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Kyle

The Loop - Jeremy Robert Johnson. Another "Survive the Night" horror novel-- although technically I believe it's closer to 36 hour or so. But that's not a bad thing! In the same way that I love "seige" movies (where the protagonists know the big bad is coming for them, so they f...

Kyle

Yeah- I feel like we appreciated white people rapping way more than we should have. True - and yet, occasional counterpoints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHCdS7O248g I was thinking of that song too when I wrote it. And don't get me wrong, I love both songs from the perspective of earnest teen-m...

Kyle

Yeah- I feel like we appreciated white people rapping way more than we should have.

Kyle

I'm tired about people complaining about trigger warnings. It's always conservatives, and it seems to come from a place of "There's nothing wrong with this content. Snowflake." Let's be clear. There's something wrong with the minstrel show crows in Dumbo. There's something wrong with the S...

Kyle

So I've been watching a lot of Hall and Oates videos. Out of Touch is great for the 80s dancing. Seriously, Oates is really owning it. But there's this weird moment at the 1:34 mark of this video where Hall does a spinning motion with his hand and sings quietly, "Turn around." I don't know...

Kyle

He dodged the draft. And he has little shame about it. It explains why he went to great lengths to discuss his moral objection to the Vietnam War. In a way, it was refreshing to hear him talk about it so honestly, but it was a bit of a lecture on how awful the war was (although I agreed with everyth...

Kyle

So by 1969 the Temptones apparently broke up (the story is vague or I missed it) and Oates bummed around Europe for several months being a hippie. When he returned, he found that the place he'd been crashing had the locks changed and he had no where to stay. So he went to his friend, Darryl Hall's p...

Kyle

which was a white-boy, motown group Does he ever describe himself and Hall as "blue-eyed soul?" Don't know if that term came later, or was used as an insult, so I'd be curious to hear if uses it. He hasn't yet- and it will be telling if he doesn't. But he hasn't really gotten to him and D...

Kyle

I remember how "important" that song and movie seemed at the time. I feel like it's kind of pablum now.

Kyle

I saw that. That was cool as shit.

Kyle

To start, Oates narrates most of the book. And he doesn't sound like you'd think. Knowing he's a smaller guy, I thought he'd have a higher pitched voice. But I also forgot he's a professional acclaimed singer. So His voice is actually very smooth, deeper than you'd guess and pleasant to listen to. H...

Kyle

Y'all, I have to post about this book here because my wife told me that I'm no longer allowed to talk to her about John Oates. As you read this, you're going to think that I'm doing a bit- that I'm putting on this false enthusiasm for John Oates because it's so random that I'm reading his memoir. I ...

Kyle

Good morning to you!

Kyle

I don't have time for a full report because I have an all-day depo. But I want to make notes for myself so I don't forget for a full write up tonight: voice/car/grandma/mundane/7:40/DH&JO/World Wildlife Organization

Honestly, I'm fascinated by this guy.

Kyle

That analysis? BANGER!

Kyle

The first real miss of 1985. Not that it's terrible, but it's just blah.

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Kyle

Y'all, I'm going to start the John Oates memoir, Change of Seasons, today on audiobook. Narrated by John Oates and some other dude (which I assume means Oates does the intro and the other guy does the rest, but who knows). I'm VERY excited for this, and will be documenting my experience here in this...

Kyle

This song was a school dance staple forever. It’s hard to separate that experience and emotions from objectively analyzing the song, which I suspect is mediocre. But I love it.

Kyle

I must have watched that video 50 times. The homophobic slurs are jarring, but still a great song.

Kyle

I personally believe posting under a pseudonym, for me, is dumb. I post under my name with the understanding that I’ll be accountable for what I post. If it’s something I don’t want people knowing I post, then I won’t post it. That said, I recognize that I have the privilege of posting under my name...

Kyle

Okay, I bought the John Oates memoir on audiobook (narrated by John Oates!). I think I'll start a thread to update my experience with it.

Kyle

I'm obsessed with John Oates. I'm convinced he gets it, right? He realizes what's going on and he's having a blast on this ride. I think I might be falling in love with him.

Kyle

Not a good song, but I love it because of the middle school earnestness and importance for me.

Kyle

1984 is winning, but 1985 starts out promising.

Kyle

“ or imitating Will Arnett, I suppose” Damn. That’s a great line. I forgot I said that. Also- 8 months later and I still remember everything about this movie and how freaking great it is. This needs more attention and to become a cult classic. This directing pair is also the duo that directed Cootie...

Kyle

I liked Billy Idol, but in retrospect- he's just a phony, right? Like, his big hits were covers (Rebel Yell and Mony, Mony) and, even though this is written by him, it's completely different from his image. I just think he's a manufactured product that's trying to be Iggy Pop. Am I wrong? Also- I st...

Kyle

By the way- Mike- you were right. I subbed chickpeas for the pork in this thing and it was still freaking great. The sauce on this dish is one of my favorites.

Kyle

Phoebe wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:35 pm
Mike wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:35 pmThis slaps!
Did you get this from your kids? One of my kids, that's pretty much all she says.

Same at my house. At least they’ve stopped saying “No cap.”

Kyle

Mike wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:24 am I feel like this is a cheesy song, but I can't tell, because my nostalgia loves it so much.

Exactly.

Kyle

What a rock and roll name! Dan Hartman! Oooo! You rock so hard... Dan. Hartman.

Yikes.

Kyle

Tahlvin wrote: ↑Fri Feb 19, 2021 1:08 pm My brother-in-law's name is Matthew Wilder. Different person, but same name...

Whatever. That's not even legal.

Kyle

BANGER!

Kyle

I get it and I get why you're defending the institution. I just disagree.

Kyle

Stevie Wonder. Y'all. Damn.

Kyle

Are we still in 84?

Kyle

To what you’re saying, also captured in this inflation is education. I have a friend who is a chiropractor, as is his wife. They were both licensed about six to seven years ago. Each of them took almost $200,000 in debt for their degrees. They can’t even prescribe medicine. But as the practice becam...

Kyle

Daryl Hall was very pretty. John Oats was another person in the group.

Kyle

I think the question should be answered in the reverse. We shouldn't be asking, why should it be cheaper? The right question is, why does it cost this much? Your question looks at what the value and expected return on investment is. My question asks what the costs are to justify a 1/4 million dollar...

Kyle

I agree. He was truly one of the genius musicians of our lifetime.

Kyle

BANGER!

Kyle

That was pretty cool. I love this shit.

Kyle

Tahlvin wrote: ↑Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:06 pm People, we are landing a rover on Mars today! Watch, if you're able!

My whole family is watching it on tv!

Kyle

Jesus, remember how big Laura Branigan was? I forgot this song even existed.

BANGER!

Kyle

I also just think it's ridiculous that college costs this much. It's a way of limiting higher education to people who come from families with more money. As Flame points out, this disproportionately affects people of color. But just for my family- my daughter wants to be a doctor and, if she had her...

Kyle

My second favorite hair from the 80s.

Kyle

One of my favorite songs from the 80s.

Kyle

Agreed.

Kyle

I'm not an economist, but in addition to Kyle's point about not fixing the actual problem, I think there will be knock-on effects that may wipe out the benefits. Everyone's debt is someone else's "investment". By wiping out this debt, you will immediately destroy wealth for a large chunk ...

Kyle

Still alive and briefly with power!

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