This light-hearted and charming piece explores the seemingly bizarre habits of various collectors. A few such habits are hillarious in a fascinatingly morbid way, such as one woman's collection of naked barbies that she dismembers and assorts into wreaths. Although the story is unlikely to inspire listeners to display dolls' body parts on their doors, it portrays its subjects' quirks as more endearing than disturbing.
At 6:30, the piece is perhaps a bit lengthy, but the ingenious editing makes it speed along. The jazz music also helps to keep the pace upbeat, adds interest and creates a flow between the speakers without distracting from the content. Additionally, the subject has a wide audience because most people have some experience with eccentric collectors. Listening to this account reminded me of a couple I once stayed with who collected pig memorobilia -- we counted 300 pigs in the kitchen alone! I would love to hear this aired between a couple of classical songs or rather dry stories. Its unique character and flair would definitely enliven a broadcast.
Review of Naked Barbies and Deflated Basketballs: A look inside the world of collectors
Lauren Capp
Posted on June 01, 2004 at 01:26 PM
This light-hearted and charming piece explores the seemingly bizarre habits of various collectors. A few such habits are hillarious in a fascinatingly morbid way, such as one woman's collection of naked barbies that she dismembers and assorts into wreaths. Although the story is unlikely to inspire listeners to display dolls' body parts on their doors, it portrays its subjects' quirks as more endearing than disturbing.
At 6:30, the piece is perhaps a bit lengthy, but the ingenious editing makes it speed along. The jazz music also helps to keep the pace upbeat, adds interest and creates a flow between the speakers without distracting from the content. Additionally, the subject has a wide audience because most people have some experience with eccentric collectors. Listening to this account reminded me of a couple I once stayed with who collected pig memorobilia -- we counted 300 pigs in the kitchen alone! I would love to hear this aired between a couple of classical songs or rather dry stories. Its unique character and flair would definitely enliven a broadcast.