The Wire of Capitalism
2006-Dec-5 by Laughcalvin
Many viewers and critics consider HBO's The Wire to be the best show on television. Here's Writer/Creator David Simon talking with Slate:
Slate: If you had to sum up what The Wire is about, what would it be?
Simon: Thematically, it's about the very simple idea that, in this Postmodern world of ours, human beings—all of us—are worth less. We're worth less every day, despite the fact that some of us are achieving more and more. It's the triumph of capitalism.
Slate: How so?
Simon: Whether you're a corner boy in West Baltimore, or a cop who knows his beat, or an Eastern European brought here for sex, your life is worth less. It's the triumph of capitalism over human value. This country has embraced the idea that this is a viable domestic policy. It is. It's viable for the few. But I don't live in Westwood, L.A., or on the Upper West Side of New York. I live in Baltimore.
That's why it's the best show on TV.
2006-Dec-5 - man- that guy's a cynic Posted by Anonymous
hey- i just got HBO for the first time in my life (guess i've finally "made it") and it definitely is my favorite part about the channel thus far.
but- wow- yeah, i realize that in this world, this country of ours it's every man for himself, but that's not always the case. there are those out there (i'm not really one of them i admit) that live for others. not many, but a few. if it weren't for the mother theresa's of the world, or kids in the peace corps, or volunteers at the animal shelter, my outlook might be as bleak too.
still, that bleakness is truth for a lot of people, which makes the show so good.
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2006-Dec-6 - Cool insight Anon
Posted by BlogMaster
That's about the best post I have read in awhile on HIT. Good voice. Care to write for this rag??
JB
