Pynchon and computers

[Aaron Yeater]

> But are "Tubes" necessarily conduits for Trouble in Pynchon? I would think
> nearly, but not always, of course, the opposite.  Tubes and Tunnels (ie,
> Lowlands, et al) are potential passages to alternate realities, Orphic
> entryways into the Underground, where the Resistance is congealing.
> [plus a whole bunch of other stuff...-ed.]

don't forget that in the "Sloth" article, "Nearer my couch to thee", 
TRP suggests thatsloth, particularly through the viewing of the tube, 
has evolved into an art of resistance...taking a nap in front of Gilligan's 
Island is akin to the Scrivener's "I'd rather not" (misquoth by me...sorry...)

aaron
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