Al Fayed’s Jacko in London
My sympathies don’t ordinarily veer towards billionaire, celebrity business moguls. That being said, I did feel a twinge of compassion this week for Mohamed Al Fayed, the Egyptian former owner of Harrods. Mr. Al Fayed had a good share of vitriol heaped upon his head following the April 3 unveiling of a Michael Jackson statue at the London football stadium he owns. Hmm, yes… the incongruity of a super-sized replica of Jacko– best known for his love of Peter Pan and... Read More
Royal Wedding Blues
Stories about the impending Royal Wedding are sprouting up all over the U.S. media. From speculations about the bride’s weight to Prince Williams’ receding hairline, we’ve heard it all. There was even a report about an exclusive Will and Kate Pez dispenser. But some of us cringe at idealized, over-romanticized media portrayals of the British Royal Family. There is little criticism of the monarchy as an archaic, elite system, and few reporters question the appropriateness... Read More
