I ordered a bunch of stuff online last week... and most of them happened to come to my house today! Love it when stuff like that happens. Now I have my new Logitech MX-518 mouse, new keyboard wrist rest, new fountain pen... and a few other new pieces of crap. E-bay rocks.

    Anyways, on a totally unrelated topic... I've been thinking about South Park, and how long it's been on television now. I wouldn't go as far as calling it a phenomenon, but it's definitely made a significant impact on television. I know the humor was initially seen as a little too gross and racy when it first came out, but now it seems to be considered the norm nowadays. It's funny how that happens. What's so surprising is how the humor on the show has been able to remain consistent for so many years; it's still as witty, if not wittier, and intelligent as the day it first came out. In fact, I think it's evolved significantly since its syndication, and has become more than simple entertainment; it also acts as a critique on American society and the absurdities that exist within our nation. Although South Park makes a lot of bold and controversial statements, it manages to avoid the trap of becoming elitist in its views, by refusing to take a particular stance in any subject. Instead, it just bashes on everyone.

     I think South Park is one of the smartest shows to come out in our generation, and I really hope it remains on the air for a long time to come. It does a good job of exposing the flaws in thinking that are often expressed in the media and within the broader social consciousness. Trey Parker, you are my god, LOL.