this place about to blow-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh.

"I threw myself into the chaise that was to convey me away and indulged in the most melancholy reflections." p. 25


why are all of the guys in this book so whiny? they all seem to be very moody. it bothers me a lot. I don't like when people brood. I don't like "pity parties". no one wants to be invited, and anyone who is invited is just gonna be a party pooper. you know it's true. books don't change this sentiment one iota. stop. being. such. a. whiner. no one likes whiners. except maybe your cousin/sister. that reminds me of a Bo Burnham song that I won't post, but it's called Klan Kookout. yes. it's what you think it is. yes, it's awful. hence, the not posting. merely referencing. =]

here's lookin' atcha, kid.

"Let's go to Coney Island, old sport. In my car."

why not use "kid", or "bud", or just plain ol' "sport". this is my rant blog. it has no real relevance. but I don't like that Gatsby uses "old sport" at the end of nearly every sentence addressed to Nick. I'm hoping that there's some profound meaning behind it. I'm sure there's not. it reminds me of those people, usually girls, who randomly throw the word "like" in the middle of sentences. I counted during the Death/Raisin SocSem for some people. in a single comment, a few of the girls got up to 20+ "like" uses that were not necessary or proper. the "y'know"s and "I mean"s are getting bad too. I know I say "I mean" a lot though. hm... I'll work on that. but really, Gatsby? can't you give me a little bit of variety here? I'm dying. I can't stand when people call other people "sport". It really bothers me. I'm sure you can understand how "old sport" is even worse. ugh.

you indecisive twit...

yes, yooooou Bart. you don't even get the rest of your name right now.

can you seriously not make up your mind? or are you just SOO immensely passive aggressive that you make people whip out commands to make you do things? (that image is much more powerful if you think about it in terms of Spanish, just saying)

hey, will you put this away?
--I'd rather not.
well, will you?
--I'd prefer not to.
but are you going to?
--I'd prefer not doing that.
JUST DO IT ALREADY!
--but I'd really rather not.

*facepalm* [sigh of exasperation]

so frustrating. and I think that leaves him with issues in terms of relationships with people (d'obviously). he can't function in the real world [coneofmeaning?!], so he stays where he's comfortable. now, I think that not leaving an office is a bit much. and I think that the first company not calling the police is also ridiculous, but it's a story. whatever, I guess.

he reminds me of myself, as much as it sickens me to say that. but I'm not nearly THAT passive. I hope.