I started listening to National Public Radio when I was at the University in Ann Arbor, and I got a job in Detroit forcing a 40 mile commute, each way, everyday. I feasted on the substantial content to keep my mind occupied, and I appreciated the thoughtful turn of phrase offered. They seemed to care about their subjects, and committed a decent amount of time to stories.
The habit of listening to NPR has continued for more than twenty years. I’ve learned the cadence and humor of all the newscasters, and grown fond of all of them. It’s just a bit like sitting in a room with people I like, so comfortable am I with the sound of their voices.
In the year 2000, they played a story in honor of the 60th anniversary of Bugs Bunny. I was tickled because, being a child at heart, I love Bugs Bunny cartoons (well, to be exact, I love those created by Robert McKimson during the 1950s). There was something I didn’t quite like about their filmography of Bugs. And for the first time in my life, I was moved to take action.
If you have two minutes to spare, and a Real Media player installed, you can listen to the filmography here.
Then, if you have three more minutes, you can listen to my response to their story.
And that, ladies and gentleman, may be the closest I ever get to fame and fortune.