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Creating Yourself With Television (And The World)

Creating Yourself With Television (And The World)

Daniel Coffeen Daniel Coffeen
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What is it we want from television, not to mention art, philosophy, poetry, literature, film, the world in general?

13 Horrible Tragedies That Could Be Prevented With Wireless Headphones

13 Horrible Tragedies That Could Be Prevented With Wireless Headphones

Rob Fee Rob Fee
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If you love your dog, you’ll get some wireless headphones.

50 Ways To Make People Hate You

50 Ways To Make People Hate You

Jayson Flores Jayson Flores
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3. Take the last piece of pizza.

7 TV Shows From The Last Decade That I Have Not Seen Yet

7 TV Shows From The Last Decade That I Have Not Seen Yet

Chris Slater Chris Slater
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We’re entering into a new Golden Age of television.

HAIM: The Girls’ Lyrical Guide to A-holes

HAIM: The Girls’ Lyrical Guide to A-holes

Erin Kay Erin Kay
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Even if it takes two to tango, don’t mistake his exceptional ineptitude as a reflection of your lack of effort.

‘Orange Is The New Black’ Has A Privilege Problem

‘Orange Is The New Black’ Has A Privilege Problem

Nico Lang Nico Lang
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However, when Piper Chapman gets out, recidivism is not the reality she faces. Piper Kerman landed a book deal and her own critically acclaimed TV show.

5 TV Villains That Would Make Great Drinking Buddies

5 TV Villains That Would Make Great Drinking Buddies

Cristina Schreil Cristina Schreil
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I would constantly hold my breath, hoping Cersei would reach her cup toward a terrified servant and demand “More wine.”

Television Episodes I Need To Discuss In Therapy

Television Episodes I Need To Discuss In Therapy

Carrie Wittmer Carrie Wittmer
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There are some episodes that tore out my heart with a trident and sucked a lot of the moisture out of my eyes.

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