It's really not even fair. I mean what other person can you read about that will have teh same emotional significane for an adult audience as Mr. Rogers? Nobody! He was just so connected to the childhood of so many Americans, that to see (or read technically) him as a actual human being, stepping out of the television and having scars, and flaky skin is truly and absorbing experience. In case you can't tell, I liked this article, even the part with Koko.
It also got me thinking about what my weight could possibly mean... 152... 152... I loved it! HEY HEY!
Anyway, this article is extrememly well written and does a great job painting the character of Mr. Rogers as a real human being, but not just as a regular joe but as an individual. You see his ticks, his interests, his beliefes, his childhood and a million other tiny little details that help the rosy-voiced character from Public Television come to life on the page. It'd be easy to read Mr. Rogers actions in the article as kinda creepy but the author does a good job of giving you the evidence to see that Fred Rogers' is more relaxed and friendly than creepy.
I also like the actual style of the article, all the "Once Upon A Times", the Bold Rogers, the sort of Hero Worship that rings throughout (New Best Quote Ever, "Holy shit! It's Mister Fucking Rogers!" ) And it had a very sombre style towards the end, but it never got sentimental which I think it easily could have. I didn't get choked up or anything (GRRR, I'M A MAN) but damn was that sad when he told his minister he wanted her to be there when he died.
Good read Dr. Z, keep 'em coming!
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