EPISODE · Jun 24, 2021 · 1H 4M
Bartleby the Scrivener: Love Home Alone 2
from Fire the Canon · host Jackie, Rachel, Theo
We read Herman Melville’s bizarre short story Bartleby the Scrivener. Basically, this guy prefers not to do more and more things until he dies. Is it pro-capitalism or anti-capitalism? Is Bartleby a pathetic loser, or is he a hero? Find out what we think! Jackie sings the f***ing hobbits theme. Theo comes up with a nickname for himself. Rachel denies an unnamed company free clout. Topics include: Jerry Seinfeld, work drunk, the Miss Jackson award, the Hulk, Swilly Willy, Bob Cratchit energy, SmoothMyBalls, ear feathers, cat chat, the Wet Boys, turtle adventures, and Roxane Gay. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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We read Herman Melville’s bizarre short story Bartleby the Scrivener. Basically, this guy prefers not to do more and more things until he dies. Is it pro-capitalism or anti-capitalism? Is Bartleby a pathetic loser, or is he a hero? Find out what we think! Jackie sings the f***ing hobbits theme. Theo comes up with a nickname for himself. Rachel denies an unnamed company free clout. Topics include: Jerry Seinfeld, work drunk, the Miss Jackson award, the Hulk, Swilly Willy, Bob Cratchit energy, SmoothMyBalls, ear feathers, cat chat, the Wet Boys, turtle adventures, and Roxane Gay.
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