Blog O’ The Week
There were just so many interesting blogs that came my way this week. I have a folder full of candidates, but today got a bulletin on Facebook for a blog that was just too funny not to share. A tongue-in-cheek stopping place for
Yes, you read that right. I was particularly tickled to read the second post, “Difficult Breakups” considering I went and “broke up” on Valentine’s Day (and no, I’m not a masochist, no matter what Woman Remodeled says). Fooking funny stuff I say! Here is an excerpt:
The majority of white person art is created after a difficult breakup; films, indie music, and poetry are all kicked into high production during the end of a relationship. This helps train white people to prepare for the pain that is coming.
Once breakup proceedings have been initiated, a white person is immediately thrust into the center of attention in their circle of friends. During this time, they are permitted to talk at great lengths about themselves, listen to The Smiths, and get free dinners from friends who think “they shouldn’t be alone right now.”
It is imperative that you do not attempt to kick them out of their misery by saying things like “get over it,” “there are other people out there,” or “I don’t want to read your poem.” Implying that there things in the world more important to you than their breakup is considered one of the rudest actions possible.
So, family and friends, take note. I am entitled to create crazy art that you will think is amazing if not downright genius. I will not be listening to The Smiths, but I will be listening to DJ Spooky’s File Under Futurism, The Cocteau Twins, Ani DiFranco, and whatever else bad *ss stuff I want to. Be warned, I might make you dance to some of it. Ok, none of the above is danceable really, but who cares?
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When my first wife and I broke up in 1975, it triggered a whole lot of really. bad. poetry. However, after a while, as I looked beyond myself and the pain, I started to write some better stuff - some of which was published in an anthology in 1976.
And as far as the things to take note of: You go girl!
Ok, well time to break out the ropes and we will see who is right!
This one came to my attention for the first time this week too, and I have to admit I spent several hours there this past weekend. Hilarious! I thought of it while writing about how I love expensive Whole Foods soaps yesterday!
Lauren - ropes have nothing to do with masochism.
MPJ - It truly is a funny site. Nice to see you here!
good lord, you too? this was a truly well-timed and awesome post. for serious, twins.
Which part of this are we twinning out on? The Valentine’s Day massacre? DJ Spooky (did I mention he’s hot?)? Or discovering Stuff White People Like?
Let’s go all three, shall we? (though technically, my massacre was on the 17th…)
Oh, and Lceel? You should so post some of that poetry on your site. I already dared Woman Remodeled to post some poetry. I would join in but I’ve always written bad poetry. There are a select few here in the archives, but that’s about all you’ll ever see.