Explaining Our Terrible Taste—Ep. 86 of Intentionally Blank
Jan 25, 2023
auto_awesome
Discussion about the amusing news story of a man stealing a shopping cart full of meat from Walmart. Exploring the risks of publicly expressing liking for something and the fear of criticism. Reflection on the success and lack of lasting cultural impact of the movie Avatar. Emphasizing the importance of embracing different tastes and opinions.
36:12
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
auto_awesome
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
Personal taste varies, so it's important to respect and accept diverse opinions on art.
The popularity of art doesn't determine its quality; liking or disliking something is subjective.
Deep dives
The Suitcase Full of Meat Incident
A man in Ohio filled a shopping cart with meat from Walmart and tried to leave without paying. He got as far as the bus stop across the street before being caught by the police. This incident highlights the presence of security measures on shopping carts and raises questions about the individuals buying secondhand meat out of a suitcase.
Liking Things and Disagreeing with Others
It is okay to like things that others may dislike, and vice versa. Personal taste and preferences vary, and it's important to respect and accept individual opinions. Disagreeing with friends or respected individuals about a piece of art does not make one more right or wrong than the other. Art can evoke different responses in different people, and that's what makes it diverse and open to interpretation.
The Connection between Popularity and Quality
The popularity of a piece of art does not necessarily dictate its quality. Success and quality can be closely correlated, but there is no definitive measure to determine whether something is objectively good or bad. An artist's work can be well-executed and loved by many, even if a few individuals hold a different opinion. Liking or disliking something is subjective and does not diminish the value or merit of the artwork.
Appreciating vs. Liking
There is a distinction between appreciating something and genuinely enjoying it. Appreciating art involves recognizing its technical skill, its artistic merit, or its cultural impact, even if it may not personally resonate with an individual. On the other hand, liking something refers to a personal enjoyment and connection to the piece of art. It is possible to appreciate a work of art without necessarily liking it, and vice versa.
Brandon and Dan explain their bad taste, their distinction between liking something and appreciating something while discussing Andor, She Hulk, Avatar, and more.
Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/miwxyASo9II
https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/
Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.
Produced by Adam Horne
Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Get the Snipd podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share & Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode