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Big Brother & the Curtain Company
Posted by Lidian on September 18, 2008
But I don’t get emotional about curtains! Honestly, I don’t think it ever occurred to me.
Don’t get me wrong, I like curtains. They can be very nice. Although we really just have mini blinds. Not because I am overwrought about curtains in any way. It’s just that the blinds are enough.
Once I tacked up an Indian bedspread over the front window, back in grad school. That made a pretty good curtain. I felt fine about it.
Why do they think I might get emotional about curtains but not about curtain track?
Because curtain track can be sort of annoying. I made curtains once, and it was very tough trying to hang them up and get them in the track thingie. I am not much good with sewing and crafty stuff, I admit it. It really isn’t my thing.
So I was a little bit annoyed. That is not the same as emotional. I mean, I wasn’t getting all weepy and dramatic and tearing the curtains down and so on.
I cursed a fair bit and then I did the best I could.
After which I got on with my life.
Having said all that – this guy looks like he might get a bit emotional about curtains. You don’t think he’s the guy in 1984 – Cyril Cusack played him in the 1984 movie – whose old-guy disguise is given away by his black eyebrows. He owns the bookshop where Winston and Julia meet secretly – Mr. Charrington is his name. Seems like a nice old guy but is really a member of the Thought Police.
Who knew that he was emotional about curtains? I thought they didn’t like curtains in 1984 – Big Brother can’t peek in on you when you have curtains!
Big Brother is not going to like this, Mr. Charrington. And then he will get emotional. That’s not going to be good.
Erica said
Not much good with sewing and crafty stuff — and after seeing other examples you have found of obsessive knitting, appliqueing, and so on, I don’t recommend striving to learn more. It’s apparently more addictive than heroin.
I actually like the picture, he looks so happy about his curtains (or curtain track). Like they’re one of the few things in his life that hasn’t let him down.
Preston said
Great post but can you answer this: What the heck is Nylonglyde? It sounds like a blend of Nylon and Naugahyde. (Gee, I hope I spelled that word right) I mean, you could break it up as Ny Long Lyde. Hmm. Maybe not. Anway, you’re blog is way cool.
Amy said
Well maybe the curtains as his wifes idea, and maybe he knows if he doesn’t put them up for her there will be hell to pay, he’s probably happy to get her off his back!
Bill said
Hi! I’m back. I’ve been sick, and too tired when I got home from work to do anything except hit the hay.
This guy looks quite content. I’m really happy for him. That Swish curtain track works magic. I think I’ll go glare at my living room windows now. They’re the only ones in my house that have professionally installed draperies, and I’ve never cozied up to them they way this guy does. I just sort of leave them alone.
Brandon Burt said
I’m just as much a Swish aficionado as this gentleman obviously is. I, too, get emotional about curtains. And, honey, let me tell you: I am perfect for pelmets.
(Oh, that was fun to write! I love your blog!)