Tynan's Anger

When someone says they like a piece of art, my instinct is to ask why. You like Sufjan Stevens? Why? You think Grindhouse is awesome? Why?

A few days ago, I told my brother this. He asked me what my favorite color was, and I said "blue and orange." Joking, he asked, "why?" After thinking for a couple of seconds, I said, "Well because they're Knicks colors, and they remind me of my childhood when..." and before I could finish the sentence, he started swearing at me.

That's how I know if my brother ever becomes an artist of any kind, he'll be more successful at it than me. Aaron, if you're reading this, I beg you: Go to law school. Save me the embarrassment.

Labels: critic/artist relations, critics, maroon articles, my family, new york knicks, sufjan stevens