IN THE BELLY OF A ROBOT

First: The Sphere is stupid. It is one of the dumbest fucking things in the world. It is a colossal display of our mind-numbingly unquenchable thirst for mentally bankrupt entertainment experiences, a vulgar monument to everything that is wrong with consumerist culture, and a hulking example of Las Vegas’ infatuation with garish displays of the mediocre. It’s gross.

Second: The Sphere is amazing. I’ve seen both U2 and Dead & Co. there and I’m not even a fan of either band, yet both were incredible, mostly because of the venue. The Sphere is an astounding triumph of architecture and technology, and if you’re not absolutely flabbergasted by the experience, then you’re dead inside. Or you have a rash. Or something.