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Re: Ligottian humor
Just now I happened upon this great bit from Ligotti about humor in "Interview Nonsense with Thomas Ligotti" (2009):
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"Thomas Ligotti is a master of a different order, practically a different species. He probably couldn’t fake it if he tried, and he never tries. He writes like horror incarnate.”
—Terrence Rafferty, New York Times Book Review
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Re: Ligottian humor
Oh, I used to read Ligotti's work at night, mostly when I was younger. Now I read it whenever I get a chance. | |||||||||||
"Thomas Ligotti is a master of a different order, practically a different species. He probably couldn’t fake it if he tried, and he never tries. He writes like horror incarnate.”
—Terrence Rafferty, New York Times Book Review
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Re: Ligottian humor
This is great, thanks. I do wonder though, whether Buddhist dogma obscures the nature of enlightened people. Some highly realized fellows, monks even, are some of the jolliest people I've ever seen. Shinzen Young for instance, has a blooper vid of himself farting while giving dharma talks, and then goes on about how his students should be grateful for this gift of "prana" from the master. | |||||||||||
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Flash fiction story of mine: Pseudopod Pseudopod Bonus Flash: The Discussion Of Mimes
Flash fiction story of mine: Guardian Devils Short fiction: The Vice Aisle |
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Re: Ligottian humor
since this is a "Ligottian Humor" i have, maybe, a stupid question but does Thomas Ligotti laugh? reading all his works and interviews he definitely does have a good dose of sense of humor, but from the other hand knowing his 'world vision' he might be just making jokes and remain 'impassive'
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He never laughs, but coffee does come out of his nose occasionally. | |||||||||||
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Re: Ligottian humor
Horror Talks with Thomas Ligotti - THE NIGHTMARE NETWORK
From LIGOTTI: Noctuary is just the usual collection of previously printed stories, with the exception of a new story called “The Tsalal.” It’s the longest story in the book, and it’s about (laughs), excuse me, it’s about (laughing loudly), I can barely…it’s about the strange goings-on in a creepy small town! (laughs uncontrollably!). | |||||||||||
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Re: Ligottian humor
I find the feud between Mrs. Glimm and Mrs. Pyk hilarious. Not just the bungled assassination attempt but how one hotel is more respectable than the other because it does not double as a brothel.
The funniest of Ligotti's stories, however, is Teatro Grottesco. I am thinking of the scene where the photographer walks into the offices of the Teatro and finds a receptionist and brochures on the table explaining how TG Ventures offers entertainment services and that their specialty is children's parties. | |||||||||||
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Re: Ligottian humor
thanks gveranon & ramonoski
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