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Absolutely. I'm almost trying to be sympathetic to the idea that our silly brains comprehend lists/hierarchy so much better than just in-depth, nuanced vocabulary but that doesn't mean that I don't feel allergic to the idea of pushing back against this right brain-ed societal tendency. I find it fun and harmless when it's a list/guide for jokes but when elitists, gatekeepers or even director titans make claims like this, it doesn't really celebrate diverse work (even though he wanted to make that point and failed). Honestly, I just find it fascinating how bruised people feel after not seeing their all time fave at the top again and again. That irrational fear of feeling..invalidated? like relax

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