Ask Erik: Episode Forty-Two

Here at Ask Erik we've spent a lot of time reading novels and comic books, playing video games, and watching television and movies in order to amass a deep vault of pop culture knowledge.  While constantly trying to still gather new information, it only seems prudent to share some of what we learned to help solve some of the world's greatest questions.

How likely is it the Superman/Batman movie is going to be a huge social commentary?  Will the film Gravity revitalize the interest in space movies, thus reinvigorating man's interest in space?  Are there people who are actually paid to find the "perfect" design for a leopard print clothing item, or is it all randomized?

Once a week Erik tackles a question asked to him and tries to answer it in a method that handles the topic with the respect and attention it deserves.  Failing that, he'll at least try to make it funny so you don't regret it.

Influences: Roger Ebert

Erik wasn't born with this natural ability to write.  His sense of humor, his taste in language, his ability to communicate ideas and form opinions were all shaped by numerous influences in the world around him.  Some, like the Marx Brothers, helped shape his ability to point out the absurd in any situation.  Others, like watching that one five minute clip of Jersey Shore probably killed a bunch of his brain cells.

Today, however, we discuss a legend who just passed away.