a wake-up call

I had a startling realization the other day. I am cut off from the world. I have no idea what's going on. If it isn't on NPR between 5:45 and 6:15 in the morning, I have not heard of it.

For example. *Apparently* there was a humerous rap entitled "Chronicles of Narnia" that aired on Saturday Night Live a few weeks ago. It made a big splash and rapidly circulated on the internet and the entire world heard about it in a matter of hours. How did I get wind of this pop culture explosion? I heard about it a couple days ago on NPR's Marketplace, the daily economic show devoted to all things business and stock-market related. Apparently the rap was good product marketing for brands such as Mr. Pibb, who was experiencing a dramatic increase in sales because of the line "Mr. Pibb + Red Vines = Crazy Delicious."

I HEARD ABOUT IT ON MARKETPLACE.

I was also unaware of Kobe's near-record 81 point game, until Josh told me night before last.

This is simply ridiculous. I need help.