Re: TV: Geraldo gets Extropic!
Chris Hind (chind@juno.com)
Wed, 18 Dec 1996 23:56:51 -0800
>Meme Quake!
>
>OK, lower the eyebrows. It was better than you might think. The show
>managed to convey some sound information on extropian values. Geraldo gave
>me the opportunity to tell millions of views first hand the importance of
>being responsible for one's well being.
>
>I got off to a good start when Geraldo introduced me as, "The lovely Natasha
>- bodybuilder and artist with the lovely body!"
>
>But, planted in the audience, was a medical attorney who attacked those who
>take supplements. The cynical critic tried to paint all supplement takers
>as followers of the pied piper and mindless swallowers of snake oil.
>
>I seized the opportunity to disabuse her of this notion. I explained that
>the individual can and must take responsibility for his own well being; that
>we can do our own research to find the most current and convincing
>information available. [Audience nods supportively.]
>
>Next time perhaps I'll persuade Geraldo to take a look at cryonics.
Whens it going to be on? Whens it going to be on?