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hey awkward thing over here

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In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little, yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read. But the bitter truth we critics must face, is that in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than our criticism designating it so. But there are times when a critic truly risks something, and that is in the discovery and defense of the new. The world is often unkind to new talent, new creations. The new needs friends. Last night, I experienced something new: an extraordinary meal from a singularly unexpected source. To say that both the meal and its maker have challenged my preconceptions about fine cooking is a gross understatement. They have rocked me to my core. In the past, I have made no secret of my disdain for Chef Gusteau's famous motto, "Anyone can cook." But I realize, only now do I truly understand what he meant. Not everyone can become a great artist; but a great artist can come from anywhere. It is difficult to imagine more humble origins than those of the genius now cooking at Gusteau's, who is, in this critic's opinion, nothing less than the finest chef in France. I will be returning to Gusteau's soon, hungry for more.

Anton Ego, Ratatouille (2007)

I have watched many Pixar movies many many MANY times over the years, and I think I can finally say with conviction that Ratatouille holds the top spot for me. There are so many hilarious, well animated and edited scenes (the special order sequence) as well as the ultimate Pixar scene that never fails to make me cry out of overwhelming emotion (Ego taking a bite of the ratatouille). I’ve always loved Ego’s quote “Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere”, and seeing his full review written out like this makes me appreciate the writing in this movie even more.

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Sweatpants are a sign of defeat.

Karl Lagerfeld

I’ve had this quote saved since 2013

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I adore Amy Sedaris, and I’m absolutely delighted to see that her home is just as colorful, creative, and zany as her personality.

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Listening to this on repeat as I try to calm myself down and not have a panic attack. JUST 3 MORE WEEKS.

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Friday’s at fieldsite

SF brought a giant bag of Goldfish crackers to share with me in session and gave me several checkmarks on my SRS because “you did such a good job listening to me!”

NF gave me a card she had made several days ago. Inside, there was a drawing of us and the message: “Dear Ms. C, I want to know what we are doing today. And I mess you. From: N”

I asked JS, “What is one of Ms. C’s good habits?” and he said, “Looking pretty!” Later, he told me to close my eyes and proceeded to smear off my eyeliner.

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Another year, same shit

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It blows my mind that I first saved this video in freshman year of college because I thought it was so me..... and now 10 years later in grad school, it is EVEN MORE ME. I become paralyzed by the overwhelming number of things I have to do and can’t decide on the best order in which to do them, so I end up doing nothing.

And how was your weekend?

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Mood, vibes, etc.

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Andy: “Some days you can’t shut up” Conan: "I like to say it's Joyce-ian" Andy: "Talk about jerkin' off!"

The bestest duo!

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Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King

I love stand-up comedy and have seen and listened to a lot of specials over the years. I have my favorites that never fail to make me laugh (Louis CK, Bill Burr) and ones who I feel connected to through a certain channel (John Mulaney/tv shows, Marc Maron/personality, Ali Wong/Asian female, etc.)

I just watched Hasan Minhaj’s Homecoming King and related to it on so many different levels, like these are themes I would talk about if I had to write a stand-up special. There’s the older sibling experience, growing up in an immigrant family (as a good kid, not a rebel), dealing with racism... Then there’s also the silly stuff like AIM status updates, Southwest’s many stops en route to New York, and Facebook creeping "because she has a public profile, and that's her fault".

Most importantly, this was the first special where it felt like the comedian did not cater to white people as the primary intended audience. For the first time, I didn’t feel like an outsider in the audience. 

I loved that he included phrases in Hindi when telling stories about his family, and that some audience members would understand and react before he translated into English for the rest of us. Those audience members probably had a richer understanding of the story that was lost in translation, and I was happy for them because I would also want to include phrases in Korean if I was talking about my life.

If you haven’t seen it yet, it is a highly recommended rollercoaster of emotions and laughter.

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Reblogging myself for the lyrical relevancy because I didn’t pay attention at the time. These days it feels like life is all about the timing... and that I have a very poor sense of it.

Life has always had a funny way of never making sense

It decides when love will be restrained and when it will be spent

I just close my eyes and try to breathe

While my heart is breaking secretly

Love’s not out of sight, it’s simply out of reach

And that’s just the way it is

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06.05.07

me: i ran downstairs and drowned my sorrows in chocolate he: ........ how was it me: it was ok the cream was ok the chocolate shell was heavenly DUDE my mom was harassing me about it she asked if it was for her and i said no but she could have a bite an hour later "are you going to eat it? can i eat it?" an hour later "aren't you going to eat it?" 20 min ago "are you not going to eat that chocolate??" "I WILL!!!"

Typical mom. So umma. She has not changed.

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“The Way She Is” - Jon McLaughlin

His newest song that he’s played at the last two concerts I went to. I can’t wait til it’s recorded and released! Why is his voice so perfect?!

I realized that something about all his songs and his voice brings up all the unrequited love, heartbreak, and dreams that I had back in high school and college - back when I still had Feelings with a capital Passion. His concert felt like I was reliving all those emotional highs and lows again, hence me almost tearing up as my cold robot heart stirred.

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01x19 Tactical Village

Super sick on Valentines Day, so binge-watching my new favorite show.

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Do you want to build a snowman?

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hehe

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Gene: Ah! What's happening? Louise: Thanks for doing that. You're a great large brother Gene: Anytime, shrimp.

So precious. So heartwarming.

07x05 Large Brother, Where Fart Thou?

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07x05 Large Brother, Where Fart Thou?

I loved the exact moment (and the noise he makes) when Gene realizes his little sister needs him to step up as big large brother.