Monday, September 6, 2010

Arthur Kade Profile

I think it really shows how well written an article is when the writer is able to make an interesting story out of a normally uninteresting story. I had never heard of Arthur Kade before, and probably for good reason. He's trying to be an actor but has never really landed any decent roles; basically he's known only for his blog and for being a "douchebag". I discovered that as I read the article though, that i became more and more interested in the person that is Arthur Kade. I believe Dan Lee did a fantastic job of portraying who Kade is and what he's all about. I particularly enjoyed how Lee incorporated actual comments on Kade's blog calling him such things as a "fucking idiot" and "the worst human being on the planet." It's comments like these that show how ordinary people perceive Kade and how he couldn't care less. However, Lee makes sure to not completely drown the article in hate towards Kade. For instance, when he finally introduces the reader to Kade's background, it's actually a more heartfelt turn towards Kade's family. There's also a sort of duel feeling towards Kade when you realize that he may be seen as a jerk, but at the same time he is pursuing a dream of his which is, in a sense, very noble. After reading the article though, I made sure to check out Kade's blog to see why people do think of him in such a way. I'd say they're mostly correct.

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