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"It is the right hemisphere that understands the emotional or the humorous aspect of a narrative; it is also better able to appreciate irony and sarcasm – all that is not explicit but radically alters meaning. . . . There is a large literature showing that the right hemisphere is crucial for appreciation of cartoons, jokes and humour of every kind." Iain McGilchrist, The Matter with Things

Cultural Appropriation! Main Actor in Upcoming Napoleon Movie is Not Even Napoleon

Eyebrows were raised at the release of the trailer for the upcoming Napoleon movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix and not the 19th-century French general-turned-emperor himself. Many took to Twitter to voice their opposition to the decision by Sony Studios. “From Desiree to Bill and Ted to Night at the Museum 2,

The Unsound and Little Fury

A tale told by an idiot

Rock and Roll Magazine Scolds Musician for Rebelling Against the Establishment

When staffers at Rolling Stone magazine heard the song of a blue-collar factory worker, they were quick to offer correction from their air-conditioned New York offices. “This singer is causing too much of a disturbance and must be shut down!” proclaimed Rolling Stone writer, Karen Ratched. “Who does he think

Conspirators Accuse Accusers of Being Conspiracy Theorists

Powerful people across the world are lashing back at critics who have noticed all the powerful people across the world seem to be involved in the same events and say the same things. “These deplorables are just a bunch of tin foil hat-wearers shouting at the sky,” said Congressman Eric

The Rise of Satire

Have you heard of the Scriblerus Club? It was an authors’ club founded in London in 1714. It was known for its satiric bent. Jonathan Swift was a member. Western culture had long enjoyed satire, but there was a great satiric revival right after Descartes. Satire became huge. Can we

Alleged Sex Slaveholder in Custody

Goldberry in protective custody

Nation Shocked to Learn Hollywood Still Has Writers

As news of the Hollywood writer’s strike reached the headlines, people around the world were speechless and wondered how such a thing could happen. “You mean, someone is actually writing this stuff?” exclaimed Robert Smith, an accountant outside Cedar Rapids. His sentiment was echoed by many who marveled and

Department of Civil Rights Investigating the Prancing Pony

Strange News from Bree October 18, 3018 BREE. Innkeeper Barliman Butterbur vigorously denies that he committed a civil rights infraction, but the Department of Justice isn't drinking his ale. “The record is clear,” says Mel Coors, lead prosecutor for the Civil Rights Division. “Mr. Butterbur committed a heinous

The Education Jungle Just Gets Thicker and Thicker

K-12 education is awful. It doesn't need to be.

Our Modern Superpowers are the Worst

Welcome, Heroes, to the Training Grounds of our new lives. We have been bitten by the spider descendent of the Industrial and Digital Revolutions, and we have been given a host of new superpowers and they only come with a few drawbacks. You know how this goes: it seems every