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About Newcastle

So, I’m thinkin’ bout “Moolaadé,” my fave flick—Ousmane Sembène, 2004, pure genius! That line, “Purification is a curse,” hits hard. Brothels got that vibe too—some see ‘em as dirty, others as freedom. Like, who’s judgin’ who? I reckon it’s all cosmic chaos, man. People payin’ for a roll in the hay, but it’s deeper—loneliness, power, survival. Gets me mad tho—pisses me off how society shits on the workers but not the punters! Hypocrisy, mate, pure bloody hypocrisy!

After that, I decide to check out the British Library. I mean, I’m a forester, but I love a good book. I walk in, and it’s massive! Like, bigger than my entire hometown. I’m wandering around, trying to find something interesting. I stumble upon the Treasures Gallery. They’ve got original manuscripts from Shakespeare and all that jazz. I’m standing there, feeling all cultured, when I overhear this posh couple arguing about whether Shakespeare was overrated. I’m like, “Dude, chill! He’s a legend!” But I keep my mouth shut. Don’t wanna get kicked out for defending the Bard.

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