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sickosandsuch(November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
So very fucking funny.
dunkinking(November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
well none of what was listed is a reason why i dont like him. i dont like him because he sold the name beat... turned it into a scene and a fashion statement.... even kerouac (one of his closest friends) was like wtf man
ChrisnSnoop(November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
You don't always have to agree with every aspect of a person to like that person.
ChrisnSnoop(November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
That makes no sense. Why should we dislike him as a person but like his poetry? He was a fantastic poet, yes, but he was also an inspirational person. The person makes the poetry... He isn't Rudyard Kipling where you can admire the work but dislike some of his beliefs.Again, why should we dislike Ginsberg the person? Because he sympathized with Communists, the underclass, the exploited? Because he was gay? Because he spoke out for human rights and freedom of speech?
chase14(November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
yeah, he's a great poet, but he is a member of NAMBLA...
dunkinking(November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
like ginsgerg as a poet... and nothing more
clashcitywannabe(November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
indeed it does!
clashcitywannabe(November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
My favorite beat writer (and maybe favorite poet ever) is corso but ginsberg was a far better performer than him, just soooo intense
jonno52(November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@ damM3: someone gave you a thumbs down for that comment but you're right. I read this poem 30 years ago and it never occurred to me that it was intended to be humorous. But hearing it read by the man, seems Ginsberg found the audience in a different mood and saw no problem emphasising the humorous element. And you CAN do it in a funny way, though I think it reduces the impact. He said he smoked marijuana every chance he got: maybe he got some good weed that night! And a few in the audience ??
skankin45(November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
YES!!!!!!! I love Ginsberg. Ginsberg is my favorite |
