I had a few words with the Cougar and got his feelings on a few banal topics. .
Mark Rosenthal, the curator credited with conceiving the exhibition, devotes his long introductory essay to various artists' "dialogues with Warhol," particularly on the topic of banal subject matter.
His career began aged 11, with rhymes about even the most banal, innocent topics.
Then comes the cold water: " 'But,' said his father, stopping in front of the drawing-room window, 'it won't be fine.' " Thus does Woolf use the weather, that most banal of topics, to establish the emotional economy of the Ramsay household.
Banal but safe topics include the weather (but not climate change), a retelling of a vacation experience, study methods that work for you, movies you've enjoyed, books you've enjoyed, where you're planning your next vacation... Take a bathroom stop.
It is hate that targets anyone who disagrees with this tiny minority's banal view of the world on topics like religion, politics and cultural mores.
A dense intellectual topic, distant beauty, breaking news, or even banal lifecasting all seem more interesting when you're watching in real-time.
Email was a frequent topic of conversation, in addition to less banal activities like skimming academic papers and brainstorming with colleagues.
He does, however, enjoy the way a show about heavy topics like race and religion can also revel in banal, everyday banter.
