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Is the Poe toaster dead? Such a sad finale, if so.
Can't we recreate the tradition as a secret order, like the Bourbaki project?
And what about leaving roses on the toaster's ultimate resting spot?
(this image file has the name "Poe stone". Which is a fine name.)
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I've always liked Poe, and this was lately revived when I wrote a paper about the old PC game called The Dark Eye. Even before that though, I've heard of the Poe Toaster. This news makes me feel like I've swallowed a pebble.
In news unrelated to this but closely linked with your interests here, have you read about what I think some people will call "the Playstation stabbing"? I especially find the punch-line quote that ends the piece rather telling.
Posted by: Andrew | January 25, 2010 at 19:31
Let us hope that someone takes up the mantle.
I'd do it, but I'm too far away, with no hope of a move in the near future. But surely, there are Poe fans in the area willing to step into the breech next year?
(*momentarily entertains fantasies of 12 roses and four bottles of brandy in 2011, followed by a back-alley brawl*)
Posted by: HP | January 25, 2010 at 22:39
Andrew @#1: I just read the linked article. Playstation? Are you sure it's not Nintendo?
Posted by: HP | January 25, 2010 at 22:42