I will never understand why people are so eager to give monetary rewards to artists and writers who already have demonstrated that they can support themselves financially. Why not give out $62,500 awards to 10 times as many people who don’t yet have firm financial footing, MacArthur?

The one with the books behind her is especially galling. I mean, if you’re such a genius, why do you need a stack of books? Shouldn’t you, like, know that stuff?