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World Cup Fan Quotes 06/12/2010
World Cup Fan Quotes 06/11/2010
A Frequently updated column of awesomely ridiculous quotes from World Cup fans. Send your own to kiren@nonpretentious.com.
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2 Sentence Review: Tightrope Video by Janelle Monae ft. Big Boi
Janelle Monae wears a tuxedo better than Bond and brings a funk and soul to her music and videos that hasn’t been seen since James Brown. I dare you to watch this video (Janelle Monae – Tightrope ft. Big Boi) without smiling and dancing, triple dog dare you.
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[mix tape] Jessica Mae Stover of Artemis Eternal & the Dos and Don’ts of Movie Scoring
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Classic rock is a filmic treasure trove: There are dozens upon dozens of rad songs that have an epic quality. The musicianship is textured, layered and shines through. By now you have likely noticed that I gravitate toward music that suggests cinematic sequences, drama and story.
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On Spring Break in Whistler at the age of 30 with my Parents, or, What is Happening to Me? Day 6
I am now at a precipice. This isn’t a metaphor for anything. I’m literally at a precipice. Below me is a double-black diamond run. It’s called Spanky’s Ladder. I had to hike uphill about 120 feet to get here. That may not seem like much, but at an altitude of 9,000 feet there is...
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2 Sentence Review: “Bloodbuzz Ohio” by The National
A song so beautiful I want to swim in it. They’re what Morrissey was too depressed to do and Coldplay is too untalented to do. Listen here: “Bloodbuzz Ohio” by The National Stream the entire album at NYT.
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2 Sentence Review: Janell Monae
I am bold.
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On Spring Break in Whistler at the age of 30 with my Parents, or, What is Happening to Me? Day 5
If we weren't trying to perfect daffys and spread eagles, we were trying to pick up ski bunnies. I use "pick up" liberally. I should say we followed ski bunnies and tried to get them to giggle and in turn follow us. If we were feeling particularly bold we would try to finagle a...
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On Spring Break in Whistler at the age of 30 with my Parents, or, What is Happening to Me? Day 4
What follows is an account of my 8-day spring break vacation, spent at the ski resort Whistler/Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada. It’s just me and my parents. I am 30 years old. Single. Depressed. God rapes us in mysterious ways. For those of you who may know me and my parents, I must say,...
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On Spring Break in Whistler at the age of 30 with my Parents, or, What is Happening to Me? Day 3
What follows is an account of my 8-day spring break vacation, spent at the ski resort Whistler/Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada. It’s just me and my parents. I am 30 years old. Single. Depressed. God rapes us in mysterious ways. For those of you who may know me and my parents, I must say,...
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