In August 2011 two researchers at the University of California at San Diego reported that in a controlled experiment, “subjects significantly preferred spoiled over unspoiled stories in the case of both ironic twist stories and mysteries.” In fact, it seems “that giving away surprises makes readers like stories better “perhaps because of the “pleasurable tension caused by the disparity in knowledge between the omniscient reader and the character.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/what-do-spoilers-spoil/
In addition to my numerous other acquaintances I have still one more intimate friend — my melancholy. In the midst of pleasure, in the midst of work, she beckons to me, calls me aside, even though I remain present bodily. My melancholy is the most faithful sweetheart I have had — no wonder that I return the love!
— Søren Kierkegaard
image from link below, quote from SK, added by moi
(Source: pushthemovement)
http://martyrs-of-grunge.tumblr.com
Chris Farley and Mudhoney (still from 1996’s Black Sheep)
![Ska Bonanza: The Studio One Ska Years [Disc 2]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m401snSOYc1qjzqdlo1_cover.jpg)
The mercury crosses 80 and this is all I want to hear.
http://instagr.am/p/J3KuzQh1PI/
Happy. Hour. (Taken with instagram)
You, me, and the baby makes three.
Life is dull, life is grey
At its best, it’s just okay
But I’m happy to report, life is also short
Quasi, “California”
What can I say? I like large, flightless birds.
KAKAPOS!!! Soooo cute. All done, on Murray!
The background grey was just done (hence red and raw), but everything else is healed. Can’t wait to get healed pictures!
I never knew my legs were so shapely.
Ms Melanie tattooing like a boss! (Get it? Because she’s the boss?? Yea, it was funny.)
http://instagr.am/p/JZMCXrqgea/
More than zero (Taken with Instagram at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall)
President Obama & Star Trek’s Lt. Uhura Pose Together Giving the Vulcan Salute
Reason enough for a 2nd term.