my speech/public speaking teacher asked my class if anyone watched the state of the union last night. Every said they didn't. Then she asked why, and the class responded in unison, "work." No enthusiasm, glee, or pride. Just a mundane "work" was said. I find that ironic. People missed an important speech/address/whatever that is supposed to detail the progress, improvement, or just the general state of our society because they were the products of its unfairness and inhumanity. Oh, you cannot write moments of irony like that!