Comedy often exploits stereotypes to get a laugh. However, the class most skewered in this interview parody: bankers and other members of the “financial community,” richly deserve the attention. Watching the video all the way to the end provides some deep insight.
Although “markets” predominate in “Mr. Parr’s” discussion, his markets do not qualify as free. Free markets do not guarantee success, but “central bankers” tend to rescue other bankers.
Although this video isn’t directly featured in the latest Ender’s Review, one can find it linked from an included essay. It also relates to other themes which run through the issue.




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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackThat is bloody brilliant! Thanks for posting it here.
I return the compliment on your piece today about the Liberty Dollar. Another closely related but not identical skit by the same two guys also hits the spot.
Hey Tom -
Great video.
I saw that Liberty Dollar piece too.
Scary.
Lila
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