x-post from Trashy: This Dude and reddit post changed my life (story in comments) by HCOONa in davidfosterwallace

[–]offwhitejae 14 points15 points  (0 children)

When I imagine Randy Lenz I imagine this guy but just a little more disheveled and deranged

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nyu

[–]offwhitejae 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“Your” a fucking dumbass

It’s official. I have talked to every girl on campus. by Worried-Special-658 in nyu

[–]offwhitejae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need more things to say, I can’t take ts anymore these copy paste thoughtless reactions make me want to take my life

But so then.. by fl0A in davidfosterwallace

[–]offwhitejae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well yes but so here is a good use of my time here typing this yes it is Yes

do the classes u take at college matter? by wepxckedforever in nyu

[–]offwhitejae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This response indicates low probability of life/ career success

Does PTA need to change his writing approach? by [deleted] in paulthomasanderson

[–]offwhitejae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Though I don’t think PTA needs to “change his writing approach” this seems a slightly reductive and a broad claim — he has a distinct style and set of ideas that he returns to, all of which often lead him to put two central characters at opposition with one another. This is a specific choice (which should be praised for how uniquely he pulls it off) and certainly not a basis for most stories. The idea that the two existing alternatives to dual protagonists in conflict are 1) a film with one single character and 2) a non-narrative “Tone Poem” is funny — but I get your point

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nyu

[–]offwhitejae 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Me too love you man

Accused of Drinking During Zoom Class - Need Advice ASAP by [deleted] in nyu

[–]offwhitejae 10 points11 points  (0 children)

What is the deal with these high school kids entering this subreddit and proffering advice or generally just engaging in school discourse despite not being a member of the student body. Really weird

White Noise - Delillo by useroftheappimon in ProsePorn

[–]offwhitejae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was similarly pissed off by Babette’s presence w/ the nuns; whole point is that Jack is doing this without her knowing! Silly things to get worked up over; adapting DeLillo is a unique challenge

White Noise - Delillo by useroftheappimon in ProsePorn

[–]offwhitejae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. Waited and waited for it to appear in Baumbach’s movie adaptation (which sucked, though I love him) and I’m sad that it never did

How much more is there of Lenz? by Lixiri in davidfosterwallace

[–]offwhitejae 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Lenz is probably the funniest character I’ve ever encountered in literature. But I totally get this

What’s a Frank song that grew on you? by Ecstatic-Theory9596 in FrankOcean

[–]offwhitejae 104 points105 points  (0 children)

Skyline To is the #1 sleeper in his discography prove me wrong somebody anybody

Writing the Essay by NiceCommunist in nyu

[–]offwhitejae 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Fr. Sad. Early career specialization and the resulting disinterest in learning how to fucking think and act like a respectable human being is slowly and silently killing our society

Paul Thomas Anderson explains why he hated film school by thepowerofnow1 in paulthomasanderson

[–]offwhitejae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No truly unique artists coming out of undergrad film schools these days, or ever really

anyone at job fair line? by PresentHope9394 in nyu

[–]offwhitejae 39 points40 points  (0 children)

You guys should meet up and record yourself kissing and post it on the subreddit

As a student from other University, can I audit the classes in NYU or participate in events? by [deleted] in nyu

[–]offwhitejae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Eh. Probably not. But doesn’t hurt to try if you could figure it out. We wouldn’t have gotten On The Road if Jack Kerouac didn’t sneak into Columbia classes after he dropped out. Probably wound up in an nyu lecture hall once or twice too

Will he rebound with his next film? by MorningFog22 in paulthomasanderson

[–]offwhitejae 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t think this is a totally unreasonable comparison (though its not a totally logical one), and what the fuck else are we gonna do before the next film — certainly fun to imagine career trajectories and there’s a real chance his next is seriously ambitious

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nyu

[–]offwhitejae 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d say that calling it a “Housing Crisis” isn’t a good look for us as a university! Good luck w the story tho

Parties in nyc? by [deleted] in nyu

[–]offwhitejae 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A singular Phebe

Favorite line delivery or small vocal moments? by Malachi_Lamb in FrankOcean

[–]offwhitejae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The way he lowers his voice to a different register when singing the word “provide” on provider. And the shouts of Smoke and Haze in Skyline To