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Bill Burr on Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic is too funny
Also: 1) How to talk to kids. 2) Why ragebait is an awful way to persuade me. 3) A list of classic movies for teens.
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The biggest mistake the trans movement made
On gender, grace, and introductions.
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This might be my least popular opinion
A deep dive on the troubles facing mainstream media. Also: Fun Fauxtations and clever Quickies.
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Criticism is the ultimate compliment
1) What the NBA can teach us about life. 2) A poem called "Season of Slop." 3) David Foster Wallace on writing. 4) Jokes. 5) Kendrick at the Super Bowl.
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808s & bellyache
On Kanye's meltdown and the billionaire boys. Also: Laziness is a skill.
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[Captured] Caddy-wack, Chyron the spectrum, and tampons at Meta
10 images to rock your world. Also: DEI gone wild, the Luka trade, and Elon goes DOGE on the federal government.
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The plane crashed because of…DEI!
Also, where have all the tech bros gone?
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January 2025

On Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and the curse of charisma
There's a big difference in how they generate material. And you can see it in their respective acts.
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Why there's no "Joe Rogan of the left"
Five reasons why there's no Leftie Joe.
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What Elon and H*tler really have in common
On Musk's "Roman salute." Also: New Vooza compilation, construction, third places, overnight sensations, and lots more.
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Meet the new boss
Same as the, well, y'know.
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There's no such thing as f– you money
Zuck, Bezos, Musk, and the rest of Silicon Valley bend the knee. The lesson: F- you charisma trumps f– you money.
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