Kim and Kanye on Vogue - why the furor?

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@brickbacon

The supposed full quote is:

Originally Posted by Kanye
“Sometimes people write novels and they just be so wordy and so self-absorbed,” West said. "I am not a fan of books. I would never want a book’s autograph.

“I am a proud non-reader of books. I like to get information from doing stuff like actually talking to people and living real life,” he said.

He is talking about novels, specifically in relation to the book he wrote. He also is espousing a believe that experience is more useful to him them reading novels about people. I don’t agree necessarily, but the guy was not talking about all books or complaining because they are too hard and wordy to read. Again, not my opinion, but the selective editing and missing context really speaks volumes about the people reprinting the quote.

You’re not helping your case. The added context doesn’t change the meaning. Books and novels are not synonymous. If he meant novels in the second usages, he should have said it.

How can anyone read that quote and not think Kayne is doing his best *Idiocracy *impression. “Books are hard. they have WORDS.” And what does “I would never want a book’s autograph” even mean? Books can’t sign! Use your words, Kayne! You’re supposed to be a genius!

In case you get defensive, I am not judging his musical talents. I don’t have an opinion at all. I don’t even care if he’s on the cover of Vogue. I’m judging his public persona. If it’s all an act, that doesn’t make it better.