I generally have a pop-music caveat I apply in these cases, incidentally called "Taylor Swift syndrome": really catchy melodies/hooks, terrible lyrics. Her songs are an enjoyable, in-the-moment listen, until you pause to really listen and think about what she's saying and then want to force her to read about early…

Now I want a Charles Grodin Random Roles.  Pipe dreams, I know, but still…

Now I want a Charles Grodin Random Roles.  Pipe dreams, I know, but still…

…pretty sure you can say the name out loud, here…we're not onstage…

…pretty sure you can say the name out loud, here…we're not onstage…

For Thursday, write 500 words analyzing the symbolism through style in Cheever's "The Swimmer."

For Thursday, write 500 words analyzing the symbolism through style in Cheever's "The Swimmer."

"Long Distance Runs"  sounds like a new installment of Eno's Ambient series.

"Long Distance Runs"  sounds like a new installment of Eno's Ambient series.

"Summer '68" - Pink Floyd

"Summer '68" - Pink Floyd

I always thought the Newman song was about masturbation, as opposed to actual, penetrative intercourse?

I always thought the Newman song was about masturbation, as opposed to actual, penetrative intercourse?

His username includes "niggy" and he's not LL Cool J.  I don't think you can give him too much credibility.

His username includes "niggy" and he's not LL Cool J.  I don't think you can give him too much credibility.

Or a relationship with Chris Brown.

Or a relationship with Chris Brown.

He should jar it and put it onstage at all his shows, like Dylan's Oscar.

He should jar it and put it onstage at all his shows, like Dylan's Oscar.

Poor P.O.S. has got a P.O.S. kidney.