Essays

from pep rallies to poetry readings, we’re all a little bit phony.

May 17, 2025 • forrest

Commentaries on the Mysterium Nostalgia

a copy of a copy of a copy of a copy of a copy of a copy of a copy of a copy

Apr 11, 2025 • forrest

Something Tookish

overcoming my excuses with the help of Bilbo Baggins

Mar 16, 2025 • forrest

"I've always felt, since I was small... that I was different from the others. Special, in some way.”

Feb 5, 2025 • forrest

Lost in the Miasma

we drink the poison as if it were the cure

Jan 16, 2025 • forrest

On the Phenomenon Known as Love

what is this whole performative song and dance, if not to fuck?

Dec 29, 2024 • forrest

Chief Executive Slaughterer

let's kill the president

Dec 16, 2024 • forrest

Become Immersive

to be, in a word, unborable

Nov 27, 2024 • forrest

Destination Ivalice

“It's escapism! Can't you see? It's not healthy!”

Nov 3, 2024 • forrest

CORPORATE DRAGON SLAYER or: Writing Is Punk Rock

writing is the most punk rock thing a person can do

Oct 22, 2024 • forrest

WE ARE BESET BY SUFFERING ON ALL SIDES

should we eradicate all life to prevent suffering?

Sep 2, 2024 • forrest

The World’s Greatest Theme Park

a critique of capitalism through the lens of RollerCoaster Tycoon

Jun 14, 2024 • forrest

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