Probably not adding anything to the discussion.. but, yes, this song fucking sucks!

I keep ranting that easily one of the best novels of the year is Richard Price's "THE WHITES." I was told it has been on some end-of-the-year lists, but I haven't seen any, and, regardless, it should be on more. I think there's a hesitancy to give it such recognition because it's perceived as a genre novel.

Man I was a fan back in the day. Even bought his horrible solo album.

A "Roots" remake? All I have to say to that is: GOOD FOR ONE FREE HUG.

The only person I really hate… is me [sobs quietly]

It's "The Scottish Play" you halfwit!

I'll try that first chance I get…

It always struck me as odd, while his Big Day is still going on, how he was able to eat that huge meal, given how strung out he was.

The meat pies Anthony Hopkins serves to Jessica Lange in "Titus."

I remember thinking those lumps he was frying looked like chorizo. That's about the unhealthiest red meat one can consume, but it enhances any kind of burrito tenfold.

I liked the "Good Morning Burger" because it validated my opinion that a fried egg (with bacon) is actually a delicious burger topping. They even have the option at Red Robin.

I was invited to vote in their best-of-the-year! books awards in what I assume was the first field. Initially I was like, "neat!", but then I was really struck by how much was missing from the categories, like, really obvious shit that should've been there… I assume that means the nominees are chosen by said…

"The Invisible Bridge" is a worthy sequel… although, if you found the style of "Nixonland!" grating, you might want to take an interval before starting TIB.

CITY ON FIRE by Garth Risk Hallberg

"The Little Friend" is my favorite book of Tartt's, which is odd, because I've heard many Tartt fans describe it as their least favorite.

Yes, this.

I'm amazed anyone remembers that band. If I recall correctly, wasn't the song referring to black women?

There were a lot of bands like that, from that era (Skid Row comes to mind)… The thing that seems odd about their grievances was: how long did they think their bands were going to be popular? Did Warrant seriously envision a Rolling Stones-like longevity? They had two successful albums (2.5?). To pull a couple…

Supposedly Lane regretted "Cherry Pie" because he wanted to move the band in a more respectable direction, and saw "Uncle Tom's Cabin" as Exhibit A. However, the record company said they needed a launch single more on par with the peppy metal of "Down Boys," so he wrote "Cherry Pie" in begrudging acquiescence.

Actually, that basically happened a few years back. Only the homeowners didn't call Dylan a "hippie," they called him an "eccentric-looking old man."