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Thursday, January 8, 2009

Artsy Lars vs. OCT

Posted by Alison Hallett on Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 1:53 PM

This post from Culture Shock tickled me right to my liberal, theater-loving core:

This morning, I received an insider tip that conservative commentator Lars Larson was preparing to skewer Stan Foote, Artistic Director of Oregon Children’s Theatre (OCT), on his KXL radio show. Mr. Larson’s staff had apparently spotted an incendiary OCT press release about its upcoming show, Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type, which included the following teaser: "The book is widely used and supported by unions as it promotes their message of organizing, empowerment, and solidarity. Lawyers of labor and employment law also recommend this book."

Now if you’ve ever listened to Larson’s radio show, you'll know that he has a beef (no pun intended...yes it was) with labor unions, particularly now that union workers have single-handedly destroyed the American auto industry. (Also, he doesn't like the illegal immigrants so much). So you can imagine his consternation upon learning that the region’s flagship theater for young audiences was propagandizing for the union cause.

Yes! On a dreary Thursday, it's just... it's like a gift. As far as I can tell, only members of "Team Lars" have access to the podcast, but the full Culture Shock post is worth reading.

 

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If there is a cunt in this world, it is Lars Larson.
Posted by Vodo on January 8, 2009 at 5:59 PM · Report
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People still listen to this blowhard?
Posted by Beer Batter on January 9, 2009 at 12:37 PM · Report
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I'm pleased to note that if you Google the phrase "Lars Larson is a cheap little punk", the only thing you'll find is a blog post of mine.
Posted by rich bachelor on January 10, 2009 at 6:17 PM · Report

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