I was obsessed as a little kid despite it having no experiential or generational relevance to me whatsoever
Apr 8, 2024
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not sure that I like the song or band (the trashmen) exactly but it definitely seems ahead of its time
May 23, 2025
Listen, I don’t know what weird freak shit the lead singer did but i really enjoy this song and it makes me feel less lonely. It’s a cover of an AC/DC song and I love when songs Are covered so differently than the original.
Apr 28, 2025
The timing of this rec might make you think it’s somehow related to the movie Longlegs, but I can assure you that T.Rex has been an obsession of mine for months. This glam-rock act is somehow always exactly what I want to listen to. If you’re unfamiliar, you almost definitely know their largest hit Bang a Gong (Get It On) which is a classic car commercial / needle drop type of cut, but it’s far from their best. I’ve been spinning Electric Warrier non-stop, but writing this rec and reading more about Marc Bolan / T.Rex is making me realize that I really need to give that same love to The Slider. I know what I’m doing this afternoon.
Aug 7, 2024
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My dad teases me about how when I was a little kid, my favorite thing to do when I was on the landline phone with somebody—be it a relative or one of my best friends—was to breathlessly describe the things that were in my bedroom so that they could have a mental picture of everything I loved and chose to surround myself with, and where I sat at that moment in time. Perfectly Imperfect reminds me of that so thanks for always listening and for sharing with me too 💌
Feb 23, 2025
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I’ve been thinking about how much of social media is centered around curating our self-image. When selfies first became popular, they were dismissed as vain and vapid—a critique often rooted in misogyny—but now, the way we craft our online selves feels more like creating monuments.
We try to signal our individuality, hoping to be seen and understood, but ironically, I think this widens the gap between how others perceive us and who we really are. Instead of fostering connection, it can invite projection and misinterpretation—preconceived notions, prefab labels, and stereotypes. Worse, individuality has become branded and commodified, reducing our identities to products for others to consume.
On most platforms, validation often comes from how well you can curate and present your image—selfies, aesthetic branding, and lifestyle content tend to dominate. High engagement is tied to visibility, not necessarily depth or substance. But I think spaces like PI.FYI show that there’s another way: where connection is built on shared ideas, tastes, and interests rather than surface-level content. It’s refreshing to be part of a community that values thoughts over optics.
By sharing so few images of myself, I’ve found that it gives others room to focus on my ideas and voice. When I do share an image, it feels intentional—something that contributes to the story I want to tell rather than defining it. Sharing less allows me to express who I am beyond appearance.
For women, especially, sharing less can be a radical act in a world where the default is to objectify ourselves. It resists the pressure to center appearance, focusing instead on what truly matters: our thoughts, voices, and authenticity. I’ve posted a handful of pictures of myself in 2,500 posts because I care more about showing who I am than how I look.
In trying to be seen, are we making it harder for others to truly know us? It’s a question worth considering.
Dec 27, 2024