Talent and the Individual (Blue Man)

One of the best parts of the trip up north was seeing the Blue Man Group. Not only was it dynamic and hugely entertaining, but it was a full lesson in aesthetics. There was a wealth of topics including the brain's perception of images, animation, sequential art, and a satire of many artistic concepts like the "pain of the artist." The show ridiculed modern art, the internet cafe, and many nuances of "advanced" culture and technology. Of course none of the three blue-people talked them selves, but there were a number of signs, scrolling messages, and videos to provide information. The best part, however, was the surprises and disorienting uses of familiar or simple effects. I won't give anything away, but it was great production I wouldn't mind seeing again. Note: probably not a good idea to see this show while on ecstasy.