“We don’t listen to the know-it-alls”
“When I tell the people who write me letters that their problems keep me up at night, I’m not joking. I’ve been given a huge gift with this column, and…
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FURTHER GLIMPSES INTO ZADIE SMITH’S NEW NOVEL
“Pencil leaves no mark on magazine pages. Somewhere she has read that the gloss gives you cancer. Everyone knows it shouldn’t be this hot. Shrivelled blossom and bitter little apples.…
The Guilt Behind Watching Football
In light of the upcoming season, Will Leitch writes about the well documented cruelty of the NFL for New York Magazine: Leitch, although unsure of how his fandom will be affected,…
Dan Weiss’s Morning Coffee
The future is filled with 3-d printed meat and glasses free 3-d. The battle between man and shark has always been awesome (when drawn). Maybe you want to look at…
Enough About the Cheaters
This past week has seen its fair share of breaking stories about cheating. Giants’ fans were saddened to hear about the downfall of Melky Cabrera, whose performance-enhancing drug scandal was…
Muni Anti-Muslim Ad Controversy
Adam Serwer reports for Mother Jones on the anti-Muslim advertisements that have recently appeared on Muni vehicles. The advertisements are paid for by Pamela Geller, an anti-muslim blogger: “The ads declare…
The Rumpus Loves New York!
The Rumpus and Flavorpill Proudly Present: “The Rumpus Loves New York!” Click Here to Purchase Tickets! Monday, Sep 10th at Public Assembly’s Front Room, 7:00 pm. $5 in advance, $10 at…
The Dish on Depression
Over at The Daily Beast, Andrew Sullivan gave love to last week’s essay by Katherine Sharpe, “In Praise of Depression.” Thanks, Andrew, we love you back!
Notable San Francisco 8/20-8/26
This Week in San Francisco! Monday 8/20: Lit Slam at Viracoccha, featuring Kundiman fellow and pillar of Bay Area spoken word, Jason Bayani. 8pm, $5 suggested donation. Tuesday 8/21: City…
R.I.P. Tony Scott
Tony Scott, director of Top Gun and other blockbuster hits, died yesterday at 68 after jumping from a Los Angeles suspension bridge. Scott’s death is under investigation as a suicide.
Weekend Essay Roundup
Though August is the laxest month (even Congress goes on vacation!), The Rumpus continues to fill its weekends with top-notch essays. Here’s what went up over the last three days:…
Notable New York, This Week 8/20-8/26
This week in NYC: MONDAY 8/20: Words by the Water this week spotlights Akashic Books. Shira Nayman (A Mind of Winter), Elizabeth Nunez (Boundaries), and Kevin Holohan (The Brothers’ Lot)…