Damsels in Distress Page #4

and l think we should go.

The editor, Rick DeWolfe,

he's terrible. A real jerk.

Why do you think he's such a jerk?

He's one of those

that l was talking about. Tall.

Probably considers himself

very smart and handsome.

A journalist, so you can imagine the

mindboggling arrogance and conceit.

- But, Violet, don't you think--?

- What?

Well, don't you think that the way you

talk could be considered arrogant too?

l mean, a little?

Yes, of course.

But what's your point?

Wouldn't that be hypocritical,

criticizing Rick...

...for something

you could be criticized for yourself?

No. l don't see why.

We're all flawed.

Must that render us mute

to the flaws of others?

Must we tether ourselves

from comment...

...because our natures

are human too?

We've got a rebel amongst us.

That's good, l think. lt's good

to be challenged and criticized.

l know your intentions are good,

it's just--

That's it precisely.

Our intentions are good.

We're seeking to help people

rescue their lives...

...from terrible sadness and failure...

...which is a worthy goal,

don't you think?

Yes. But not exactly a humble one.

No.

l agree with you there.

You're right, absolutely.

l'd like to thank you

for this chastisement.

- l'm sorry, l didn't mean to chastise.

- No, l think you did...

...and l think it's good.

lt's good to have a friend...

...to put one in one's place

when that's what one needs.

Now l see that l have

that kind of friend in you.

l think that's great.

Hello, people. Listen up.

People, quiet. Quiet, people.

Shut up!

Okay, that's better. l'm Rick DeWolfe,

editor of The Complainer.

Over the next weeks, l'm the person

you're gonna hate most in the world.

You're gonna hate me because

l'm gonna work you...

...point out your stupidity

and incompetence...

...and do everything in my power

to turn you into journalists.

- Albeit barely literate ones.

- Oh, brother.

Any questions?

No?

Yes. How did The Daily Complainer

get its name?

lsn't that pretty obvious?

lt comes out every day

and it's the university daily.

So The Daily Complainer.

- The Daily--

- No, l meant--

Oh, you mean,

why The Complainer?

The name dates from Seven Oaks'

earliest days as a divinity school.

The reference is to the Book of Job.

Job's complaint with the world.

Before justice can be achieved,

a complaint must be made.

That is what we do

and people don't like it a bit.

Right now, what that means...

...is extirpating Seven Oaks'

elitist Roman Letter Clubs...

...that are like a cancer

on the community.

They're not elitist in the least.

Yes, they are.

Have you met any of their members?

The guys from the DU, for example?

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