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Jodi Eichler-Levine's avatar

I came down with covid the day after the election and promptly binged the first two seasons of Ted Lasso (very late to that party...)

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Jennifer Keishin Armstrong's avatar

Oh, wow, it's like the universe kept it for you until now. Perfect choice for this.

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Saul Austerlitz's avatar

Excellent choice for this moment!

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Daniel King's avatar

I scrolled up South Park reruns and was reminded to laugh at how ridiculous we all are as humans. I also pulled out a bunch of old poppy "New Wave" & Soul/Funk vinyl from the 70s & 80s to soothe the rope burned soul. I even tried to relearn the moonwalk. It was a little sad, just like before! HEE-Hee! Finally I got back in it & am here, now makin' my opinions known, spreadin' facts, and learning even more online. Fight the Power!

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Jennifer Keishin Armstrong's avatar

I love this, Daniel! South Park is always a good choice for that. I recently rewatched the covid special ... what a piece of work! We need pop culture to bolster our spirits for the fights ahead.

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Jennifer Keishin Armstrong's avatar

Paddington is an inspired choice, Kirthana! Hugh Grant should be in everything.

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Kirthana Ramisetti's avatar

It really was lovely, and Hugh Grant is so funny in it. Come to think of it, a lot of his movies would make for some good comfort viewing.

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Jennifer Keishin Armstrong's avatar

Music & Lyrics, always. And just his parts of Wonka.

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The Anonymous Author's avatar

Love Paddington! I binged Brooklyn Nine-Nine after the election, needed something comforting. The men of that show offer a much needed contrast to the "masculinity" of Musk and Trump. Thinking of writing an article about it actually...

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