By Keith Walsh
We live in an age where many of the important questions have already been answered. Is there life on Mars? Probably. Is humanity capable of governing itself? Well, sort of. Yet there is one important question, the answer to which, has eluded philosophers since time immemorial– until now. This question: can real life cartoon characters love actual fictional cartoon characters? After speaking to Gilles Snowcat, who is the flesh and blood embodiment of a cartoon and the author of many albums and the book “The Rock Star Paradox,”I have determined the answer is in the affirmative.
I’ve concluded this by scientifically evaluating Gilles’ response to the question, “while growing up in various locals around Europe and Asia (including Paris, Brussels, Tokyo and Hanoi) what effect did Disney films, television programs and other media have on you?”
Gilles responded: “Without any surprise, my favorite is the Aristocats, with cats and jazz.” Yet this feline musical prodigy is also a fan of the most recent Disney fare, as it turns out. “Mary Poppins is a great movie,” he says, “and the sequel (just released last year) is surprisingly good. I still have good memories of old, very old Disney movies or animations. I just don’t like the 90s Disney, which for me lacks magic. “
And of course, with his cosmopolitan upbringing and education, Snowcat can’t help but put a sociological spin on all of this. “Disney has a huge impact in Europe,” he says, “and reveals a very European paradox: those who hate Disney for being the symbol of capitalism, one day they have kids, and the kids pressure them to buy some Disney DVD’s, and they oblige and finally watch with the kids, and love it. And feel bad for loving it. 🙂 “
Very well said. Stay tuned for the latest masterpiece by Gilles Snowcat, a work in progress being recorded in Brussels and Paris, and to be released later in 2019.
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