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A Humorous Reflection on Parody and Early Journalism
This chapter recounts a speaker's undergraduate experience at Oxford, highlighting their participation in a parody contest where they humorously imitated drama critic Kenneth Tynan. It explores the excitement of winning the competition and the impact of first earnings in journalism, referencing Dwight MacDonald's influential essay on culture.