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The Nose Walks Out on Its Own Show

Connecticut Public Radio | By Colin McEnroe,
Chion Wolf, Betsy Kaplan
Published August 29, 2014 at 10:45 AM EDT
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Luis Figueroa is an associate professor of history at Trinity College
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Jacques Lamarre is the Director of Communication and Special Projects at The Mark Twain House
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Susan Campbell is the author of Tempest-Tossed: The Spirit of Isabella Beecher Hooker and is the Communications & Development Director at the Partnership for Strong Communities
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What would Aristotle say about knees and seat backs? There's a device you can buy that makes it impossible for the person sitting in front of you on an airplane flight to recline. That's caused at least one fight during a mid-air flight that we know about. Is using this device going too far? Or is the lack of space in the first place the real problem?

Also, internet trolls are like death and taxes - guaranteed to exist for as long as humans do. But does that mean that we should just roll over and allow them to do whatever they like? Is it time to finally stand up to the trolls, and if we do, aren't we just as bad as they are?

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Finally, if you're watching a play - or any live performance for that matter - is it ever okay to get out of your seat (providing the person in front of you hasn't bought a device that reclines so much that you can't get out of yours) and walk out?

Here are a few other ideas we've been emailing about:

  1. The Audacity of Taupe
  2. Oh, no! Joan Rivers!
  3. There's been quite a sit over David Chase's (sort of) revelation on the end of the Sopranos
  4. The NFL: suddenly realized it doesn't punish people much for domestic abuse
  5. Katie Couric Reportedly Wondered Who Diane Sawyer ‘Blew This Time’ to Land Exclusive Interview

What have you been talking about this week? Comment below, email Colin@wnpr.org, or tweet @wnprcolin.

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Colin McEnroe
Colin McEnroe is a radio host, newspaper columnist, magazine writer, author, playwright, lecturer, moderator, college instructor and occasional singer. Colin can be reached at colin@ctpublic.org.
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Chion Wolf
Chion Wolf is the host of Audacious with Chion Wolf on Connecticut Public, spotlighting the stories of people whose experiences, professions, or conditions defy convention or are often misunderstood.
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Betsy Kaplan
Betsy started as an intern at WNPR in 2011 after earning a Master's Degree in American and Museum Studies from Trinity College. She served as the Senior Producer for 'The Colin McEnroe Show' for several years before stepping down in 2021 and returning to her previous career as a registered nurse. She still produces shows with Colin and the team when her schedule allows.
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