#31 iPod, Do You?

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Today at the store, I saw a small set of speakers and thought, “My iPod would probably really like those.” So I bought them and found out I was right. My iPod really did like them.

Readers who are in the mental health field are probably thumbing through their diagnostic manuals trying to put a name to my disorder. Don’t bother. I’m not sick. I’m just a perfectly normal human being who is owned by a perfectly normal iPod.

When you buy an iPod, you aren’t merely buying a few bucks worth of electronic gear packed into a stylish case with mystifyingly minimalist controls. You’re joining a whole new culture. A unique culture of individuals, made up millions of people just like you. A culture that entices you to spend even more money to buy even more things because your iPod wants it that way.

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In this episode I make a joke about Meatloaf performing opera. There’s actually more than a little truth to this. Jim Steinman who wrote much of Meatloaf’s music has a very operatic style and has actually composed some rock operas.

If you want a different take on “rock opera” check out the astounding East Village Opera Company.

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