I am not a total idiot. I know the names of several of the UK ministers, I know we're in a double dip recession and sort of what that means, and I have a fair idea of where there are currently wars going on in the world. But that said, my general knowledge leaves a lot to wish for and I would probably be able to name all the Kardashians quicker than I could name the Obamas.
Some people have advised that the best way to improve your general knowledge and be a bit more a jour with what is going on in the world is to read through the Economist on a weekly basis. I have made several attempts at making it through the entire thing and although I realise that it aims to be more serious than OK magazine - does it actually have to be that boring?
Having a few days in house arrest, I figured I might as well make some use out of it beyond the Real Housewives of Orange County.
It is 86 pages of dullness and all I learned was:
- The French president is a cheat - and I already knew that from Closer Magazine. It's all basically like Dynasty but with boring and ugly people. But didn't realise it qualified as news.
- Technology will cut jobs. How is this news?
- Pandas are bad at sex. Now this I did not know. Personal theory - they are all so cute they're just putting each other in the friend zone. A lot of puppy faced men can probably relate.
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| I think I would have convinced people of my interest in the events of the world if I hadn't bought Now for back up.... |
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