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deletedFeb 23, 2023Liked by Haaniyah Angus
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I was going to go into that but I didn't have enough energy / wanted to focus on You but you're so so right! Like pamphlets would be passed out detailing gory details of executions

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I am still reading but I read through the Drew Barrymore part screaming, “Get her, Jade!”

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I have finished reading, and I can say that I can’t stand Penn Badgley’s self-righteousness about how the audience perceived this character when he participated in the romanticization.

Haaniyah, 10/10, no notes!

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I don't know what came over me but when I saw that Barrymore video I really just saw red lmaooo but thank you!

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I refuse to watch it. I have hated him since he opened his mouth to criticize “You” fans after participating in the nonsense, and then THIS?? Yeah, bye, Joe!

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yes yes yes yes yes. yes. yes. it's fucked and i've been thinking about it for years. thank you for writing so well on something that has taken up a lot of my brainspace.

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I’m glad I’m not the only one that felt icky about him not seeing Joe as a serial killer - like let’s be fr

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such a fascinating read ❤️

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Oh Mindhunter, you will be missed. I’ve never watched You, for many of the reasons you listed in this piece. Very insightful, a great read!

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true crime fans have an ounce of empathy challenge

loved this!

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