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Andrew McNair's avatar

Best Hair song? As a teenager, I got a kick out of singing "Sodomy" because of all of its naughty words. If I had to choose now, I think it would be "Frank Mills," probably because of my fondness for the Lemonheads covering it on It's a Shame About Ray.

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John Hodgman's avatar

you’re going to enjoy my letter today

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Andrew McNair's avatar

I've been looking forward to it: you're keyed up to read Cetology, which is both a delight and the first real test of a lot of readers' patience with Melville engaging in his project of Complete Whale Knowledge!

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Lauren Bee's avatar

Yay! And on a day where I’m wfh and can tune in!

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C J's avatar
Apr 25Edited

There are YouTube channels where Internet Dads teach people how to change a tire or tie a Double Windsor knot. I love that for everyone who enjoys them.

But this inner-monologue of a parent summoning all of their love and respect for their adult child as to not embarrass them by belting out showtunes in a restaurant is the kind of dad-ness I require.

(Everyone please pretend that I posted this under the longer letter. Thank you.)

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