Sex, Drugs, and Rock of Love

Story of my life. Just kidding, obviously not.

I have mixed feelings about Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto by Chuck Klosterman. I loved it: I loved his writing, I loved the topics he addressed, and I loved his humor. It is also very clear that this guy is smart: he's analytical and he appears to be an original thinker. However, the mixed feelings come into play when considering the importance of this book. It isn't important. It's observant, but that's about it. It doesn't change the way I look at things and it isn't going to have an impact on the world. It does, however, smack you in the face with self awareness if you don't have any already.

His writing is very complex, as are his analyses. It's a great book and you should read it. My favorite part was his essay on The Real World (on MTV). This is my favorite part for one reason: it makes me feel less guilty about watching Rock of Love. The Real World is something of a cousin to Rock of Love, and if a guy this smart watches TRW as religiously as I watch RoL, I guess all hope has not been lost.

Best Quote:
"The three questions I ask everybody I meet in order to decide if I can love them:..."
Read that section, page 126.