At the Mountains of Sadness

At the Mountains of Sadness is a newsletter that intertwines humor with commentary on video games, movies, and politics, while exploring themes of sadness, societal disillusionment, and the creative challenges in the age of AI. It offers a blend of personal achievements, industry insights, and a unique take on everyday phenomena.

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The Problem With a Life of "Yes"

589 implied HN points • 06 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Social Issues Celebrity Criticism Fame Power Dynamics
  1. Rich and famous individuals can become detached from reality when surrounded by constant affirmation and lack of criticism.
  2. Being shielded from 'no' can lead to a warped sense of truth and morality for wealthy and powerful people.
  3. Continuous validation can drive some prominent figures towards extremism and an inability to handle dissenting opinions.

Hey, Hey, Hey, I Sold a Book!

412 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
📚 Literature Book Comedy
  1. Mike Drucker sold a book of comedy essays about video games called Good Game No Rematch.
  2. The book does not have a release date or pre-orders yet, but Mike is excited to create something funny.
  3. Mike expressed gratitude to his readers and subscribers for their support.
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Depressing Quote of the Day - 7/10/23

157 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
😂 Humor Quotes Comedy
  1. The quote humorously suggests the speaker's father is very condescending.
  2. The post features a playful but somewhat dark sense of humor.
  3. The content revolves around sharing a funny yet somber quote by Jack Whitehall.

Two Columns About Zelda in The Gamer

176 implied HN points • 30 May 23
🎭️ Culture Gaming
  1. The writer shares two new video game columns about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
  2. The first column discusses how Amiibos become somewhat useful in the game.
  3. The second column focuses on a character named Addison, who is disliked in the game.

Depressing Quote of the Day - 5/8/23

176 implied HN points • 08 May 23
📚 Literature Quotes
  1. The quote reflects a sense of disillusionment and sadness in adult life.
  2. It highlights the themes of societal expectations and personal struggles.
  3. The imagery of trying to cover emotional pain is vivid in the quote.

Depressing Quote of the Day - 5/31/23

157 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🎭️ Culture Quotes
  1. Depressing quote about the concept of mourning and the existence of the soul.
  2. Reference to a quote from Nier: Automata urging rest and sweet dreams.
  3. Photo of a blue plastic robot toy included in the post.

Depressing Quote of the Day - 5/5/23

137 implied HN points • 05 May 23
📚 Literature Quotes Autobiography
  1. The quote reflects a sense of emptiness and lack of purpose in the narrator's life.
  2. The narrator's confessions signify a feeling of having nothing significant to share.
  3. The quote portrays a somber and introspective mood through the words of Fernando Pessoa.

And So The Writers Are On Strike

2 HN points • 02 May 23
🎭️ Culture Entertainment Media Writing
  1. The Writers Guild of America is on strike due to issues like shorter seasons leading to less pay for writers.
  2. Streaming platforms are cutting pay by changing weekly rates to day rates and withholding specific viewership numbers for residuals.
  3. Writers are advocating against the use of A.I. in the creative process and are asking for fair treatment and to stop cutting corners in entertainment industry.