Sunday Screening

Elizabeth Edwards has an excellent op-ed in the NYT today, arguing quite correctly that the media has totally shirked its responsibility to focus the 2008 race on, you know, things that matter. It's the same kind of criticism that the political blogosphere (which Mrs. Edwards frequents) has been putting forward for years. I have no quarrel with her argument; I do, however take issue with the title. "Bowling 1, Health Care 0" this column is called. And that, friends, is a grave injustice to the great and noble American pastime we call bowling.

You heard the chorus: don't know anyone who doesn't love bowling. Everyone loves bowling! It's even fascinating to watch:

(If you actually had the patience to sit through all four minutes of that without skipping any, let me know and I'll send you a prize.)

Even robots love bowling:

OK, now, I admit that an enormous 20-foot robot that can bowl with perfect accuracy is pretty cool. However: who paid for this? What purpose does it serve? WHY?

I am going to go ponder that. Everyone else, enjoy the rest of your weekend and the upcoming LAST WEEK OF CLASSES; this is an open thread.