I totally feel you. The weird goofiness of Homestuck really took the sting out of being told my first boyfriend didn't think we were in a long distance relationship and had been sleeping with someone when I thought we were.

I totally feel you. The weird goofiness of Homestuck really took the sting out of being told my first boyfriend didn't think we were in a long distance relationship and had been sleeping with someone when I thought we were.

@avclub-bf48f439bf2a843bcfe045c71321f09a:disqus  If I'd never seen Gerhard Richter's paintings and merely had his wartime German childhood backstory and general "I never do anything the same way twice!" thesis explained to me, I'd assume I would like him.  And yet all those boring paint streaks and terrible color…

@avclub-bf48f439bf2a843bcfe045c71321f09a:disqus  If I'd never seen Gerhard Richter's paintings and merely had his wartime German childhood backstory and general "I never do anything the same way twice!" thesis explained to me, I'd assume I would like him.  And yet all those boring paint streaks and terrible color…

Yep, I'll never forget a single outfit Zooey has worn.  She has such great style!  That's what we're talking about, right?

Yep, I'll never forget a single outfit Zooey has worn.  She has such great style!  That's what we're talking about, right?

Zooey Deschanel is our patriotic button-clad herald of a newer, lighter time, dispelling the stifling clouds of fear blocking out the adorkable sun so that we can all take off our boring raincoats and enjoy a picnic!  And did you know she found about 3 different really cute picnic baskets on Pinterest?

Zooey Deschanel is our patriotic button-clad herald of a newer, lighter time, dispelling the stifling clouds of fear blocking out the adorkable sun so that we can all take off our boring raincoats and enjoy a picnic!  And did you know she found about 3 different really cute picnic baskets on Pinterest?

Wait, so we're cancelling the 9 pm tar-and-feathering of Lena Dunham after all?

Wait, so we're cancelling the 9 pm tar-and-feathering of Lena Dunham after all?

YES, for some reason I feel really refreshed to find someone else who thinks the book Wicked is awful but the musical is fun.

YES, for some reason I feel really refreshed to find someone else who thinks the book Wicked is awful but the musical is fun.

Hey, you understand it.  The act of understanding doesn't make it good or clever.
I struggled with that kind of thing for a while.  When asking "is it art?" the answer can almost always be argued "yes."  But when asking "is it good?" you can still say "no."

Hey, you understand it.  The act of understanding doesn't make it good or clever.
I struggled with that kind of thing for a while.  When asking "is it art?" the answer can almost always be argued "yes."  But when asking "is it good?" you can still say "no."

MOTHERFUCKING JASPER JOHNS.  I'll admit, compared to Cy Twombly and Barnett Newman, Jasper Johns might seem like someone with a semblance of talent.  However, his work is completely insipid and makes me want to punch my fist through every canvas.

MOTHERFUCKING JASPER JOHNS.  I'll admit, compared to Cy Twombly and Barnett Newman, Jasper Johns might seem like someone with a semblance of talent.  However, his work is completely insipid and makes me want to punch my fist through every canvas.

I've had a few arguments with people over which had the better comment section: The AV Club or Reddit.   Yes, reddit has some gems, but we're back to the "spewing bile over trivial things" with that big of an audience.

I've had a few arguments with people over which had the better comment section: The AV Club or Reddit.   Yes, reddit has some gems, but we're back to the "spewing bile over trivial things" with that big of an audience.

To REALLY confuse everyone, switch icons for the day!  Wacky sitcom scenarios will ensue!!!

To REALLY confuse everyone, switch icons for the day!  Wacky sitcom scenarios will ensue!!!