The company even sent me a photograph of Spykes surrounded by other tiny liquor bottles with names like Blue 100 and 99 Bananas Schnapps to suggest just how thoroughly noninnovative this particular product is.

Both have something important to say, but are hyperconscious of an unlistening world. They are disappointed, incredulous at humanity’s deafness.

OK, soldiers, let's get our M-16s and when the captain gives the signal, we'll fire.

doctrine of necessity