Really?

Let’s see…where to take this? Thanks, Captain Obvious! No shit, Sherlock!

I’m disappointed, sure. Not that I’m somebody who is so delusional to think that if ONLY people would READ more we wouldn’t have idiots as public officials, there would be less crime, and gosh darn it the world would just be a better place. But it has to be sort of kind of true, doesn’t it? Doesn’t it?

What I LOVE though, is the picture CNN included to accompany their coverage of the poll. How badly do you want to sidle on up next to this smoking, drinking, reading old woman and have a conversation with her? What do you think she’s reading??? I imagine it to be some really steamy trash.

And look at those three hooligans in the background. Misfits! I wish I was there to dust off the rabble and let the distinguished, sophisticated lady enjoy her fine wine and fine tobacco and fine literature in peace. And the sweater! What artistry! What fashion! If only there were more readers like HER in the world, it WOULD be a better place.

To recap,
No one reads.
Book sales are flat.
Women read more.
Southerners read more.
Liberals read more.

What about drinkers? What about smokers? What about hot old women in bars? What about awesome-sweater-wearers?

This poll is inadequate! I demand satisfaction!

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