Good idea, well executed. This piece makes us rethink assumptions about what makes a good job. The producer is generous to leave in his question about whether it bothers the garbage man that others have a negative image of the job. It's something the listener really wants to know, but might be afraid to ask. The gentleman's answer is terrific - those health benefits would be worth a lot to most of us!
What a great idea! Who doesn't want to hear the inner musings of the much maligned meter maid? But I felt myself wanting more. I would have liked to see a different side of her - to know about her home life, her hobbies, family, etc. To know what makes a ticket writer tick, what makes her human. It might make us think twice before lashing out the next time we see paper fluttering from our windshields.
Comments by Julie Donnelly
Comment for "Garbage Man-Short Version"
Julie Donnelly
Posted on December 27, 2003 at 06:42 AM | Permalink
Review of Garbage Man
Good idea, well executed. This piece makes us rethink assumptions about what makes a good job. The producer is generous to leave in his question about whether it bothers the garbage man that others have a negative image of the job. It's something the listener really wants to know, but might be afraid to ask. The gentleman's answer is terrific - those health benefits would be worth a lot to most of us!
Comment for "Parking Ticket Writer-Short Version"
Julie Donnelly
Posted on December 27, 2003 at 06:47 AM | Permalink
Review of Parking Ticket Writer
What a great idea! Who doesn't want to hear the inner musings of the much maligned meter maid? But I felt myself wanting more. I would have liked to see a different side of her - to know about her home life, her hobbies, family, etc. To know what makes a ticket writer tick, what makes her human. It might make us think twice before lashing out the next time we see paper fluttering from our windshields.