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And they win best documentary name for the forthcoming release: Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt (https://metrocinema.org/event/butthole-surfers-the-hole-truth-and-nothing-butt/).

The rest of that site is very cool. Great data visualizations.

Ed’s statement is working out well for him: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/ed-sheeran-tour-supporting-acts-macklemore-b3050790.html

Yup. Imagine having the ability to be heard by so many and choosing to stay quiet.

One doesn’t always need to listen to or agree with the opinions of artists, but an artist who doesn’t share their opinions is creating product, not art.

C’mon now, Sheeran is a huge name with huge power. He likely didn’t push for booting Macklemore, but he did fuck all to tell the promoter and stadium owners to pound sand and keep him on the tour. Promoters and stadium owners don’t make money without a product and Sheeran is huge product - Bland, spineless product that stands for nothing, but product.

“I choose to use my fame and platform to be a place of safety and sanctuary, to maintain diplomacy and keep conversations open, not closed. If we only focus on shouting the loudest, nothing will ever change. There are different approaches to being an advocate for change.”

Fuck off, Ed.