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Older: One hour, twelve minutes, three seconds of my life.
They Might Be Giants wrote a song about time running out. I started a stopwatch and wrote about dying, and the heat death of the universe.
4 hrs ago
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My Man: When Your Body Doesn't Want to Get Along with Your Brain
A disconnected and removed discussion about My Man by They Might Be Giants. Plus an emotional reflection on what it's like to lose control of your body.
May 22
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Chase Roper
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Drink! a Different Kind of Anthem for Alcohol
A look at They Might Be Giants' song about the person who has a problem with drinking. And the very personal memories where alcohol deteriorated my…
May 9
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Hopeless Bleak Despair
A deeply personal essay on grief, depression, and survival through They Might Be Giants’ “Hopeless Bleak Despair.”
May 2
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Yeh Yeh
A hungover diner, a familiar melody, and the pure “yes” energy of Yeh Yeh. A joyful dive into They Might Be Giants’ most effortlessly fun cover.
Apr 25
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Chase Roper
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Hovering Sombrero: You're Never Just a Hat
What can a floating hat teach us about self-worth? A personal essay on Hovering Sombrero by They Might Be Giants, mental spirals, and the art of not…
Apr 20
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I’ve Got a Fang: A Story About Teeth, Terror, Self-Esteem
An incident at dinner and a They Might Be Giants song that suddenly feels too real.
Apr 14
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Another First Kiss
A song by They Might Be Giants that is about the quiet, ordinary version of love that is seldom written about.
Apr 4
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Mr. Xcitement
Let it be known: They Might Be Giants, Doughty, The Elegant Too.
Mar 28
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Man, It's So Loud In Here: The Perfect Dance Song for Introverts
One of They Might Be Giants' best and most perfect songs.
Mar 14
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Cyclops Rock: Spite Punk for the Brokenhearted
Heartbreak, grocery stores, and the Son of Poseidon.
Mar 7
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Bangs: Blow My Mind, Your Royal Flyness
A personal reflection on “Bangs” by They Might Be Giants, the bright and obsessive opener to Mink Car, and the strange power of aesthetic fixation.
Feb 28
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