chuck klosterman. . .

[april5k]

i am reading killing yourself to live. i don't know why i'm still reading it. it the first pages of this book that i've read so far he has proved himself to be nothing more than of mediocre cultural weight. dismissing punk rock, chauvinism, not understanding what is wrong with olive garden in terms of it being a "favorite restaurant" (guilty pleasure, maybe). These are just some of many annoyances. His constant quest to prove himself as "uncool" thus being "cool".

And to top it all of he boasts that he owns but two records (both free promos from Rhino) and does not own a record player.

How does this man become a music journalist?

I would resurrect Lester Bangs to kick this guy's ass.