This or That 2003 03 25

Today's This-or-That:

1. Poetry or prose? - Prose, baby. I like some poetry - and no, it doesn't start with "There was a..."
2. Funky modern art or the older, "classic" variety? - I guess the "classic" variety. I mean, if a dog barfing on newspaper can be called "modern" art, I don't think I really care for it...
3. Sculptures or paintings? - I like them both. In moderation.
4. Theatre: exuberant musical or serious drama? - yes. More likely the "serious drama", but both have their place.
5. Ballet or modern dance? - ew!! Ew ew ew ew ew! No, I'm not a fan of dance of either variety, even though my wife has danced both.
6. Movies: major studio or indie? - want effects? go with Major Studio. Want it to be interesting, try indie.
7. Authors: Shakespeare or Dr. Seuss? - Yes.
8. TV: PBS or A&E? - PBS. A&E has some good stuff, but a whole lot of crap, too...
9. Music: Beethoven or Beatles? - Yes.
10. Thought-provoking question of the week: You are a contributing member of your favorite art museum, and visit on a regular basis. They announce a new, temporary special exhibit by an artist surrounded by controversy...this person's work and/or political views offend you. Do you stop supporting the museum, or just stay away during the time the exhibit is there? - Oh, please... if I had money to give to an art museum, that would not give me the right to tell them what is or is not art. I'm a geek. What do I know from art? (although I might have a word with the curator, if they display newspapers with dog barf on them...)