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[–] 1984@lemmy.today 3 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

I think books are cool. Anyone who read books is a cool person and not yet lost to social media addiction. They can still be in the moment with themselves.

I had a period when I could not read a single page in a book because my mind was constantly wanting to use the phone instead. Many people are like that right now.

[–] belunos@lemmus.org 0 points 3 hours ago

Books over sex? Nah fam, you can keep that deal

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 hours ago

Only fuck people who make an expensive signal like Jay Gatsby.

[–] Malyca@lemmy.zip 14 points 11 hours ago

Some people read ebooks, especially if they're in a small apartment

[–] Mikina@programming.dev 63 points 16 hours ago (7 children)

I knew I recognized him from somewhere.

I have no idea who he is, but this is my favorite quote ever, as someone who's both a goth/punk poser and works in cybersecurity.

[–] QuantumSparkles@sh.itjust.works 11 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

John waters. As a young straight kid in a religious household in the south he was the first person that showed me there can be humor that involves lgbtq+ people that isn’t hateful or dismissive, followed by David Sedaris. And strangely enough it was through comedy that I first felt empathy for people I had been indoctrinated to hate. He’s definitely out there and quite honestly a lot of his stuff isn’t to my taste but he’s got some great material

[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 31 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

he wrote and directed the musical Hairspray and the movie Pink Flamingos. Both of which are worth it if you don't have a predisposition to hating campy, lgbtq+ or musicals.

[–] Mikina@programming.dev 13 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

I'll take a look. This is the second quote from him that resonates with me prety deeply, he seems like a cool guy.

[–] Catoblepas@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 10 hours ago

If you find his films a bit too much (which is fair), he’s also done a standup show called This Filthy World which you would probably enjoy.

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 7 points 14 hours ago

If you have that predisposition you should hatewatch them

[–] stickyprimer@lemmy.world 3 points 12 hours ago

If you want a movie of his that’s very accessible, I recommend Pecker. The stuff he’s most known for was just a bit too out there for my tastes.

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 4 points 14 hours ago

Hey, my favorite coffee shop has at least two comfy chairs at each of their... Five? I think they have five locations now. Way to go dudes. Anyways I can shrimp up whenever I visit. I don't want to say they did it just for me but I am a regular and if I can't shrimp I have to go home. They are the best for looking out for me.

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[–] echodot@feddit.uk 17 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) (1 children)

So my steam library isn't enough hur?

[–] DisasterTransport@startrek.website 4 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

It better be at least 51% visual novels

[–] v4ld1z@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Most of them are probably closer to novellas by word count, that's a good point.

[–] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 3 points 10 hours ago

ok boomer

i gave away 99% of my books outside a few reference books, I have 1000s of books on an elibary, managed on Caliber and read them on a Kobo. i can and do also use the overdrive app to read library books on my kobo. I also have a library card and visit regularly.

He can live in a memorial room to dead trees

[–] homes@piefed.world 33 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago)

Once I offered to buy John Waters a drink, and the bartender got offended

Edit: at the very idea that John Waters would ever be charged for a drink

[–] sangeteria@lemmy.ml 4 points 11 hours ago

What if they're hot

[–] U7826391786239@piefed.zip 24 points 17 hours ago (3 children)

what if i've drastically reduced my physical books, but have thousands of epubs?

[–] thesohoriots@lemmy.world 28 points 17 hours ago (1 children)
[–] thisbenzingring@lemmy.today 13 points 16 hours ago (1 children)
[–] thesohoriots@lemmy.world 8 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

You can soak, but no jumper.

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[–] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 13 points 17 hours ago (7 children)

I dunno, can't see them in a bookshelf. He didn't say anything about making reading cool, just books. "If they don't have books, don't fuck them."

I don't think digital versions count, at least not for John.

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[–] quips@slrpnk.net 7 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

My books are on my phone…

[–] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 8 points 13 hours ago

So you can fuck wherever then. Nice.

[–] Gonzako@lemmy.world 4 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah, and I am certain you don't have "Poor" by K O'Sullivan

[–] quips@slrpnk.net 2 points 12 hours ago

No, I read for fun and that doesn’t look like a book I’d have fun reading

[–] ShinkanTrain@lemmy.ml 5 points 13 hours ago

Sorry John, I only have physical copies of books with pretty pictures on them.

[–] Console_Modder@sh.itjust.works 15 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

I have the core rules book, investigator manual, and keeper manual for the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG, does that count?

[–] its_kim_love@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 17 hours ago

It counts double.

[–] snoons@lemmy.ca 9 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

what if all my books are on the compooter

[–] MrSelfDestruct@piefed.zip 9 points 15 hours ago
[–] Stefan_S_from_H@piefed.zip 7 points 15 hours ago

Fun fact: ebooks are better for the environment than paper books.

[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 14 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Looks at hot accountant.

"QuickBooks"

Close enough?

[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 9 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

QuickBooks is for when you’re getting fucked by the IRS.

[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 3 points 14 hours ago

So, for everybody.

[–] Emi@ani.social 12 points 17 hours ago (2 children)
[–] FinjaminPoach@lemmy.world 8 points 16 hours ago

If i go to someones house and they have a manga shelf my clothes are coming off pronto. Assuming all parties consent, that is.

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[–] peteypete420@sh.itjust.works 7 points 16 hours ago

Eh, i rent i dont own. Which means i move every few years. Also i have a library card, so i dont own very many books at all. I still read alot tho.

[–] vegafjord@slrpnk.net 3 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago)

Coldness of the word cool isnt my thing. Im more into bloom.

[–] DandomRude@piefed.social 5 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

I have bookshelves behind my desk. When I’m on video calls from my home office, I’ve gotten into the habit of using Blur or some other background filter, because people always give me that weird look when they see books in the background. And I’m not even that old....

[–] Adulated_Aspersion@lemmy.world 6 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

Could it be that the titles / authors of those books are at issue as opposed to the fact that there are books?

[–] DandomRude@piefed.social 4 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago) (1 children)

I very much doubt that the spines are even legible (even if they were, there would be nothing to hide).

It's just that people in the field I work in mostly think books are outdated, which is of course complete nonsense, but somehow that’s how they define themselves.

[–] Adulated_Aspersion@lemmy.world 2 points 6 hours ago

I cant recall the name of the sage, but I do recall the quote.

Dumb people be dumb.

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