The children’s literary canon is littered with propaganda. Drawn in by bright colors and insipid talking animals, children have little awareness that their ideologies are being manipulated, ensuring their futures as compliant citizens of the State. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the 1942 so-called classic, "The Poky Little Puppy." Although on its face … Continue reading The Poky Little Authoritarian Puppy
Judith Butler may be best-known for her post-structuralist theories of gender and her ongoing beef with the Vatican, but that's not why we're here today. Today, like so many days, is about unpacking my feelings of intellectual inadequacy through various proxies. So let's dive right in. 7.) Almost no inadequacy triggered here. Judith looks open and approachable, as … Continue reading Seven Pictures of Judith Butler Ranked By How Inadequate They Make Me Feel
David Cronenberg: Digital Exhibition. Around midnight is when I usually get excited about prop-making. Have you ever seen Naked Lunch? Don't watch it right now- it's not a "start it right before bed" sort of movie. Instead, check out some sick mugwumps. Warning: Cronenberg-typical body horror and insects on this page. *** "Oh Who Is That Young … Continue reading What We’re Reading at 1AM
At its best, art taps into the soul's inexpressible longings. It transcends language, expressing through color and form the subtler emotions which defy discrete categorization. In this new series, I will explore how art articulates the Big Freakin' Moods which so define everyday life. Our first installment: the works of Quentin Blake. Best known for his longtime collaboration … Continue reading Several Quentin Blake Illustrations and Their Respective #Moods
In a new nightly series, we bring you the best of the late-night garbage internet: the links, videos, and Wikipedia rabbit holes which keep us up past our bedtimes. This first edition will be an educational one, but don't get your hopes up for the rest. This time, however, we present for your reading pleasure: "Mummification: Let's Mummify … Continue reading What We’re Reading at 1AM
I look fantastic in a flat cap. This skill is wasted in 2017, where flat caps are worn only to conceal male-pattern baldness. Likewise, I can really fill out a set of tweed breeches. I had to look up what Rupert Graves’ character in Maurice actually did for a living. This charming, unwashed ignorance would … Continue reading Reasons I Would Make An Excellent Edwardian Era Under-Gamekeeper And You Should Consider Me For The Position
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