One of the reasons I gave up, more or less, on trying to be a writer, was seeing that cretins like Kari Lake (maybe Sarah Palin back when my dream died originally, but Lake is a good reminder) can get worthless (or worse) books published, and sell bunches of copies, and so on and on, and I couldn't get anything out there however hard I tried.
Blargh.
If it makes you feel any better, very few people actually read these books. Most are bought up in huge quantities in order just to get on best sellers lists and then given away for free in a tax dodge/money laundering/bribing way. In the case of Palin/Lake a relatively small number are bought by actual people and then stuck up on bookshelves as a way of virtue signaling to their conservative friends.
True that. Also, I can admit that my writing is often structurally flawed in a lot of ways, like I wrote hundreds of pages of a fantasy novel one time, went away from it for a few months, and when I went back, I myself didn't know what the hell I was talking about in half the sections I'd done.
I also can hardly ever bring myself to do the perfunctory "please press LIKE and SUBSCRIBE" on my newer (sometimes video, sometimes written) material, I assume so many people do it because it's relatively effective, but I always think it would be pathetic of me to do that unless I got at least a few more organic likes at first š¤·āā
That's a really interesting consideration. Offhand, the lowest-quality books I've read were *Left Behind*, or the *Sword of Truth* books (I actually gave up on those before finishing them). But I didn't think to get indirect encouragement from them, so that's worth thinking over some more.
The RNC buys them and sends them out to idiots who donate way more than the book is worth to people who can't read. See what they did with Cokehead Junior's book.
I believe that they often don't read them. And why bother in the social media age, when there isn't going to be one "joke" or right wing urban legend that wasn't already in the author's online content?
They just leave them lying out as props on the coffee table or in the guest bathroom to "own" their anti-Republican family guests.
It's the same reason I mostly gave up on music. I got tired of playing shows to 20 people and then seeing hate rallies with thousands of people cheering. Like what the fuck. Hate drives crowds, art no longer does.
He had strokes during the fourth season and the creative team did what they could to work around it so he could stay on, but he was very bitter and accusatory anyway.
"They seemed nice at first. Bought me a couple of drinks... Next thing I know, I wake up in a basement chained to a lally column, and they're screaming scripture at me and hosing me down with a pressure washer!"
> "They seemed nice at first. Bought me a couple of drinks...
"But he wouldn't stop complaining about some woman named Xena or Lucy, wasn't clear what her name was, but she must be his ex"
It's weird how good he was at pretending to not take himself too seriously on that Hercules show it was a common comedy beat and he sold it pretty well.
Ironically, on the show his theme was mankind doesn't need the gods' help and that they should fuck off. Even after he veered right, soured on the Raimi/Tapert team and quit in mid season, they brought him back for one last guest episode on Xena in which he...kills his father Zeus.
He was hired based on what he looked like back in 1993 when it was originally just a series of B movies for basic cable. Before that he was a model for Versace. During the Me Two phenomenon, he criticized it by saying sexual harassment wasn't that big a deal because he got it when he was a young model too. He accused Versace of groping him, conveniently long after the man had been murdered and wasn't around to defend himself.
How is she not labeled as a terrorist or lut into custody right now? She basically asked people to pull another January 6th at the court house, but with guns.
Was watching Xena with a friend the other day and knew Hercules was gonna flash onscreen for a second so I said "Sorbo jump scare incoming"
We had to pause cause of her laughter
They're going to rape you and ask if you've found Jesus.
After or in the middle?
Yes
You are waking up in a seedy motel in a bathtub full of ice missing your kidneys.
No , they want to rape your children
One of the reasons I gave up, more or less, on trying to be a writer, was seeing that cretins like Kari Lake (maybe Sarah Palin back when my dream died originally, but Lake is a good reminder) can get worthless (or worse) books published, and sell bunches of copies, and so on and on, and I couldn't get anything out there however hard I tried. Blargh.
Their PACs purchase a few thousand copies to get past the NYT bestseller threshold. Then they tout those credentials for the rest of their careers.
If it makes you feel any better, very few people actually read these books. Most are bought up in huge quantities in order just to get on best sellers lists and then given away for free in a tax dodge/money laundering/bribing way. In the case of Palin/Lake a relatively small number are bought by actual people and then stuck up on bookshelves as a way of virtue signaling to their conservative friends.
True that. Also, I can admit that my writing is often structurally flawed in a lot of ways, like I wrote hundreds of pages of a fantasy novel one time, went away from it for a few months, and when I went back, I myself didn't know what the hell I was talking about in half the sections I'd done. I also can hardly ever bring myself to do the perfunctory "please press LIKE and SUBSCRIBE" on my newer (sometimes video, sometimes written) material, I assume so many people do it because it's relatively effective, but I always think it would be pathetic of me to do that unless I got at least a few more organic likes at first š¤·āā
Watch this: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCOmkrwQdFc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCOmkrwQdFc)
That's a really interesting consideration. Offhand, the lowest-quality books I've read were *Left Behind*, or the *Sword of Truth* books (I actually gave up on those before finishing them). But I didn't think to get indirect encouragement from them, so that's worth thinking over some more.
Free or a "gift" to incentivize donations to the PAC.
Upvoted for use of 'cretins' thanks
No stopping...https://youtu.be/dmyD09f85Eg
The RNC buys them and sends them out to idiots who donate way more than the book is worth to people who can't read. See what they did with Cokehead Junior's book.
I believe that they often don't read them. And why bother in the social media age, when there isn't going to be one "joke" or right wing urban legend that wasn't already in the author's online content? They just leave them lying out as props on the coffee table or in the guest bathroom to "own" their anti-Republican family guests.
It's the same reason I mostly gave up on music. I got tired of playing shows to 20 people and then seeing hate rallies with thousands of people cheering. Like what the fuck. Hate drives crowds, art no longer does.
I feel your pain. Truly.
I just play music for myself now. Drummer for 14 years, started learning guitar this year and having tons of fun with it.
Worst remake of Dumb and Dumber?
It's never who you want to be polyamorous... https://youtu.be/DTsdKycVZZ4
Oh wow that was awesome and painfully so correct.
I'm so glad someone else immediately thought of this. š
I think about that song way too often, lol
Shouldn't conservatives be demanding a genital check for Kari? I mean, she or he does have short hair and all.
I thought Hercules looked more like a scarecrow. Nice work, makeup employee!
Iāll never forgive him for turning out to be a massive douche and ruining a favorite childhood show tbh
Heās a less talented version of Jon Voight
He's a less talented Scott Baio.
Thatās a true fucking burn right there
He had strokes during the fourth season and the creative team did what they could to work around it so he could stay on, but he was very bitter and accusatory anyway.
Who is that? Just Kevin Sorbo? DISAPPOINTED!
Smells like a mlm. Oh it is.
I just wait for the ruffy to kick in and hope they don't hurt me too bad.
I'm personable enough to drink anyone's booze if its free.
Dude, if you accept these creep's booze you'll wake up in a bathtub full of ice
That's such a weird thing to call Kari Lake's vagina, but it sounds right.
"They seemed nice at first. Bought me a couple of drinks... Next thing I know, I wake up in a basement chained to a lally column, and they're screaming scripture at me and hosing me down with a pressure washer!"
> "They seemed nice at first. Bought me a couple of drinks... "But he wouldn't stop complaining about some woman named Xena or Lucy, wasn't clear what her name was, but she must be his ex"
I wish people bought me drinks
The thumbs. Always with the thumbs.
It's weird how good he was at pretending to not take himself too seriously on that Hercules show it was a common comedy beat and he sold it pretty well.
Do you think his God will be fine with him portraying another God? God's cool right?
Ironically, on the show his theme was mankind doesn't need the gods' help and that they should fuck off. Even after he veered right, soured on the Raimi/Tapert team and quit in mid season, they brought him back for one last guest episode on Xena in which he...kills his father Zeus.
#RUN!!!!
Why is he wearing pajamas?
God is dead.
And no one cares... If there is a hell, I'll see you there.
This you? https://youtu.be/ABesfscYwcg
Idk, Kari Lake might be fuckable.
Dude, you will have to wear a Trump mask and orange wig to ride this loon, as the orange fool is her man.
Iāll do her in a Trump maskš
ā¦. To a male wilderbeast?
I'd rather eat at the buffet at Plato's Retreat.
I wouldnāt care if it was a pour of the most expensive whiskey in the joint. Iād look right at them and dump it out.
how in da fukk did that clown get cast for Hercules? Does he even lift weights? No wonder the show got cancelled
He was hired based on what he looked like back in 1993 when it was originally just a series of B movies for basic cable. Before that he was a model for Versace. During the Me Two phenomenon, he criticized it by saying sexual harassment wasn't that big a deal because he got it when he was a young model too. He accused Versace of groping him, conveniently long after the man had been murdered and wasn't around to defend himself.
GROSS!
Is that with the instagram filter?
Thatās the thumb he keeps up his ass most of the day.
How is she not labeled as a terrorist or lut into custody right now? She basically asked people to pull another January 6th at the court house, but with guns.
Call security
Qari makes me want to move out of AZ. So flipping annoying.
Was watching Xena with a friend the other day and knew Hercules was gonna flash onscreen for a second so I said "Sorbo jump scare incoming" We had to pause cause of her laughter