Tag Archives: George Saunders

Shut Up: Ring Lardner Explained

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Campaign Outsider

From the first time I read a Ring Lardner short story (“Haircut,” I believe, like a billion other American high schoolers), I’ve been a huge fan of his work. So much so that back in the ’70s and ’80s I … Continue reading →

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“Your Baby Can Read”? George Saunders Went One Better With I CAN SPEAK™

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

From yesterday’s Boston Globe editorial page: ‘Your Baby Can Read’: No, he can’t One of the more absurd claims in consumer product history — the notion that a baby as young as three months old can be taught to read … Continue reading →

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Sony Is The Resident Evil In Movie Trailer

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

From the Sneak ADtack! Product Placement Patrol Jon Bershad of Mediaite is in high dudgeon over a new Resident Evil trailer that takes product placement to new lows. Worst Product Placement Ever?: The New Resident Evil Trailer Is Basically Just A Sony Ad In the age of … Continue reading →

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The Land of Doritos, Which Is Not In Mexico, Exactly . . .

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Campaign Outsider

From today’s New York Times obituary section: Arch West, Who Helped Create Doritos Corn Chips, Is Dead at 97 That reminded the hardworking staff of the George Saunders short story In Persuasion Nation, in which the Land of Doritos “is … Continue reading →

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