“What three albums would you take with you on a desert island?”
I recently pondered this and it occurred to me that the question never addresses how it is these albums (presumably CD’s) are to be played. If we assume that a CD player is available, what about a power source? There are no power outlets on a desert island – by definition.
Batteries, you say? Okay. So what happens when they die? Oh, rechargeable batteries. Really? And how will you recharge them? Ah, I see. You will take a solar battery charger with you to this isolated little rock in the sea. Good thinking. Well done.
Right. So let’s take stock of things here. We have your three favorite CD’s, a CD player, rechargeable batteries, and a solar battery recharger. Excellent. We’re all set.
Hmm. But if we’re allowing the use of solar powered chargers, why limit it to batteries for your CD player? I mean, really, is that the only thing you can think of that would be useful on an uninhabited sandbar far from civilization? For that matter, why limit yourself to CD’s? I mean, if you have a reliable power supply, why not bring an MP3 player?
And, yes, taking this line of thinking out to its inevitable conclusion, you would eventually get around to including on this list a satellite phone which can be used to call in a rescue party. This, of course, defeats the whole purpose of being marooned on a desert island so you can choose which three albums you want and thereby give the questioner a glimpse into your personality.
So, after letting this question rattle around in my head for a few minutes I’ve come to realize that the whole scenario is completely asinine. Therefore I refuse to participate in such insipid inanity.
P.S. Ahem… But if I did answer the question, it would be Aerosmith’s first album (1973), Santana’s Greatest Hits (1974), and ZZ Top’s Rancho Texicano: The Very Best of ZZ Top (2004). Just sayin’….
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