Anna Nicole Trial - Thoughts

The fact that this "trial" (and I put that in quotations, because so far it's been more like a circus) is taking place just up the road is very fitting. I've always felt like us South Floridians are more concerned with trivial things (such as this trial), than we are with important life changing events. But, this trial has opened my eyes.

All of America is just like us. The fact that a trial over Anna Nicole Smith's body is getting 24/7 TV coverage may be a little disturbing to some. I know Bill Maher had some harsh words about the news outlets that are covering this "freak show".

I'm not going to rant on about how out of touch we are with the world, and how out of touch we are with "real" news. On the contrary, I'm going to give my voice of approval to the whole thing. Sure, America is wrapped up in a trial over a drug addicted, porn star's dead body. So what? That's what makes America what it is. The rest of the world represents the mid 30's, married couple, with two kids. While the good ol' U.S.A. is just like a 7th grade school girl gossiping on the phone until 3 A.M.

But, in the end, who do you think has more fun? The 7th grade gossiper or the 35 year working in that cubicle? So, maybe we're not as messed up as the rest of the world thinks we are. Or, in fact, maybe we're just too messed up too realize it. Either way, we feel good about ourselves.