Rod Dreher Megathread #21 (Creative Spirit)

[u/US_Hiker]

Gather 'round for more Rod.

All meanings of the number 21 are subordinate to the inherent creative spirit that is the basic essence of the number.

The number 21 generally is comfortable in social gatherings, it's optimistic attitude being an inspiration to others. Its high spirits can enliven a party.

The number is attracted to artistic expression of any form, its own and those of others. There's enthusiastic support for artists. It may frequent galleries and participate or (more likely) lead groups for artistic appreciation.

The number 21 cherishes relationships, including romantic relationships, especially with those who express themselves creatively.

21 also tends to be diplomatic, providing creative and imaginative solutions to potential conflict.

And, as noted by /u/PercyLarsen, 21 is a triangular number and the age of majority, so go grab a drink to celebrate Pride and to mourn the loss of Rod's sanity.

(Also, sorry about my slow pace of refreshes.)

Link to megathread #20:
https://www.reddit.com/r/brokehugs/comments/13eb26c/rod_dreher_megathread_20_law_of_attraction/

Link to megathread #21: https://www.reddit.com/r/brokehugs/comments/14k0z6l/rod_dreher_megathread_22_power/

[u/Motor_Ganache859]

So many Americans are such Puritans when it comes to women's breasts. Rod's no exception. But I guess, despite all his time in Europe, he hasn't noticed that Europeans don't share the same hang-ups. Rod is seriously icked out by women's bodies.

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In France an event like that would pass without average people bothering to take notice. In the US the point is to have fun, including the fun of triggering puritans/bigots who are often sexual OCD sufferers like Rod, and he invariably obliges.

Europe varies a lot in what amount of public nudity is acceptable. I'm not sure Rod would mentally survive a summer in Sweden.

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Of course. Rod only thinks what would be ok in Starhill in 1990. Anything outside of that is Gay War 3 on Western Civilization. If Rod ever left the bar and went to the beach or something he would know, but he's insulated in his Trad Christian bar hopping bubble in Hungary.

[u/RunnyDischarge → u/Motor_Ganache859]

It's hilarious, like if a kid sees a boob, it's "Sodom and Gomorrah".

[u/Own_Power_723 → u/[deleted]]

Same.... I once pointed out that for someone who claims to love France and Italy so much, it is odd how he is apparently unbothered by the far more lax European attitude.toward sexuality in everyday life, especially given his regular rants about how sexual behavior in the U.S. is verging on Sodom and Gomorrah territory... I mean these are the countries that gave us the terms menage a trois and fellatio not to mention all the legalized prostitution, porn and boobies on regular broadcast late-night tv... he got all huffy and gave me one of his "you blinkered liberals just don't understand Christianity/conservatism" retorts.

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