In 24 hours, UConn freshman Luke Gatti became a viral video sensation. By now, millions have turned on their computers to watch the apparently-intoxicated 19-year-old taunting and shoving a UConn food court manger. Over what? Mac 'n cheese, of course.
This hour, we talk about Gatti and his viral appeal. We also find out why Patrick Kennedy's new memoir is generating so much controversy.
And later: To dumb down, or not to dumb down? When it comes to translating Shakespeare, that is the question.
GUESTS:
- Irene Papoulis - Lecturer in the Allan K. Smith Center for Writing and Rhetoric at Trinity College
- Patty McQueen - Communications strategist for Communication Strategies
- Frank Rizzo - Covers the Connecticut arts and pop culture scene for The Hartford Courant
MUSIC:
- "Mac and Cheese"by Mary Prankster.
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Colin McEnroe and Chion Wolf contributed to this show.
