A Brief Exchange Between Two Would-Be North Korean Revolutionaries

Korean 1: Now that Kim Jong-Il is dead, do you want to join me in overthrowing our country’s tyrannous regime?
Korean 2: I would, but…
Korean 1: But what?
Korean 2: I’m not insane. And I’d rather just shoot myself in the face.
Korean 1: I think you’re-
Korean 2: Or jump on a landmine.
Korean 1: Look, this-
Korean 2: But not before I watched my entire family jump on a landmine.
Korean 1: You’re-
Korean 2: Then all of my friends, and then all of their friends.
Korean 1: See, it’s-
Korean 2: And everyone I’ve ever spoken to. Ever. But only if it was systematic, emotionless and dead quick. Either alphabetically or by height - I haven’t decided yet.
Korean 1: All I’m saying is that if the Arab and Middle Eastern uprisings can be so successful, then why can’t a North Korean one?
Korean 2: Dude, you must be on crack.

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An Expert Analysis of Michael Fassbender's Running Style From the Film 'Shame'

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I like music.

I like music and lyrics.

I like music and lyrics that make me go wow-wee!

I like music and lyrics that make me go wow-wee and cor blimey!

I like music and lyrics that make me go wow-wee and cor blimey and here are ten examples that do just that.

1. Best Kept Secret - Laura Veirs

I never fail to be touched by these lyrics. You can tell in Veirs' voice that it's real and beautifully, beautifully true.

December, I was lost in a darkness I couldn't shake, Called you in California and you answered right away, You answered right away, You picked up right away.

2. Boyfriend - Marika Hackman
A line that's perfectly delivered. Sound and meaning in perfect synchronicity.
You came to me for entropy and I gave you all I had.

3. K. - Cigarettes After Sex
A modern-day love song. I'm always drawn to narratives in music and I love listening to a song with a strong sense of place. This one ticks both of those boxes. It also sounds beautiful.
I remember whe…

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