This thread suggests that a novel form of Comstockism has arisen from the dead, the "vice" that now needs to be suppressed being racial instead of sexual. Thanks to Steve and Gary for their tempering comments. DDR On Thu, Oct 15, 2020 at 1:55 PM Gary A. Galo < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > Agreed, especially if we are to avoid repeating its mistakes. > > Gary > > Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36> > > ________________________________ > From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List < > [log in to unmask]> on behalf of Steve Smolian <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 1:42:11 PM > To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [ARSCLIST] Dust yo Digital > > This message did not originate from SUNY Potsdam or one of its trusted > senders. Do not open attachments, click on links, or provide your > credentials if the source is suspicious. > > > These types of records sell well on line. I usually call them "Ethnic > Stereotypes." > > Without fuller cultural awareness, it's an easy step to feeling superior > to our forefathers. History is to be studied, not suppressed. > > My 2 mills worth. > > Steve Smolian > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List < > [log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Stewart Gooderman > Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 12:46 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: [ARSCLIST] Dust yo Digital > > Mel Brooks is probably the best descendent of George S Kaufman (with > burlesque jokes added) who wrote a great deal of satire, but even he often > went too far. > > In 1927, his satire on war, Strike Up The Band died out of town, and > didn’t become successful until three years later when his text was modified > and softened by Morrie Ryskind. And three years after that, his satire on > politics and Fascism, Let ‘Em Eat Cake was a bomb, hitting so close to home > that it made people extremely uncomfortable and failed miserably. > > DrG > > > > On Oct 15, 2020, at 8:37 AM, Gary A. Galo < > [log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > > Right, and Mel Brooks poked fun at himself, as well as everyone else. > > > > Best, > > Gary > -- 1006 Langer Way Delray Beach, FL 33483 561.265.2976