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I know this is a joke video but It's kind of sad to me that something as simple as reading has been reduced to an exercise in identity, and is seen as pretentious when it used to just be a thing that people did.
As a scholar, historian and, of course, a public book-reader, I do look down upon people who are glued to their phones, as I view it as cultural decadence. And, it is, indeed, a spectacle since I always read highly glorious books in public for my own enjoyment as well as for the public, so they can admire the sight of such a gentleman of high culture and intellect.
I read in public and it’s 50% reading and 50% stomping out the pompous voice in your head that tells you you’re better than other people just for reading a physical book. Do not listen to that voice. Good video as always!
I read in public for a reason that’s probably more embarrassing, because in my own private space I can’t trust myself to not fall into a RUclips (or just tech in general) rabbit hole like the one I’m in now. I can have such little self control that sometimes I’ll go out without even taking my phone-just me and my book (and keys I guess)-so that I’m put at ease by the fact that I’ve made it more or less impossible not to have a productive reading excursion.
As a puplic book reader, I couldn't keep a straight face 😂 because this is just going through my head too often, especially because I just want to read a book while also being outside, but I always feel the pretentiousness of that image creeping up to me.
I didn’t know people felt self conscious reading in public or read to be seen, this is an interesting cultural observation. I’m a GenZ but didn’t get a phone until I was a teenager, I was also homeschooled so that might have something to do with it, maybe I didn’t get bullied enough. My mom taught me to take a book with me wherever I went so I wouldn’t be idle even if I had to sit and wait somewhere.
as a public book pretend reader, I congratulate you on your observations and efforts. i can only hope more people pay attention to us -- or, even better, to me.
I remember reading a book while watitng at the train stop, and a little girl, who I'm sure was in primary school, took out a book from her backpack and pretended to read next to me, and she was eyeballing my every move, even when we entered the train.
One time I was reading a book at a bus stop and this guy started waiting for the bus with me. He asked me what I was reading and we had a whole conversation. Then he told me that he wasn't actually waiting for the bus he just wanted to ask me out because he thought I looked smart and pretty.
I don't call it reading in public, but reading outside. It is just nice to find the right bench in the park with the least amount of foot traffic, but with a nice backdrop - and just read, sometimes I go on a hike to a place where there are no people at all and read there for hours.
I occasionally read in public. People who don’t are really missing out though. Sitting down in a cafe, drinking hot chocolate while occasionally glancing out the window, people watching as you read. Truly a tranquil experience.
Hello everyone it’s me I’m typing this from an iPhone. If you would like to support me so I can continue to make documentaries like this you can buy me a coffee with the link in the video description. Namaste 🙏🏻
As a public book reader, I patiently await the day someone sits beside me and casually asks me what I'm reading.
I know this is a joke video but It's kind of sad to me that something as simple as reading has been reduced to an exercise in identity, and is seen as pretentious when it used to just be a thing that people did.
I just wanted to read my book for 30 mins on my work break but now I've gotta think about the cultural implications of my simple action.
As a scholar, historian and, of course, a public book-reader, I do look down upon people who are glued to their phones, as I view it as cultural decadence. And, it is, indeed, a spectacle since I always read highly glorious books in public for my own enjoyment as well as for the public, so they can admire the sight of such a gentleman of high culture and intellect.
If you ever feel confident just wait until Frankie makes a study of the exact kind you belong to
I read in public and it’s 50% reading and 50% stomping out the pompous voice in your head that tells you you’re better than other people just for reading a physical book. Do not listen to that voice. Good video as always!
They're reminding people that books exist. I thank them for their service.
When TikTokers can’t fathom that people might actually enjoy reading outside and not crave constant attention
I read in public for a reason that’s probably more embarrassing, because in my own private space I can’t trust myself to not fall into a RUclips (or just tech in general) rabbit hole like the one I’m in now. I can have such little self control that sometimes I’ll go out without even taking my phone-just me and my book (and keys I guess)-so that I’m put at ease by the fact that I’ve made it more or less impossible not to have a productive reading excursion.
Just harassing a bunch of people doing the required reading 30 mins before class. Nice.
As a puplic book reader, I couldn't keep a straight face 😂 because this is just going through my head too often, especially because I just want to read a book while also being outside, but I always feel the pretentiousness of that image creeping up to me.
I didn’t know people felt self conscious reading in public or read to be seen, this is an interesting cultural observation. I’m a GenZ but didn’t get a phone until I was a teenager, I was also homeschooled so that might have something to do with it, maybe I didn’t get bullied enough. My mom taught me to take a book with me wherever I went so I wouldn’t be idle even if I had to sit and wait somewhere.
as a public book pretend reader, I congratulate you on your observations and efforts. i can only hope more people pay attention to us -- or, even better, to me.
I remember reading a book while watitng at the train stop, and a little girl, who I'm sure was in primary school, took out a book from her backpack and pretended to read next to me, and she was eyeballing my every move, even when we entered the train.
One time I was reading a book at a bus stop and this guy started waiting for the bus with me. He asked me what I was reading and we had a whole conversation. Then he told me that he wasn't actually waiting for the bus he just wanted to ask me out because he thought I looked smart and pretty.
I don't call it reading in public, but reading outside. It is just nice to find the right bench in the park with the least amount of foot traffic, but with a nice backdrop - and just read, sometimes I go on a hike to a place where there are no people at all and read there for hours.
Frankie: People who read books in public are control freaks.
I occasionally read in public. People who don’t are really missing out though. Sitting down in a cafe, drinking hot chocolate while occasionally glancing out the window, people watching as you read. Truly a tranquil experience.
As a public book reader, this cut like a knife through to the deepest part of my psyche.