Category Archives for Culture

Bowl ‘em over, Mr Rowan

Derek Guggi Rowan’s exhibition at the Osborne Samuel gallery in London officially opens tonight and on Friday to the general public. Break a leg, Gugs. If you want to see his work, the Osborne Samuel gallery is at 23a Bruton … Continue reading

01. December 2004 by Caroline
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Language is the key

Michael Koubi was the chief interrogator of Shin Bet, Israel’s security service. This interview with him in New Scientist (more on his ‘methods’) gives me the creeps, but his thoughts on language are relevant to understanding people in general and … Continue reading

19. November 2004 by Caroline
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It’s the culture war, stupid

This is for those Dutch politicians claiming four more years of the Bush administration is a victory for its policy on the ‘war on terrorism’. BBC: Most important issues. ‘moral issues more important than Iraq’ BBC: 11 states reject gay … Continue reading

03. November 2004 by Caroline
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Who is she and how did she get that gig?

The lady reading announcements at Duivendrecht station has rerecorded the message that drives me up the wall while I’m waiting for my train. It’s worse now: ‘zer maay-bee peakpokkutch and luggitsj (small pause and deep breath) thfleefs’. Seriously, what she … Continue reading

11. October 2004 by Caroline
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Our leader is indeed the greatest leader of the working class

“Of course you may not have a membership.You can browse many information without membership. But it is recommended that you gain a membership in order to enjoy advantage in using our website.” North Korea has opened ‘Naenara’, its first web … Continue reading

20. July 2004 by Caroline
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Dance me to the end…

On my way to the theatre on Friday, I saw an old friend on the street. She looked the same as ever. Same hair, same clothes, same walk. We used to move as one, talk as one. An inseparable, pre-sexual … Continue reading

16. May 2004 by Caroline
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When they were tantric

Messenger convo: Caroline says: they’re into swinging Caroline says: or something similarly creepy The Long-Distance Punner says: yeah Caroline says: was it popbitch… The Long-Distance Punner says: so terribly suburban Caroline says: heh The Long-Distance Punner says: i think i … Continue reading

19. April 2004 by Caroline
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The passion of the clerks

In trendy ‘urban’ shop two Surinamese men in conversation: Clerk #1: “So tell me, which part of the film was the most moving to you?” Clerk #2: “Oh man, that bit where they flogged him? And the bits of flesh? … Continue reading

16. April 2004 by Caroline
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On the elevator

Veteran journalist of reputable radio show talking to newbie recruit: “Just remember, when I first got here and sat through my first editorial meeting, I thought: ‘Oh my god, everybody just knows so much. They’re so… knowledgable.’ It was intimidating. … Continue reading

16. April 2004 by Caroline
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Pocket money

Gawker gasps when confronted with a story on Sofia Coppola’s Allowance. From my 12th to my 18th or so, I was given pocket money by my parents. Fifty guilders for clothing, fifty guilders for other stuff, per month. I thought … Continue reading

09. April 2004 by Caroline
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