Word: humor
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...fact that my housemates did not event think twice about displaying their sexism proves that even Harvard society is a long way from recognizing the relevancy and urgency of feminist concerns. Not long ago the popular "Amos & Andy" radio and TV shows provided millions of Americans with "humor" derived from the humiliationm of Blacks. Such "humor" was considered perfectly acceptable in mainstream American society until very recently, and it would still be acceptable today, if it were not for the "militant paranoia" of civil rights activists. Why isn't the battle against sexism, in its many forms and varying degrees...
...student who feels that law school was evenmore like The Paper Chase than she expectedis 3 L Susan E. Keller '83. "Paper Chaseaccurately captures the intense hierarchy of theclassroom in which the teacher has total power andtotal control over your self-esteem," sheexplains. "Its humor is derived from what waspainful...
More satisfactory elements of understated humor are provided by the characters of a lower-class waiter (Constantine Costes) and his lawyer son Bohun (Jon King). Assisted by good scriptwriting, they don't force humor, letting it come more naturally. And while she acts a bit juvenile at first, the author, Mrs. Clandon reaches dramatic equilibrium very quickly, playing her role with a convincing, concerned sternness. The romance between Valentine (Chris Duffy) and Gloria (Katherina Urso) is pat, and although Valentine is just one step beyond in some scenes, they manage to pull off a believable enough love affair...
...accompanying photographs give the most vivid glimpse into the past Harvard community. They reveal a sense of humor which enlivens Harvard memories. The 1885 baseball team in their odd, unmatched uniforms, and the three football players bumbling a play, reach back to days when Ivy sports were less professional. An 1871 posed photograph of the Natural History Society in suits, bowties, and hats captures two mischievous members stuffing a small alligator into a jug. Only in these pictures might a nostalgic Harvard alum finally recover a piece...
Saying that it was a good thing, Roberta Feldman '89 said she thought the protesters "are taking it too seriously. They really need a sense of humor...