"The Self as Product" - Darkly funny poem by Tom Disch
Brendan Constantine narrates the poem "The Self as Product" by Tom Disch. This poem is perfect for anyone cynical about romance, cocktail parties, networking, or even workplace politics. If you've ever felt like a product trying to find buyers, then this poem will be relatable. For more poetry films sign up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/24fb0c198023/blank...
The music is "Tango Cool" by Ted Gioia, copyright Time Records.
~~ The Poem ~~
"The Self as Product"
by Tom Disch
Though you may consider it an undesirable
Property, rest assured that somewhere
Its purchaser exists and is looking
For something exactly like you.
Keep placing ads. Rehearse your smile.
Go everywhere you're invited, and polish
Your best anecdotes like family silver.
If nothing happens, reassess
Your asking price or change agencies.
Above all, seem to enjoy yourself.
People need to see the product used.
~~ The Poet ~~
Tom Disch (1958-2008) was a gifted, witty, and biting writer. Disch wrote poetry under the name Tom Disch and wrote science-fiction and fantasy under the name Thomas Disch, including the children-adventure series The Brave Little Toaster, which was later adapted into a Disney movie. Disch's dark yet hilarious take on the world is beautifully condensed in this poem "The Self as Product", which was originally published in his 1991 collection " Dark Verses & Light"
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~~ The Film ~~
Narrated by Brendan Constantine
Produced by Blank Verse Films
Directed by Mike Gioia
Cinematography by Nate Brice
Sound by Jordan Potter
Edited by Mike Gioia
Man on Date played by Aaron Matis
Woman on Date played by Olivia Duremedes
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