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the little light to indicate grandstanding

“for the first time in debate history, a light will flash to alert television viewers when a candidate is obviously grandstanding or filibustering.” from the chicagoist

I don’t get it. Who’s in control of this light? What purpose does this light really serve? Wouldn’t it be distracting to the tv audience?

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Tom Saaristo
22 years ago

I have the same questions you do. Why not let the viewers [read VOTERS”> decided who’s “grandstanding” … what a stupid idea.

laura k.
laura k.
22 years ago

spudart does not like anything that flashes, especially IM icons 😛

Tom Saaristo
22 years ago

I didn’t know that about the IM icons, but I know he detests those “blinkies”, can’t say I blame him. Ick!

laura k.
laura k.
22 years ago

i have a Gilmore Girls icon for my IM window, and it changes to show the viewing time and station for the show. this is very informative, as it lets you know when you can watch the show! very functional and multi-taskative. spudart does not appreciate this advanced technology. it’s like he’s a caveman or something. it’s like he’s wrapped in furs and carrying a club around and grunting. it’s like he just discovered fire. it’s like he makes tools by banging stones together. it’s just like that.

laura k.
laura k.
22 years ago

maybe if you took the information provided and WATCHED the show, you’d appreciate the icon. that’s the whole idea. you don’t even need cable, caveman – it’s on local TV. just aim your TV antenna out the cave door for reception. have some people over from other caves to watch – it can be a party! you can serve venison and berries and fermented drink.

laura k.
laura k.
22 years ago

for a designer, you sure sound intolerant. freedom for all designs! i call for liberty!

Tom Saaristo
22 years ago

Wasn’t spudart a caveman for Halloween one year? Who’s got the pix?