I must add some additional color because I happened to be on a rare video chat with Franklin at the time this occurred, and Franklin himself cannot begin to convey to you the kind of grace with which he walks about the earth. He popped that tikka in his mouth without a thought that it wasn’t food. As soon as he realized the mistake, not only did everyone else laugh, but he did. He laughed at himself, at the cultural blunder, at the logic of the assumption that led him to it, and even enjoyed how the staff were laughing. Then, when they brought more out he called out asking if they had more because it was tasty. I imagine another scenario in which a person (perhaps me) did this but flustered in embarrassment, retreated in shame, or angered at others for allowing the mistake. It is proof to me that Franklin is a good man. I also imagine that this stance in the world is exactly translated into the studio. A blunder happens, and he rolls with it. He observes what’s going on, forgives himself for a misstep, and finds a way to make magic with it. Watching this small experience unfold was its own magic. I’m blessed to have witnessed it. 🙏
Worthy sacrifice indeed. Happy New Year.
I must add some additional color because I happened to be on a rare video chat with Franklin at the time this occurred, and Franklin himself cannot begin to convey to you the kind of grace with which he walks about the earth. He popped that tikka in his mouth without a thought that it wasn’t food. As soon as he realized the mistake, not only did everyone else laugh, but he did. He laughed at himself, at the cultural blunder, at the logic of the assumption that led him to it, and even enjoyed how the staff were laughing. Then, when they brought more out he called out asking if they had more because it was tasty. I imagine another scenario in which a person (perhaps me) did this but flustered in embarrassment, retreated in shame, or angered at others for allowing the mistake. It is proof to me that Franklin is a good man. I also imagine that this stance in the world is exactly translated into the studio. A blunder happens, and he rolls with it. He observes what’s going on, forgives himself for a misstep, and finds a way to make magic with it. Watching this small experience unfold was its own magic. I’m blessed to have witnessed it. 🙏