To address my fellow blogger, what “other adults like to occasionally indulge in” is their business. Don’t make it everyone else’s. Critical thinking without freedom of choice isn’t really critical thinking, is it? By the way, I was unaware that referencing Proust makes something literate.

But here’s my thoughts on the matter: This is another reason why universities ought to be more selective during their application process. I mean, come on, you’re in college and you think “Fun Home” is pornographic? You’re in college–you’re obviously an adult. You do realize that other adults like to occasionally indulge in sexual acts–some times with members of their own sex! Shocking!

Hm. Done venting.

I just read “Fun Home” about two weeks ago. I thought it was brilliant. I’ve recommended it to everyone I know–especially the “I don’t like comics, I only read serious literature” types–because it bridges the gap between comics and literature. Which is the main reason I think it’s good for a college level class. Reading “Fun Home” involves a higher level of critical thinking. It’s something that’s supposed to make you think. I mean, “Fun Home” references Proust! Proust! How much more literate can you get? (and no, I am not middle aged yet, but I have accepted that I’m never going to actually read “Remembrance of Things Past”. However, one day, I will read and comprehend “Finnegan’s Wake”.)

Anyway, my point is that “Fun Home” is not pornographic in the sense of “Debbie does Dallas” or “Ilsa: She-Something of the SS”. It’s pornographic in the way that Mozart was. That J.D. Salinger was. That James Joyce was.

Essentially, it’s pornographic because small minded people can’t think outside their own small clusterfuck values and realize that there are other people on this earth that have different perspectives than them.

And me? I guess I always thought that learning critical thinking was what going to college was for.