Analysis Of Driving While Stupid

Driving while Stupid, but Researching while Smart

Most people would agree that humor makes more of an impression than stern speeches or passages. For example, if someone were to mention the name “Rudy Giuliani” who is the third most famous speaker in our era, most average people would not recognize the man or know of his title. However, if someone were to mention “George Carlin” who was one of the most famous comedians in the 80’s and 90’s before his untimely passing, there would be many a person who would comment on his broad views and humorous remarks that made his points even more valid than the remarks of most present-day politicians. So naturally, when someone writes something humorous as opposed to preachy, yet still tackling a serious

“Driving While Stupid” is about the author, Dave Barry, traveling around the world and observing the driving habits of foreign bus, taxi, and cab drivers, as well as the odd variety of activities he has seen others take part in behind the wheel of their own car. The article is not long. It’s eleven paragraphs and is composed of 780 words. And in this article, he is trying to make and argument. For a mere 780 words, one might not believe that that there is any point to this piece other than for the purpose of comic relief. Many of those words bring out the yuks in people, but what evidence does Barry present that results in a concrete argument, and what is he even arguing about? This piece could have very well worked as a simple informatory article about some of the dangers of driving while adding a few jokes to the mix to lighten up a seemingly depressing topic. But Barry very cleverly shapes his writing to not only inform, but to argue. He argues that while there are chaotic acts of driving everywhere in the world, there is nowhere that could top the antics of Miami drivers right here in the U.S.A. To better understand the points that Dave is trying to make, his article should be looked at in