Hypearreality (definition): 1. a reality entirely mediated by victual perceptions, especially obstical illusions; 2. an obst-ruse. (Sentence usage/Context:) Have you seen the new Hypearreality show on Chemo TV...the culinary contest where oncology chefs compete to poach the best tasting styrofoam pear? Mmmm...it's tasteless.
Last week, the wax museum pallor masked her face. In the mirror...reflections...echoed the fragmented selves, chemo split personalities of a sort. After she hosted the haunting complexion for a few days, I decided to recycle the artificiality. Today we escorted a pair of fake pears, and some other props, into the Chemoscape in the hopes of infusing the toxins, defanging the side-effects. These pulp-less pears, imitations designed to improve reality, were the most succulent of amulets. Our reliance on simulation was a necessary alchemy, a counter-alchemy to the oncological side-show. And it worked. We re-enchanted our experience...re-appropriating our time in the infusion coliseum. We laughed. Her smile returned.You won't need a ticket to explore the carnival of authentic fakery, just click here and enjoy the real thing at your own pace....beware the styrofoam pears. They are tempting.
1 comment:
awesome photos and pear play....thanks for sharing.
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