A small room above a bay window. A single bed, a table and chair, and a sink. I could manage something larger, with more conveniences, but I could never match the view.

The TV next door is louder than usual, and in French. Every few seconds I can make out a word, usually a verb. Go, do, wait, owe. Then a full sentence: "The United States is dying."

My neighbour switches channels. The voice of South Park's "Cartman" singing "O Holy Night." Do I need to post the video?