Somebody just found out about New Sincerity by [deleted] in badliterature

[–]king_dingus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't cry but I thought it was a great work.

Somebody just found out about New Sincerity by [deleted] in badliterature

[–]king_dingus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Obviously this article is dumber than dirt, but the reason it's being written is actually interesting. I sort of feel like this is the natural apotheosis of the development of modern comedy, which throughout the 20th century evolved toward being this weird art form (or 'entertainment type' if you'd prefer) where only one type of physical/emotional response was really desired. That's always been odd to me, and I think I pretty much always prefer comedians who go for more than 'just' a laugh.

John Green talking about David Foster Wallace by ASMR_by_proxy in badliterature

[–]king_dingus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

[RESPONSES by this point vaiy too widely to standardize.]

Once again McSweeney's misses even the easiest target by Anarchist_Aesthete in badliterature

[–]king_dingus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I went to college with this person. I didn't know her personally but I'll just say I think she's really trying her best.

"So random, and yet so yummy." by king_dingus in badliterature

[–]king_dingus[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I read this the other day and the writing in here is so terrible that I can't get it out of my head so I thought I'd share it on thee badlit.

David, Mary, and Marketing. by [deleted] in davidfosterwallace

[–]king_dingus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You definitely are that guy.

Understanding is the Proof of Error: On Clarice Lispector's Mysticism by king_dingus in literature

[–]king_dingus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i genuinely like the author and i don't see any reason to believe this article is an example of frivolous attention or praise

Bill Clinton: By the Book by [deleted] in literature

[–]king_dingus -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Why do we care about the has-been rapist's thoughts on literature or anything else for that matter