Bartenders and film editors

Late last night I had a very inspiring conversation with a colleague, after which I excitedly wrote down a note to myself. I was sure this would be a wonderful subject for a blog post.

When I looked at the note sometime later, I saw that it simply said “Bartender == Film Editor”. That’s it, just three words and an equals sign.

I’ve tried to reconstruct in my mind what this could possibly have meant. I vaguely recall that it had something to do with the way a good bartender can seem to read peoples’ minds. A talented and perceptive bartender can tell whether you are happy or blue, and knows at a glance whether you are in need of a stiff drink or just someone to talk to.

Presumably, at the time, I saw how all of this tied together with the art of film editing. But I must admit, the connection now eludes me entirely.

And so, alas, the brilliant and pithy hypothetical blog post I might have written on the subject is not to be. I shall not be expounding today on the subtle yet powerful connection between the talents of bartenders and the talents of film editors.

Yet all is not lost. For it seems that I have indeed found a topic for today’s post.

2 thoughts on “Bartenders and film editors”

  1. In much the same way that a film editor’s job causes a film to contain much less footage than was originally shot, a bartender’s job may cause your brain to contain far fewer memories than you originally experienced.

  2. That is a very plausible explanation.

    I wish I could substantiate that theory. Alas, it is possible that the bartender last night edited my memory of the conversation. 🙂

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