China is a disaster.

So… because of the recent tragedy in China - you know, the earthquake? Where’ve you been living, under a petrified pine cone for the last few months??? - the Chinese gubernment has decided to boost moral by discontinuing coverage of the NBA playoffs.

“Why?”  You might ask.

Because they’re classy.  And awesome.

I don’t usually dredge up old tragedies, but after 9/11 a large portion of Americans turned to baseball to reaffirm our belief in hope, rebuilding the future, and revitalizing our way of life.  And I’m not saying that 9/11 was equal to the earthquake, but tragedies are tragedies, and to take away something like sports, something that the country can rally behind and from which they can seek some kind of joy… well… it’s just a nightmare.

Hey kid, since your parents were killed in a car crash we’re gonna take away your favorite teddy bear because we want you to experience loss and trauma in all it’s nasty facets.

Yeah.  That’ll teach ‘em.

~ by KB on May 29, 2008.