Slab's Danish

It's reassuring to know that with all the heated concern of terrorism, prejudice and other such fun subjects, that we (and our media) have managed to keep our priorities straight when it comes to the subjects of headlines and the bestowment of the ever-creating-and-destroying spotlight.

On another, completely different note (you may already be able to tell where this is going), this past week, seated in the hotseat of Larry King Live with her picture plastered all over the frontpage of CNN.com was none other than the (supposedly) reformed Ms. Paris Hilton, heiress, socialite-extraordinaire and a human phenomenon (in that she is able to become fiercely intoxicated with simply one beverage down her plastic gullet).

All during the time of her confinement, Ms. Hilton claims she did a great deal of soul searching, finding within herself the power and determination to change. Hell, she even found religion - citing her favorite bible verse as "I don't have a favorite, but...". But what purpose does all this serve? It is to show the American public that anyone can be imprisoned (for a few weeks), disciplined with the firm hand of the court system (without being temporarily released for claustrophobia" or eating problems), and become a decent human being -- Hilton is a stellar example, there is simply no doubt about it.

Of course, only time will tell as to the effects of the "hard time" that Ms. Hilton has served will have the proposed impact on her already flawless lifestyle (she claimed that she was neither a user of alcohol, nor of drugs), but I have a good feeling about this brilliant young woman, the future entrepreneur and representative of the up-and-coming young and wealthy. Not only has she taken steps to reveal her "true self" to the public (among other things, of course), she's providing a great service to both our children and an archetype for other heirs/heiresses to follow.

As for predictions of her following behvior: She'll probably get an award. And then author another book (about her taxing adventure in the "big house"). And then release another CD (a la gangster rap/"you don't know me"). And then finally return to her native "hood" with a special "Simple Life" featuring "inmates" played by Britney and Lindsay. It's going to be a good year for entertainment - both intended and not.