Hardened Cynic Inspired by Live8

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In a development shocking friends and family, hardened cynic Nathan Masterson was reportedly touched while watching the live broadcast of Live8, the already legendary series of concurrent rock concerts organised by Sir Bob Geldof.

“It made me feel like a change for the better could really be made” said the 23 year old, known for pooh-poohing everything from the tsunami news coverage to the new Coldplay album. “I didn’t think I’d take it seriously; but, man, it’s pretty hard to be cynical about that kind of thing. I even feel less hostile towards Geldof for his performance in that Pink Floyd film”.

The fact that 30, 000 children die every day from needless poverty - and Geldof’s valiant efforts to change that - has been stirring new feelings in cynics all over the Western world. Sources say that people everywhere renowned for making sarcastic comments about every sort of social justice initiative are being inspired by the Live8 performances.

Masterson feels that the cause is too important to let fall through the cracks because of a cynical outlook that considers mass participation a 'disparaging indictment on individual autonomy'. "Seriously, we need to get our heads out of our arses" he said.

Added the usually contemptuous cynic: “Sign the list mother fucker”.

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