When an artist you admire is revealed to be a creep or worse
2017: the year all remaining illusions took a hit.
I wonder when Filipinos will have their #MeToo moment. Here, where we are told that the right response to sexual harassment is “Thank you” (As in, “Pasalamat ka na na-harass ka, hindi ka naman maganda”). Or “Pay up.” Wonder if (sociological) climate change will bring about a cold day in hell.
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November 14th, 2017 at 04:58
Louis CK being outed was a devastating hit.
It’s been hard to separate the creator from their art, but I have managed to see the dividing line and make that distinction–case in point: Kanye West. Not sure if I’m on-board with his outward-facing personality, but he sure makes interesting and compelling music.
November 14th, 2017 at 16:43
volume-addict: Yeah, one good thing about having been a lit major was finding that many great writers were assholes and monsters. (It’s easier when they’re long dead.)
Much great writing comes from dark places. Monsters just happen to be there already.