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Overview

A blunt, unimpressed gallery-goer wanders through an art exhibition, loudly calling much of the work “terrible” or “garbage” and saying a child could make it. He mocks pieces as dead flowers, a Lego creation, a doodle, and even a dirty carpet, repeatedly insisting he could do much better. The comedy comes from his confidence and the puzzled reactions of those around him.

He briefly reverses course to praise one piece as a “true work of art,” then resumes criticizing everything else. He also asks whether some furniture is for sale. When told it might be worth “a couple of million dollars,” he rejects the idea. Near the end, something falls; he insists he didn’t touch it, then dismisses it as junk.

Personalities

• Ed Bassmaster: The outspoken gallery visitor.
• Gallery visitors and staff: React to his remarks.