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The List App Archive (Page 2)
The List App, later rebranded li.st, was a short-lived social media app from, of all people, B.J. Novak of The Office fame. A friend of mine who’s way more looped in to this kind of thing than I am sent me an invitation during the pre-release beta period, when The List App was tiny and finding its footing.
The app was something like twitter for lists of things. There were lists, likes, re-lists, and trends. But the content of a post was always a listābulleted, numbered, reverse-numbers, but always a list of things. I think Novak envisioned things like “My favorite restaurants in LA” and “Best albums of the year” or whatever, but TLA pretty quickly turned in to a weird sometimes beautiful place where a core of likeminded and somewhat bookish people shared things that made them happy, gave encouragement, and evolved a subculture. It was fun while it lasted (and it did not last long).
When the app shut down I archived all my posts because I’m a digital hoarder. You can find them all here.
My Lists
What is this 20 Questions?
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Quotes from Ten of the Most Recent Installments of XKCD's "What If?"
I love this web site. Enjoy! Read moreā¦
Dreamfields
Excerpted from “Dreamfields” by Runrig. Link Read moreā¦
The Shape in Joe vs. the Volcano
Workers going into the factory in the opening scene.
Company logo in the factory.
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Things I Love That Most People Don't Seem to Love
The long “boring” parts of novels like Les Miserbales and Moby Dick.
I could read Melville blathering about whale representation in art for days and days.
Getting my teeth cleaned.
Wish I could go to the dentist every day.
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Jobs I Wish I Had Right Now
Ebola Czar.
I mean what does that guy even do? It’s like a years long paid vacation.
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The Problem with Television
The problem with television is it all happens so fast.
Like I’m about to finally get around to watching West Wing.
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Infinite
When you’re treading water
Alone
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What I've Been Reading Recently
1940s and 1950s science fiction
1950s criticism of science fiction
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How to Watch Olympic Events in the US Without Cable
I have no idea.
Maybe next time.
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Doctor's Office š
Filling out paperwork with pen and paper like some 20th century troglodyte.
Answering the same questions you’ve answered a million times.
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Names of Songs You Know but Don't Know the Names Of
Aped unapologetically from this Reddit thread because I thought it was fascinating. Link Read moreā¦
Pros and Cons of Being a Dog
Thanks for the rec. I’ve put a lot of thought in to this one. Read moreā¦
Pros and Cons of Being a Cat
PRO: You can sit around all day with no responsibility doing whatever you want while someone else happily provides for your every need.
CON: You are a cat.
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Trump Retractions: August 5 2016
He’s finally listening to his advisors and softening his tone. Read moreā¦
And the Geoffscar Goes To...
Best Writing (Original Screenplay)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
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How To Set Up Apple Pay
If the new slow clunky chip cards have got you down, if you feel like paying at the grocery is harder than it used to be, if you think you’ll snap if the cashier rolls his eyes at you one more time, maybe it’s time to try Apple Pay. Inspired by: Link Read moreā¦
My Morning Routine
Wake up.
Get out of bed.
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Time Travel in Sequels
SPOILERS for Terminator, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ahead. Read moreā¦
Possible Reasons @sophster is 22 Minutes Late for Pickup on her First Day of School
Decided to stay for homework help, forgot to text me.
Likelihood: 0
Busy finishing up some work.
Likelihood: 0
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Other People We Should Give a Microphone and a Prime Time Spot So They Can Criticize Donald Trump
This is working people. Let’s bait him some more. He can’t help saying hateful things. I suggest a rolling schedule of attacks from things everybody likes, all the way to Election Day. Read moreā¦
Summer is fast approaching its end...these are some of my fondest memories of Summer's past ššāØ
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Authors on Consciously or Subconsciously Planting Symbolism in their Work
Gathered from the Internet, mostly in response to surveys sent by Bruce McAllister as recounted here: Link Read moreā¦
On Primaries
This is an ill-formed set of primordial thoughts demanding deeper understanding on my part. Stuff I’ve been thinking about a lot. Read moreā¦
Important Questions for First Gentleman Bill Clinton
Will you be redecorating the presidential bedroom right away or do you plan to take your time?
Have you selected a color scheme?
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Appropriate Responses to List App Changes
“Oh my stars and garters!”
“Well I never!”
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I Like My Women Like I Like My Coffee
I don’t possess any coffee.
I don’t possess any women.
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Read Please
I don’t mean to be bossy but @Lindi is right and this is another smart take. Read moreā¦
Reason We Were Late
My kids’ elementary school had a form you had to sign when you were late. It asked why you were late. This is none of their business of course (not that I fault them for asking). These are the reasons I gave over the years. I hope they’re in a database somewhere. Read moreā¦
Things That Happened on My Birthday
1649: Elie Wiesel’s fictional trial of God takes place.
1713: Frederick the First of Prussia, grandfather of Frederick the Great, dies.
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I saw Ghost Busters
Fair disclosure: I’m not really a fan of the original. I genuinely don’t get why it is so popular. I was really young when I first saw it though so maybe that tainted me.
I have tried twice to re-watch it as an adult but got bored and turned it off both times. None of this is a dig at the movie itself. Lots of people I admire love this movie like a child.
Anyway my number one response to the new one is: That’s it? What’s all the fuss about?
I assumed there must be some heavy handed “man bashing” in there somewhere to rile so many people up but there wasn’t at all. Confused.
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You Have a Dozen Donuts to Buy, What Is the Prefect Combination?
Inspired by @wallflower, who I respect immensely but she is misguided. From Rainbow Doughnuts in north phoenix (not the same as rainbow doughnuts in east phoenix). Read moreā¦
Kinds of French Toast
I’m an expert French Toast maker here to tell you what you’re doing wrong. With apologies to @Lisa_Fav and @MaiaLS; I’m sure this stuff isn’t really French. Read moreā¦
Look At All These Violent People At The Black Lives Matter Forum In Phoenix Tonight
I saw on Facebook that Black Lives Matter is a violent terrorist organization so we went to a meeting to see how bad it was. Look what we found. Read moreā¦
Mythical creatures I would like to be
Everybody knows the four elements are:
Earth
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Amateur Facebook Mistakes
This is why I turn off all Facebook notifications. Read moreā¦
My Work History
I can’t believe I’ve never made this list. Read moreā¦
Things I Like More Than PokƩmon Go
I don’t even have the app because I am an inept gamer who doesn’t get it most of the time. What do you do with a PokĆ©mon once you catch it? Nobody can explain this to me. Read moreā¦
If I Could Only Eat 12 Things for the Rest of My Life They Would Be:
Inspired by @scherzy. I put some thought into this. Twelve isn’t enough but this is my best effort. Read moreā¦
Curae leves loquuntur, ingentes stupent
The words of Seneca’s Phaedra which mean something like:
“Light sorrows speak but the deepest sorrow stupefies.”
Or, in the words of Hamlet:
“These indeed seem, for they are actions that a man might play, but I have that within which passes show.”
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Things Pervasive Video Cameras Have Put To Rest
UFOs aren’t real.
Elvis is dead.
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Things That Aren't My Business
Taylor Swift’s love life.
Hillary Clinton’s relationship with her husband through a difficult time.
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Obv
I’ve always thought the most famous line from the Declaration of Independence is hilariously snarky.
“We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”
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