The Comfy Corner

Did you see that episode of "30 Rock" guest starring John Hamm as the beautiful guy who turns out to be really stupid but no one really cares because he is so handsome that he gets everything he wants and deludes himself into thinking that he is actually talented and smart when in reality he's a moron? Well, I did see it. And I've been thinking about that a lot recently. It's what Liz Lemon called, "the bubble." Pretty people reside in the bubble and are blissfully ignorant as they enjoy such things as tickets to the theatre, tables at dinner, and free appetizers. When I heard about this, I thought, "Ugh, I know people like that. I hate those people." But then, something happened that made me realize that I MIGHT BE IN THE BUBBLE!!

I was attempting to get tickets to see "Follies" with Kevin. Stupidly, we slept in and got there way too late. The man informed us that they had already sold all the rush tickets. We were crushed. It was our last chance to see this amazing musical. But then, the guy took one look at the cute gay couple in front of him yearning for an evening of Bernadette singing Sondheim and he said, "Well, let me see what I can do for you guys." And then he sold us orchestra center seats for only 39 dollars saying, "Don't tell anyone I did this for you. These tickets are normally 110 or more." A rush of empowerment flooded over me because I suddenly realized what it felt like - inside the bubble.

Then, the downward slide began. I realized that as long as I look presentable and dress appropriately, I could probably use my looks to get all sorts of things! I could walk into almost any restaurant and use the bathroom without actually being a patron. I could comb my hair and waltz into a theatre at intermission and catch Act Two without a ticket. I could even charm my way into getting a free burger if I wanted! Ugly, homeless people wouldn't be able to get away with things like that, right!? Then, the horrible thought came to me, "Life must be so much harder for ugly people!" ... YUCK! WHO AM I!?! JENNA MARONEY!? Apparently, yes I am. I've joined the bubble. Now that I have reached the level of beauty and confidence that has put me in the bubble, I must deal with the consequences of feeling pity for those of lesser greatness. *Sigh* Life's hardships, I suppose. But, I'm still of humble upbringing so whether you're in the bubble or not, I wish you the comfiest of corners.