Today this headline caught my eye. It’s on the main page of the The New York Times: <\/p>\n
Two-Inch Latino Role Models, for Good or Ill. <\/strong><\/p>\n Is it me, or is that … completely insane-sounding? <\/p>\n I love the warning note at the end: “for good or ill”. As though the editors think that everyone will read the words “two-inch Latino role models” and think: “Hmmm. That is a tough choice. Is that a good or a bad thing?” <\/p>\n Instead of realizing that most people will read those words and think: “What the hell<\/em> are you talking about?” <\/p>\n I can just the picture the concerned conversations: <\/p>\n “You know, I’m really worried about my son.” Today this headline caught my eye. It’s on the main page of the The New York Times: Two-Inch Latino Role Models, for Good or Ill. Is it me, or is that … completely insane-sounding? I love the warning note at … Continue reading
\n“Why are you worried?”
\n“Well, I’m concerned about the lack of positive role models in his life…but now he has a two-inch Latino role model…”
\n“Oh, that’s great!”
\n“I’m not sure if the two-inch role model is a good influence, though…”
\n“Yeah, I see what you’re saying…”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"