2081: Everyone Is Finally Equal

DEATHPIGGIE · I'm fat and nobody likes me

2081: Everyone Is Finally Equal

DEATHPIGGIE · I'm fat and nobody likes me

Jason · Only in cartoons

It looks like it could be good.

DEATHPIGGIE · I'm fat and nobody likes me

At least thematically it seems like it will be good.

Jason · Only in cartoons

Well it is based on a story by Kurt Vonnegut.

DEATHPIGGIE · I'm fat and nobody likes me

I know little about him. I just read the short story.

Jason · Only in cartoons

You don't know much about Kurt Vonnegut?

Kurt Vonnegut is one of the best authors of the 20th century, and I think one of the best in the English language.

DEATHPIGGIE · I'm fat and nobody likes me

I never read anything by him. There are other big authors in history I have not read, such as Hemingway.

Jason · Only in cartoons

I cannot recommend Cat's Cradle more highly. It's one of my favorite books.

DEATHPIGGIE · I'm fat and nobody likes me

I like science fiction, but it has to be done just right.

Jason · Only in cartoons

It's much more satire than science-fiction.

DEATHPIGGIE · I'm fat and nobody likes me

A satire of?

Jason · Only in cartoons

Post WWII society and the human condition?

DEATHPIGGIE · I'm fat and nobody likes me

Communist paranoia? STuff like that?

Jason · Only in cartoons

Cat's Cradle explores the meaning of life, and the absurdity/need for religion.

KaCee J · Resident Miaow

I read Harrison Bergeron forever ago. Can't wait to see that! :)

Pizza · Sheriff of Paddy's

Kurt Vonnegut is my hero.

DEATHPIGGIE · I'm fat and nobody likes me

PIZZA HAS NO HEROES.