Worldly Fascinations

When the World Karate Tournament was hosted in Canada this past fall, there was a multicultural performance that included First Nation dancers in traditional garb.

The German karate team was very fascinated with the First Nation outfits and had their photos taken with the dancers. Many Canadians certainly would never show that same level of appreciation or interest.

Germans are interested in our "cowboy and Indian" history. I guess they have interests that extend beyond David Hasselhoff.

Insensitive

This month, both CSI NY and CSI Miami had real-life dead bodies turn up on set. Very odd coincidences.

Someone commented to me that this sort of coincidence was kind of cool.

Really? Have we been desensitized that much to think a real dead body turning up on the set of a TV murder-mystery type show is cool?

I think so.

Yep. I know it's sad.

And can anyone believe that we have three successful CSI shows on TV? Really, the shows are that popular? I guess Americans love David Caruso's melodrama as much as Germans love David Hasselhoff.

Every country needs their own David to love.