Friday, October 1, 2010

Political debate mocks itself and a Nate Robinson video tangent

I can't get this video on the front page, so you gotta hit Read More to see it



In case you're not sure, from left to right: Russell Westbrook, Andre Iguodala, Josh Smith



And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how you succeed in political debate today. Notice the leading mention of substantial income loss to suggest expected emotion and, more importantly, to frame the debate for the viewer. Notice the numerous mentions of theme to insure that "HALF THEIR INCOME" is what viewers will remember. Notice the deft cut-off as Iguodala begins to offer an unexpectedly thoughtful opposing argument, complete with a return to theme. Well played, Mr. "Interviewer."

For what could have been said were Iguodala and co. interviewing an unprepared Rick Santorum (host, not interviewer), check this out.

On a lighter note, Nate Robinson is probably a really, really fun guy (those shoes are Shaq's by the way)



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