Lives of Others
I want to see what people carry in their pockets. I
want to see everything they want to be able to do by
putting their hands into that little receptacle
behind their asses and pulling out their favorite
wonder device.
I want to see what people are wearing these days. If everything they wear is designed with just functionality in mind. I am particularly curious to see how they are putting that small inside pocket in their jeans to use.
I want to see the interiors of people’s houses. I am particularly curious about the extra functionality that their expensive grandfather clock offers. Those pretty boxes that hold their jewels. Those paintings that adorn their walls.
Those porcelain vases that hold their flowers. Those chest-cum-coffee tables that store their ill-gotten gains. Those cosy leather couches with recliners. Those magical lamps and chandeliers that do more than light their living rooms. Those media consoles with those entertainment devices - are they keeping them entertained well?... and functionally?
I want to see where people are eating these days. Do they fill up on those hors d'ouerves, amuse bouches and mezes in high-end Tapas Bars because it is convenient?
I want to open their fridges and see what they've been snacking on. Those carefully picked wines and cheeses from speciality stores, those matsutake mushrooms, snail eggs and luxury pizzas, those organic veggies and fruits, those truffles and ice creams... do they only serve to fill their stomach?
I want to know why they think the ipad is a futile purchase!
I want to see what people are wearing these days. If everything they wear is designed with just functionality in mind. I am particularly curious to see how they are putting that small inside pocket in their jeans to use.
I want to see the interiors of people’s houses. I am particularly curious about the extra functionality that their expensive grandfather clock offers. Those pretty boxes that hold their jewels. Those paintings that adorn their walls.
Those porcelain vases that hold their flowers. Those chest-cum-coffee tables that store their ill-gotten gains. Those cosy leather couches with recliners. Those magical lamps and chandeliers that do more than light their living rooms. Those media consoles with those entertainment devices - are they keeping them entertained well?... and functionally?
I want to see where people are eating these days. Do they fill up on those hors d'ouerves, amuse bouches and mezes in high-end Tapas Bars because it is convenient?
I want to open their fridges and see what they've been snacking on. Those carefully picked wines and cheeses from speciality stores, those matsutake mushrooms, snail eggs and luxury pizzas, those organic veggies and fruits, those truffles and ice creams... do they only serve to fill their stomach?
I want to know why they think the ipad is a futile purchase!


