Great fucking article, Ben. So glad that Deadspin hosts this kinda content -

“The big, smart investors didn’t panic, so I don’t really buy it”

OOOOOH look who we have here, a shill for BIG WATER.

HC speaks a quiet and powerful truth here that will, in the coming years, become a lightening rod.

“I read the first 2 books in that series, and I really really didn’t like them”

He’s not an asshole because of that lame joke. It’s lame, people that like that are lame. But, are you surprised? That’s the show convalescent homes have one 24/7 to speed the hand of grim reaper.

Though I admire the volume of words you used in this article, the answer to your titular question is simply “Because they’re vacuous assholes.”

“saving someone from probably getting stomped to death falls within the purview of things that I am okay with police doing”

Because corruption should have a side.

Refreshing to see a young filmmaker make something free of cynicism, seeking a goal that’s placid, decent... and making that toothless combo into something honest and interesting and emotional.

I refuse to listen for this very reason. I Do not need my thin matrix of judgements shattered - I imagine all deadspin staff sounding like middling Yale alum. And it will stay that way.

“I’ll just say saving money doesn’t strike me as a Kardashian requirement or worry. They have so much.”

Thank you for this review Ethan.

Counterpoint: Iowa.

We’re not all attorney dads. But fascinating nonetheless, like watching sleepy parakeets all realize it’s morning at the same time.

Um. This comment rivals the article. Bravo to both ms. staid and ms. 2200AD!

Jesus. I can’t even pretend that this is amusing anymore. I feel for the kid. Look at that poor fuck - the pressure from all directions is probably meaningless compared to the pressure he’s putting on himself.

Anyone else just wanna drown that self important, smug, dorkfuck watch collector ? Just me? Why John Mayer remains in the conversation is beyond me, considering his cultural crater has filled with other boringasHelljohnmayers since 2001.

Cynicism as a bludgeon has grown tired - EXCEPT when it’s all irrefutable.

Before you inevitably come this way, vote blue in whatever shithole you’re coming from in 2020 thanx