`Love Story' Parody Meant To Be Taken Lightly

I am writing in response to Jedediah Purdy's letter concerning "Love Story."

The purpose of the "Love Story" showing is to entertain the first-year students with a movie about Harvard while mocking the popular culture of the early 1970s. Our commentary is not designed to mock cancer or the pain it causes both its victims and their family and friends. The jokes and comments are meant to be taken lightly; however, we recognize that some may be seen as offensive and obscene. The choice to view "Love Story" is a personal one. Before all four showings on Thursday night, members of the audience were informed of the nature of the jokes and encouraged to leave the film and get back their ticket money if they did not feel comfortable with our commentary.

We regret any hurt that Purdy and others felt due to our showing. Allison J. Koenig `94   President, Crimson Key Society