I enjoyed binging on Upload<\/i>, created by Greg Daniels, who had previously created The Office<\/i>. I found it to be a very clever and knowing satire.<\/p>\n
In my mind, it was sort of asking the question: What if heaven were run by incompetent humans, all working for a really bad corporation? What results is a hilariously dark (very dark) comedy.<\/p>\n
But now I wonder whether Upload<\/i> is already out of date. I am still reeling from the image of a certain person sanctimoniously holding up a bible in front of a church. Just out of frame, we know that many peaceful protesters were attacked by tear gas to enable that silly photo-op.<\/p>\n
Has reality finally surpassed The Office<\/i> in absurdity? Is there some way we can all get out of this particular reality show?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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