I've read two books in the last couple of months that have something in common. Although they have been written several decades apart, and by different authors, they both take aspects of modern western society and show how ridiculous they really are. Especially "That Other Eden" by Ben Elton, as it's set in the future, where all of these traits or roles or rules have been exaggerated as time has gone on. The other book is by Kurt Vonnegut, I can't remember the title. I guess they're entertaining, cos they make me smile and want to keep reading. But they're also depressing, partly cos they make so much of life seem quite pointless, and because the books are just so... well, cynical, and it gets a bit much after a while. Upon reflection, it's quite similar to Seinfeld. Someone picking up on some rule or tradition in society, and pointing out how stupid it is. Only in Seinfeld it usually seems hilarous and not really depressing at all, I guess they choose the points and the way they're presented carefully :)

I discovered a tiny shop on one of the streets off of Rundle Street, called The Chocolate Bean, or something. And you know what they DON'T sell? Chocolate-coated coffee beans! Jeez, seriously guys.... and they didn't even sell that much chocolate. Disappointing, I'm afraid! Mind you, I do feel tempted to open a chocolate shop of my own somedays. I'm passionate about the product, I like smiling and chatting with people, and I would definitely stock chocolate-coated coffee beans!