text:  I wonder what kind of imaginary friends adults would create. I don't think they'd be as pure or as whimsical as the ones we invented when we were kids. Instead, they'd probably inherit all of our neuroses and our worries about the world. Instead of making us feel less alone, they might only confirm our fears. But still, maybe an uncanny new friend, regardless of their flaws, would be worth it. By the end of today's episode of Selected Shorts, you'll know for sure...