Well looks like a few folks forgot, but overall good start, I enjoyed reading the few responses we had.
I love the story and think it does a wonderful job of taking a satirical look at the caulty concept of absolute equality. The beautifully surreal notion of everyone being special and the resounding thud of hypocrisy. Still their is a sort of unmatched cynicism throughout which rears it's most undeniably in the final scene when the Inspector General restores order and everyone forgets what just happened.
The 1984 comparison is a common one, it's describe as Orwellian, but unlike George, Kurt has a wit about him that disarms rather then instigates.
Vonnegut is fantastic reading, I especially recommend God Bless You Mr. Rosewater to the previously uninitiated.
I would like Shiseido Red to make the next selection if there are no objections...
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