{"id":144,"date":"2011-01-05T17:45:16","date_gmt":"2011-01-05T17:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/catholicsmediaandculture\/2011\/01\/quick-takes-huckleberry-finn-the-cape-spider-man-and-a-happy-ending-for-ted-williams.html"},"modified":"2011-01-05T17:45:16","modified_gmt":"2011-01-05T17:45:16","slug":"quick-takes-huckleberry-finn-the-cape-spider-man-and-a-happy-ending-for-ted-williams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/catholicsmediaandculture\/2011\/01\/quick-takes-huckleberry-finn-the-cape-spider-man-and-a-happy-ending-for-ted-williams.html","title":{"rendered":"Quick takes: Huckleberry Finn, The Cape, Spider-Man, Phoenix Jones and a happy ending for one Ted Williams"},"content":{"rendered":"

Publisher removes “N” word from Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn.<\/b><\/a> “Injun” is also getting the axe as political correctness rewrites classic literature that, in the context of its time, can actually be seen as a remarkable statement against racism. Don’t get me wrong. I hate the “N” word and am not too fond of “injun” either but this strikes me as a little creepy.<\/p>\n

NBC puts capes on NYC statues to promote new superhero show.<\/a><\/b> The show, of course, is called The Cape<\/i>. I for one have grown tired of oh-so-clever marketing gimmicks. Advice to the networks: Just put on some good shows with strong plots, interesting characters and a touch of heart and the audience will come. The rest is just spinning your wheels — and ours. BTW, if they’re looking for new superheroes to base shows on, there’s this guy<\/a>. <\/p>\n

And, speaking of superheroes…<\/p>\n

After the fall, Broadway’s Spider-Man exercises his amazing power to forgive.<\/b><\/a> So, Spider-Man really is a good guy.<\/p>\n

Finally…

NBA gives homeless man with a “golden voice” gets a second chance.<\/a><\/b> This story is just nice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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