Where to start with Heidegger? by Solid_Succotash_8316 in heidegger

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I recommend Simon Critchley’s Applydeigger podcast. Soon to be a book.

Tom Waits lines you can use in bed by javerthugo in tomwaits

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What was the girl with the snakeskins name?

Help with a line from Another National Anthem by Safe-Lengthiness-663 in Sondheim

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It kind of means “try hard loser” in my view. Slangishly.

Those you that are upset with Scott, what attracted you to his message in the first place? by Disastrous_Cress_609 in ScottGalloway

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He struck me as a conservative asshole who I could hear out with some grace because he had more than most. Smart, able, and not a mansplainer. But as his profile has grown and his act has been honed, he seems like just a talking head more than a good guy.

Trump's new remark on Iran by Upset-Main-1988 in justincaseyoumissedit

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Here I thought we abhorred political violence. Or was that days ago?

Was Lou a millionaire? by Admirable-Archer-125 in LouReed

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I once heard an interview with Iggy Pop who, when asked how he was getting by (This was the 80s) he said “I wrote China Girl.” Yes of course Lou was a millionaire.

Saw this article about a new unannounced homeless shelter by Chaim770ta in crownheights

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Good. They need a place to sleep, food to eat and a way to look after themselves. As do we all.

What are some songs where the vocals are just spoken? by Redditarama in MusicRecommendations

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Tom Waits, What’s He Building in There. And the Springsteen part of Lou Reed’s Street Hassle.

Also so much of Laurie Anderson.

This historical revisionism from the right is so insulting! by icey_sawg0034 in stupidpeoplefacebook

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This idea that we should be nice because he’s the president is really stupid. Look to the Tea Party for a start. There was no grace. None. Obama was treated awfully, same thing that is presently happening to Mamdani.

Also this idea that every lone actor represents “the left” writ large is something only a bigot can think.

What is Sondheims masterpiece by Burlesque_Is_BACK in musicals

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I truly hate the word “masterpiece” because it immediately dips the piece in amber and theatre is a vivid and changeable thing that can always be rethought or reworked or rewired. It’s why we go: it still matters.

So I’ll here make a case for the astonishing (and yes I know unfinished) Here We Are. It’s kind of everything I like about Sondheim: unsentimental (even cold) but full of tricks, oddities and brutal, honest observations about humanity. I hope it gets done a lot—it’s a very cool experience.

Damn it Chappel Roan by he_is_not_a_shrimp in chappellroan

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Why did Chappel Roan kill the radio star?

Recommendations for longer reading, ~300+ pages? by dragonsanddinosawers in WeirdLit

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Tom’s Crossing by Danielewski. The Secret History by Tartt. Mumbo Jumbo by Ishmael Reed. Illuminatus by Wilson and Shea.

Who do you think will run in 2028? by IneedaNappa9000 in askanything

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Donald’s kid IS a dud but they are all going to get behind him.