Essay 409

A MultiCultClassics Monologue production…

• There’s a new drama on Broadway. A sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against a prominent female producer (pictured above). The suit charges she “made sexual overtures to one or more male… cast members” and “gratuitously grabbed the breast” of an actress. The producer can probably also be seen in off-Broadway shows at Scores Gentlemen’s Club.

• RadioShack reported its 4Q earnings dropped 62 percent. Wow, it’s amazing to discover those commercials with quirky folks babbling about their tech needs while sitting on a red chair haven’t sent sales soaring.

• USA Today reported U.S. airlines lost about 10,000 bags per day in 2005. Wow, it’s amazing to discover those airport baggage handlers are not the Rhodes Scholars they appear to be.

• A Florida gym teacher allowed students to ditch his classes in exchange for $1 bribes, allegedly netting thousands of dollars over the years. He was probably preparing himself for a collegiate career where he could expect payoffs from boosters and sports agents.

• Adam Carolla — former co-host of “The Man Show” — managed to piss off Asian advocacy groups. Carolla presented a skit on his radio show that mocked the Asian Excellence Awards in a racially-offensive manner. The gag featured a rant of “ching chong ching chong” playing throughout the segment. New York City Councilman John Liu remarked, “It makes you want to throw up. It is incredible that any radio show host can be so asinine.” This guy clearly doesn’t listen to radio in New York City.