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Uploaded on Sep 9, 2009

Author Steve Almond deconstructs "Africa" by Toto as part of Tin House Magazine's 10th Anniversary celebration, held July 16, 2009.

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  • Karen Schneider

    Karen Schneider 2 years ago

    “It is the love child of imperialism and Muzak.” Coffee... right out the nose! Beautiful.

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    jendziura 3 years ago

    Thank you, Steve. "Benevolence begins and ends in my imagination." Perfect.

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    joebruin24 7 months ago

    Again an example how trolling has become a legitimate form of criticism

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    joebruin24 7 months ago

    PERFECT commentary. Thank you for this.

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    in reply to Grumpyrocker (Show the comment)
  • Premiess80

    Premiess80 8 months ago

    Toto is a band that was formed by a group of L.A. studio musicians. They have so many other songs that are so much better than this one.

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  • sgtB0Otheals

    sgtB0Otheals 9 months ago

    Except for the part where everything he says is accurate.

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  • Grumpyrocker

    Grumpyrocker 9 months ago

    Was hoping this would be funny. But it's just smug and ironically not as well written as the song he's deconstructing. A hipster sermon for a cynical and sycophantic audience that would have laughed no matter what the song.

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  • Maxx64266

    Maxx64266 1 year ago

    I found this video by mistake but I still think it's funny!

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  • Loopster88

    Loopster88 1 year ago

    you almost left me aphonic, yet laughing with your response but thanks for answering both of my questions with one response - cheers!

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  • Legend4501

    Legend4501 1 year ago

    Shut up, asshole. Nobody cares about what you have to say. Nobody has EVER cared about what you have to say.

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