This Dog Won't Hunt

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Hamilton Nolan

10/01/08 04:31PM

Filed to: Kurt Andersen

Kurt Andersen's essay in New York has more cliches than a dog has fleas. Adam Moss, thank your lucky stars he's smart as a whip or you'd be red in the face! [NY Press]

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Tyrant Biggles Hamilton Nolan 10/01/08 10:08PM

That froggy won't court, Mr. Andersen.

lululemming Hamilton Nolan 10/01/08 08:55PM

Yeah, totally. What kind of writer uses tested turns of phrase? Every metaphor should be brand fucking new. Jesus, get a cause, NYP.

HK_Guy lululemming 10/01/08 09:49PM

@lululemming: Agreed. They pulled out - what? - maybe 10, 12 examples, stuff like "hurly -burly." I'm not saying he's not a hack, but everyone uses a turn of phrase to make a point distinctly.

Moe Hamilton Nolan 10/01/08 05:08PM

Balk's cock couldn't have written it better himself.

Brooklyn Battery Hamilton Nolan 10/01/08 05:11PM

People who write like that are usually crooked as a dog's hind leg.