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Discussion Thread 🦤 Wednesday 11 February 2026 (aussie.zone)

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[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 4 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

It’s part of a lyric from a song called “All There Is” by my favourite band, Bad Religion.

The lyrics question the human condition in a pessimistic way. Lyrics about the futility of existence, despair, and the pain of living in a world with little substance coupled with high tempo drumming, blistering guitars and three part harmonies. Typical Bad Religion fare…

[–] Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone 4 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

I remember once I tried to make a reference to Neil Gaiman - American gods to you and it went completely over your head. Now I know why 🫥

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

damn I love his books, why does he have to be such a rapey bastard

[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 3 points 2 hours ago

I believe charges were dropped, but the public opinion is a different story of course.