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David Foster Wallace? Is that you?

I agree. Lots of pop culture "mavens" writing for this site don't seem to have seen any of the greats, let alone the lesser-known cult gems.

I liked the movie!

I thought this was a parody comment, of someone writing like the "Call Me When You Are Ready to Have a Serious Conversation About Green Lantern" guy.

You're welcome, but I think it would make an interesting song.

That caption says "Headlong Fight"

I can taste those meaty, substantive man parts right now.

Possibly but not a classic case.

Hard to have full snob credentials when you mistake peak for peek

I am only interested in this movie if one or more of the following things happen: (!) He wears a tiara, chain belt, and yellow shirt; (2) He says "Sweet Christmas!" a lot; (3) There is a scene in which he demands, "Where's my money, honey?" of a supervillain who failed to pay him $200; (4) Iron Fist is in it.

Isn't this album called Illinoise? If not, why not?

No, I don't get it.

Especially men! You hate to see poor helpless men get attacked by rabid Feminazis, amirite?!

You are exactly right, and very well expressed. The posts above by Ace Stephens have a very strong "blame the victim / Ayn Rand hyper-rationality above what we actually know to be true about the real world" vibe.

How does it feel to be bitter and alone?

His fine what?

Sure, the film may come off as cliched, but it's hard for most people to understand the life of the mind.

Reading is so important.

Are they on vine swings during the sex scene?

This is the best Random Roles ever. Without question. Historic, hugely informative, some of the last available first-person accounts, funny, witty, honest —- everything this feature should be.