Ever since author Michael Pollan summarized his philosophy on food in a tidy, seven word statement, I've noticed other people trying to do the same with their field of expertise. Financial advice, sports analysis, relationship wisdom-- it's become annoying and creates pressure because there's this false belief that if something can't be encapsulated in micro-prose, it's somehow less valid.
So now, not only do I need to be a subject matter expert, but I also need to be able to write a haiku?! Are you shitting me? Seriously?!
Sometimes you need more than seven words. Ever tried summing up bomb disposal techniques in 7 words? "Cut the red wire. No, wait--! Blue!"
The end results are not pretty. Just ask George Carlin.
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