Word: brainlessness
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...matters of import--Iraq, North Korea, terrorism, etc.--the world is as divided as ever. But on matters trivial, people of all colors, cultures and creeds seem to want the same thing: a brainless but catchy chorus and easy-to-learn dance moves. The Ketchup Song (Hey Hah), written and sung by three Spanish sisters known as Las Ketchup, is the latest bit of happy ephemera bringing the world closer. It has reached No. 1 in 18 countries and is taking off on U.S. radio. You will not hear a dumber song this year, but its easy Andalusian vibe...
...Russo, Welcome to Collinwood premiered at Cannes and features big-shots George Clooney and Steven Soderbergh as producers. The film chronicles the exploits of several small-time criminals in a neighborhood on Cleveland’s east side. Led by your average petty felon Cosimo (Luis Guzman), a brainless band of six rogues decides to do some safe-cracking. What actually happens when they try to pull their “Bellini,” or perfect heist, promises to provide some amusing small-time comedy with more than a bit of slapstick...
...next to a sign posted on Egyptian military fences: COMING NEAR OR TAKING PHOTOS PROHIBITED. When it came to politics and religion, topics no Egyptian can avoid, he offered mainstream opinions. His friends don't remember ever seeing him pray, and they recall his harsh words for Islamic terrorists--"brainless, irresponsible people...
...many years a Washington reporter and editor, and I always felt in Kay Graham a reassuring connection to his generation, to an older Washington, to people who had some of the seasoning of big history (depression, World War II). Of course the old Washington could be vividly brainless and fraudulent and god-awful, too. Kay Graham seemed to me a very good judge of men in power. She brought a large sense of occasion to problems like the Pentagon papers and Watergate, which were her most dangerous and finest moments...
...cost of this tax cut will come home to roost in the out-years. Government will have to borrow to spend or add new taxes to get out of the mess brought about by brainless political inertia. RAND KNOX San Rafael, Calif...