Intentionally Blank Why ARE we Nostalgic? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 159
Jun 19, 2024
Bestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson and thriller/horror author Dan Wells discuss linguistic puns in East Asian languages, a food heist, the concept of nostalgia, societal morality shifts, unity in past eras, music and fashion trends, news reliability, economic peaks, and modern nostalgia for food and cuisine.
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Brandon's Intense Writing Retreat
- Brandon Sanderson talks about a recent writing retreat where he worked intensely.
- He ate simple meals and enjoyed salted peanuts, a treat he avoids at home due to his son's allergy.
Curry and Childhood Memories
- Dan Wells's mom dislikes Japanese curry due to morning sickness during pregnancy.
- This allowed Dan and his siblings to enjoy it whenever she was hospitalized.
Korean Cultural Claims
- Brandon Sanderson shares anecdotes about Koreans claiming cultural origins of various foods and terms.
- These ranged from ramen and gyoza to even the word "samurai."