As Brown notes, Meeker argues that Western Civilization is mostly founded on the “tragic mode,” inspired by the great tragedies in which a “larger-than-life character attempts to bend the world to his (and it’s always his) image.” The character’s success “is also his undoing,” and tragedies end in bloodshed, death, and a funeral of some kind. Our … Continue reading Tragedy vs. Comedy Modes
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Long Legged Larry by Aesop Rock
Norm MacDonald Fought Cancer to a Draw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMRd-n_s4c8 Meanwhile, on a Norm MacDonald tribute thread on Reddit, an exchange I think Norm would have appreciated. https://www.reddit.com/r/news/comments/po8g7d/norm_macdonald_dies_influential_comedian_and/hcuwu4y
Judgmental About Your Drink Order
"The secret truth of the martini is that ordering it up is for dorks. Order that shit on the rocks and have your goddamn drink without having to balance it on a pancake. I’m sure there are people who think they look more sophisticated drinking martini glass drinks, but they’re wrong. Almost spilling your drink … Continue reading Judgmental About Your Drink Order
Dave Chappelle’s Stand-Up Monologue on Saturday Night Live, November 8, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un_VvR_WqNs The last bit of this monologue, where he talks about hating the feeling of hate rather than hating people, resonated. It's something we should all reflect on.
Comedians Pick Their Favorite Bits From Other Comedians
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOAGz-l7Y-E "...there are no short cuts in comedy. Only hard work can make a performance look so effortless."-John Kearns in an interview with Ben Williams, "'I crack up every time': comedians' all-time favourite standup routines." The Guardian. April 6, 2020.
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Best Culture of the 21st Century
A collection of lists of best culture that includes: dance, theater, movies, comedy, art, architecture, TV, albums, opera, etc. —"Best Culture of the 21st Century." The Guardian. September 18, 2019
Assistant Account Executive at Public Relations Agency Uses Talkwalker.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW63Q9hLK2o "Talkwalker's state-of-the-art social media analytics platform uses AI-powered technology to monitor and analyze online conversations in real-time across social networks, news websites, blogs and forums in 187 languages." Post Sharon Lerner's, "The Plastic Industry’s Fight to Keep Polluting the World." Two views with two likes. Talkwalk.com's artificial intelligence decides a conversation might be happening … Continue reading Assistant Account Executive at Public Relations Agency Uses Talkwalker.com
Ave Maria Bamford: The Gift of Mental Illness, aka Looking at The Bright Side of Life
Maria Bamford on Mental Illness, Climate Change, Losing, Dying Young, Addiction, Being a Single Mother, Relationship Failure, Financial Ruin, Loneliness and Unspeakable Tragedy. Sounds hilarious, doesn't it? And it is! Once the Joneses hear about the advantages of mental illness, everyone's going to want it. Want more good news? You probably already have a mental … Continue reading Ave Maria Bamford: The Gift of Mental Illness, aka Looking at The Bright Side of Life
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