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« I could tell you why the ocean’s near the shore, but then I’d have to kill you.
Good and evil are the prejudices of God — said the snake. »

…until real posting recommences.

Published
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Nicola Karras
on April 4, 2008
in Extemporanea
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This may be simultaneously the most adorable and the saddest thing in the world.

« I could tell you why the ocean’s near the shore, but then I’d have to kill you.
Good and evil are the prejudices of God — said the snake. »

4 Responses to “…until real posting recommences.”

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  1. 1 TKB
    April 5, 2008 at 11:26 am

    But if he’s fulfilling his telos, can we really be sad for him? …

    (Yes.)

  2. 2 The Reactionary Epicurean
    April 5, 2008 at 2:21 pm

    I prefer this ending:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2SnDB_orzQ

  3. 3 Nicola
    April 5, 2008 at 2:26 pm

    But is the struggle to overcome as meaningful when there’s an easy (and safe) out?

  4. 4 Jake McGuire
    April 6, 2008 at 11:04 pm

    Oh jesus!

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