purple prose — generally reserved writing about Havana

New Zealand, I think.

I took that juxtaposition to be intentional. It makes explicit what is implicit in the "personality" pieces discussed in the roundtable. It's uncomfortable and gross to see the content of articles like those spelled out so clearly. Long shot, but perhaps the writers would pause in their masturbatory writing if they…

My interesting hill to die on … looks like a good spot
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In cable news, at least, there's no effort at all put into distinguishing editorial content from news content; quite the opposite.

Perhaps I'm the only one, but I find River's schtick tiresome and off-putting. I'm at a loss to understand her appeal. The fact that she heads off to the library next is a relief. No surprise that this episode didn't work for me.

Does it really "illustrate the strength of the source material" if it requires another musician creating a transformative interpretation which strips the "radio-ready gloss" away to make the songs seem real, honest and relatable? Adams' interpretation elevates the source material as opposed to highlighting it.