Figaro, Figaro, BANG

The Royal Opera of London has rehired a Soprano it had previously fired for being overweight. Putting aside the whole issue of whether that firing qualifies as discrimination, it was certainly a ballsy move. Very few opera companies would have the cojones to terminate the employment of someone like that.

But more importantly, why does an opera company need a Soprano in the first place? Is it to boost attendance? Do they walk down the street, grab people at random, and threaten to bust their kneecaps if they don't buy a ticket to Pagliacci?

I don't know about the rest of you, but I've certainly found a new appreciation for classical music.