the so-so gatsby

Am I missing something "deep" in "The Great Gatsby"?

If so, I would like to be notified. Considering that I went out and bought the book under the assumption that it was some great piece of literature, when I brought it home and found out that it read like a Level 3 Reading Rainbow story I was slightly dissappointed.

Now I am sure that it is quite possible that I am missing something in it. I'm probably going to get some comment from someone explaining to me why I am a complete idiot, and then they will lay out every part of the book that had a "deeper meaning". Quite frankly though, I'm currently finding the book to be a better coaster for my tea.

On a completely different topic, I am finding my giant novelty martini glass to not be giant enough to drown sorrows in. Therefore, I have created some sketches of a "Martini Fountain" made up of three martini glasses and a crazy straw.

"You're Beautiful" - James Blunt

Worst song ever.

The only thing that annoys me more then hearing that crappy song on the radio, is hearing that SAME SONG on THREE different stations on the radio at the same time.

Fucktastic.

Why is this song on three different stations? Actually, why is this song on any station? Am I the only person who can't understand a flipping thing this guy is singing besides the line "you're beautiful"? All I hear are a bunch of mumbly noises. Worthless.

For those of you who *gasp* have never heard this song before, I'll give you a brief description of Mr. Blunts' distinct "sound":

Think of the sounds a drunk guy would make if you kicked him in the groin and then blew dust into his eyes while he lay on the ground making crying sniffle noises.

Yeah, that's about what it sounds like.

I would prefer not to listen to shit on the radio. Thank you.