Obsession is a dangerous thing. It fills your intestines with knots as you twist and turn trying not to think of someone or something, begging to escape into any other headspace than the one where that someone or something exists. While it's all annoying, really the worst part of obsession is the sting. It hurts, to be so wrapped up and so alone. This is what Misery brings to light: a culture of obsession, steeped in a long tradition of idolatry. First, we worshipped gods. Now, we pray to celebr...
Obsession is a dangerous thing. It fills your intestines with knots as you twist and turn trying not to think of someone or something, begging to escape into any other headspace than the one where that someone or something exists. While it's all annoying, really the worst part of obsession is the sting. It hurts, to be so wrapped up and so alone. This is what Misery brings to light: a culture of obsession, steeped in a long tradition of idolatry. First, we worshipped gods. Now, we pray to celebr...
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