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And Then They Came for My Liver

By Sari Friedman on July 30, 2018

“Immerse!” I order.

You have two Rita Immersions remaining,” replies my console.

“I know.”

“Your Netflix Immersion Service is at risk of interruption if you don’t make a payment today. If you’ve already paid to renew, this notification may be ignored.”

Twisty sensation inside me. Scrim of sweat on my skin.

“I just want to immerse.”

“Into which series?”

“Rita.”

Unpleasant prickling from the needle tips. Creepiness from the dampening sensi-pads. Then my awareness drifts from my dust-laden breathing mask and all the rest of it.

“Before you’re fully immersed I must remind you that your Netflix Service is at risk of interruption if you don’t make a payment today. If you have already paid to renew, this notification may be ignored. Your inbox also contains bills for water, air, electricity, health maintenance and rent on the space your body will occupy if you remain in Warehouse 23CX459 for another month.”

I Watch Boston Public and I’m Ashamed

By Dan Geddes on March 7, 2001

Our society should consider TV watching to be a guilty pleasure, but it really doesn’t. Although educators bemoan the TV time spent by our children,…



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