Behind The Plush By Chris Clark

CHRIS		Jim, I'm glad you agreed to do this interview.
JIM		I just sit around all day in my owner's room. It's not like I had a busy schedule.
CHRIS		Well, let's begin. With a new president in the white house now, some economists say our nation's economy is in for decline. What are your thoughts on this?
JIM		Um, I don't have any really. I'm just a teddy bear. I have little, if nothing, to do with the economy.
CHRIS		I see. Fascinating. So you really believe that Health Care companies will maintain any economic drop from being too devastating as a result of the baby boomer generation becoming older?
JIM		What? I just told you I had no thoughts on the matter.
CHRIS		Please, we'll discuss Health Care reform another time. We really must be moving on to our next discussion point.
JIM		Uhh... Okay.
CHRIS		Genetic research is becoming more keen every day. What moral implications with genetic intervention do you think may pose a threat to future research?
JIM		I don't know. Maybe if you asked me something more along the lines of what it's like being a teddy bear, I could give you better answers.
CHRIS		That's quite a theological standpoint! I had no idea you were such a spiritual bear. While we're on this subject, do you think the upward spiral of science and technology is having an impact on the spirituality of the people?
JIM		Where do you get these questions?
CHRIS		Look, if you don't have any thoughts just say so. You don't have to insult me.
JIM		Wait, how did I insult you?
CHRIS		Apology accepted. Now for our final question, what is your stance in the issue of financial aid for third world countries versus financial aid for our own poverty stricken portion of society and why?
JIM		Okay, I am convinced you are not listening to me now.
CHRIS		Could you elaborate on that point?
JIM		I don't think so.
CHRIS		I'm sorry, those are some pretty big words. Could you bring down your vocabulary a shade?
JIM		I think I've had enough. Would you please leave me alone?
CHRIS		Ah, I understand. I must say, you've certainly change my stance on the matter!
JIM		How did I ever agree to this interview?
CHRIS		Well thank you Jim for your insight. I wish you good luck with your future and hope to talk to you again soon.
JIM		Not bloody likely.

Well, wasn't that exciting! As we left Jim threw some pencils at my head while screaming "Stop disturbing my peaceful world with your stupidity!" I suppose that's his way of saying good bye. He even threw a picture of him on his vacation to the Grand Canyon last spring. We decided to keep it because it gave me quite the concussion!

We hope you enjoyed this interview and that you'll think of today's issues a little differently because of it. Good night!

-Chris Clark