I didn't see Chris Rock's much-talked-about special the other night but I think, among the various news clips, I saw all of his verbal slapback at Will Smith. So I guess the next question is whether Smith is going to try and let this die or if he's going to somehow try for some sort of peace treaty. The various apologies I've heard outta Will Smith sounded like he was most concerned about the matter harming the box office take on his movies…but maybe that's not proving to be a concern.
Here briefly is my usual complaint about folks forecasting the next presidential election way before it's time. Articles that say Trump can't be denied the G.O.P. nomination or even the White House again are saying that so many factors — including but not limited to indictments or even convictions — can't change the trajectory of this election. I don't think that's the case.
A number of folks have written me to say they had bad experiences at the Hotel Pennsylvania the last decade or two. That's not surprising and it's all a piece of the decline of what was once a great place to stay. By the way, did you know that the hotel had a working TV studio in it the last few years? Comedy Central did a lot of shows — including one of Jordan Klepper's — from what had previously been a ballroom at the Hotel Pennsylvania.
Lastly for now: We're eighteen days from the first day of WonderCon down at the Anaheim Convention Center just a snowball's throw from the Disneyland Matterhorn. Badges are still available and the schedule will be up soon. I'm still planning on being there and hosting a few panels. They're all set but I haven't figured out yet how to get down to Anaheim. Knee problems are preventing me from driving these days and my friend Amber, who's coming with me, also has a problem in that department. We may be in for very expensive Uber rides there and back.