Imagine you're standing in front of an open grave.
Now imagine that grave full of numbers from 1 to 10. Mixed in that tangle are decimals and a lot of extra fives. No need for a coffin.
Do you hear the eerie strains of "Amazing Grace" played on the bagpipes? You should.
Look around and you'll see me with a shovel, a mound of dirt nearby. I begin heaving the dirt into the hole.
When I'm finished, I pause for moment to wipe my brow, probably with a red handkerchief, then stare down at the fresh dirt and listen to a soft breeze blow through nearby cedars. A hummingbird thrums through the air.
I turn and leave the unmarked grave behind. I will drink Tequila and La Fin du Monde to obliterate the location of the grave from my mind.
In short, The Armchair Empire will no longer include review scores. Readers will still be able rely on "The Good" and "The Bad" summaries, but no longer will a numerical score accompany the review text for reasons mostly outlined in a recent editorial I wrote: "And The Score is..."
If you want to chime in on the decision, I invite you to add your comments below. Were the numbers buried for the right reasons?
- Aaron Simmer
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