[ Glinda? That name is familiar and it takes him a second to place it. There's no way, though. That movie was shot back in the 1930s and, more importantly, it's a movie. He crinkles his nose and brow a little, just for a second, before smile returns. ]

It's nice to meet you, too, Glinda.

[ A soft, amused huff escapes him at "splendiforous" because he's not sure he's ever heard such a word, but he gets the context. ]

I think the newspapers would provide more raw insight. They would've reported whatever the current happenings were, hopefully with an objective standpoint. It really depends on what you're looking for, I guess. What...are you looking for, exactly?