The Idea of Progress » huey lewis http://www.theideaofprogress.com We are what we pretend to be Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:59:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 A short, timely play in one act http://www.theideaofprogress.com/2008/02/19/a-short-timely-play-in-one-act/ http://www.theideaofprogress.com/2008/02/19/a-short-timely-play-in-one-act/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:27:00 +0000 The Idea of Progress http://www.theideaofprogress.com/?p=372
A darkened restaurant. The tables are lit by lights that hang directly overhead, casting their light downward, leaving vast pools of darkness between the islands of light.

At one such table are two men. One is older, grizzled, and wearing a military uniform. The other is far younger, much more handsome, who speaks and moves with great authority.

The younger man produces a cigar. The older man lights it for him deferentially.

YOUNGER MAN: Thank you, Raul. Now, what is it you’ve asked me here to discuss?

OLDER MAN (RAUL): I appreciate the great Idea of Progress gracing me with his presence. (the younger man, tIoP, waves off the compliment). I have a problem, Señor, and you are the only one I know who is brave enough to solve it for me.

TIOP: What is it Raul? I don’t have all day. McGone is holed up in the International House of Blogcakes, and I’ve heard he’s taken Grant Miller and Laaw-yur hostage. I need to pop over there and fix their problems, too, so I don’t have all night.

RAUL: I’ll get right to the point, then, Señor. My older brother–

TIOP: Uh, Fidel, right?

RAUL: -Yes, Fidel– My older brother Fidel has decided to retire as Comandante en Jefe, and he wants me to take his place.

TIOP(puffs cigar) So what’s the problem, then?

RAUL: I am afraid, Señor. I do not believe that I will be able to lead my people. They need a true hero, a great man, not a man who has only succeeded through nepotism. In short, I would like for you to rule Cuba.

TIOP (yawns) Raul, what makes you think I have time for such diversions? Have you considered that I might be busy getting drunk?

RAUL: But Señor, you must! My people will suffer under less of a man!

TIOP: (standing Listen, buddy. I’ve got plans, see? I don’t have the time to run your little banana republic. I’ve got big things in the works. I still need to finish reading the new issue of the New Yorker. I want to go out for dinner with some friends. I’ve got naps to take. No thank you.

RAUL: (grabs the hem of tIoP’s immaculately tailored Saville Row suit) Please don’t make me do this on my own! What could I offer you to entice you?

TIOP: (thinks)I’d like my blog to be ranked first on Google when you search for it.

RAUL: But Señor, I cannot! El Google is impossible to convince!

TIOP: Um…how about one of those new Tesla Motorcars?

RAUL: All of our cars are from before the embargo. I cannot offer you anything manufactured after the early 1960s.

TIOP: Well…are the girls in Cuba pretty?

RAUL: The most beautiful in the world!

TIOP: (considers this, but shakes his head) Listen, I’m not your guy. I’ve just got too much on my plate at the moment. But I know just the fellow to take care of you guys. A strong leader, with a dynamic voice and a guest appearance in Back to the Future.

RAUL: (in awe) You don’t mean–

TIOP: Yes, yes I do.

RAUL: (shakes tIoP’s hand) Señor, the people of Cuba will never be able to thank you enough.

TIOP: It’s cool, baby. ¡Viva Los News Revolución!

RAUL: ¡Viva Los News Revolución!

End Scene

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As you are all doubtlessly aware, we are in the midst of a New Year. The Chinese may consider it the year of the Rat, but is actually the Year of Huey Lewis and the News.

In order to allow others to fully appreciate this extremely important event, I have created a website. Please visit Lewis/News08.com to laugh, to cry, to learn. And maybe even to contribute (I’m looking for contributors).

I’ve been aided in my mission, this Revolution, by Monica, but I need your help as well.

Join the Revolution! In 2008, Huey Lewis IS the News!

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As 2007 is waning, we are left wondering: What will the trend of 2008 be? Who will be the new Don’t Tase Me, Bro? What will be the next musical trend? Who will be our new hero for the year?

You have come to the Idea of Progress for such answers, and the Idea of Progress will deliver.

2008 will be the year of Huey Lewis and the News.

Workin For a Livin.

I Think I Need a New Drug.

The Power of Love.

And the Official Theme Song of 2008:

It’s Hip to Be Square.

If you don’t believe me, I’m sure you can take the word of Patrick Bateman from American Pyscho on why even he, a serial killer, is a Huey Lewis fan:

For more information on how to make 2008 your Year of Huey Lewis and the News, please visit lewisnews08.com or for those of you on Facebook, please visit Huey Lewis is a Golden God.

And if you need any further reasons, please check out what Johnny Yen discovered about Huey Lewis’s news.

Enjoy a little Power of Love to brighten your day (the extended Back to the Future video starring Doc Brown!).

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