11.02.2008

NPR takes Halloween Way to Seriously

This weekend, in between my copious television viewing, I've tried to listen to a little NPR. Twice, I have had to turn it off because I was totally spooked out.

First, Prairie Home Companion had a little something with a ghost. Some lady had a creepy voice and it made me fear the world. I don't even typically listen to PHC due to the aw shucks nature of the programming. I had no idea they could be spooky.

Moments ago I had to turn off This American Life because of a horrible story of a lady being attacked by a rabid raccoon. I already have a fear of squirrels/rats, after living in DC with it's aggressive squirrel/rat population. The story of a woman, her son, and husband bludgeoning a rabid raccoon to death was just too much to take.

I am looking forward to more Novembery NPR programming, about Thanksgiving and elections (although, should Gov. Palin wink her way into office, that might be scary too).

1 comment:

Laura W said...

You should be honest and tell the truth. . .Loyal Lifeasiknowit readers your lovely writer actually has a fear that the squirrels and rats will fall from trees and get into her hair.

She made it sound as if her fear was rational -- don't be fooled! Glad I could clear up this misunderstanding.