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Grunge, Nerds, and Gastropubs: A Mass Culture Odyssey

By: Kevin Craft
Narrated by: Matt Patterson
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Ever wonder why glum rock à la Nirvana became popular in the immediate aftermath of the Cold War, or why gastropubs that serve organic kumquat have replaced all-American chain restaurants like Applebee’s as the trendiest dining establishments? Can the tennis rivalry between John McEnroe and Björn Borg shed light on the type of sadness inherent to success? And what’s the connection between the music of the bands Weezer and the Presidents of the United States of America? (Hint: It has to do with the difference between pretending to be nerdy and actually being nerdy.)

©2015 Kevin Craft (P)2016 Audible, Inc. Social Sciences Sports

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Where is the Andrew Wood part??? He was mostly the main reason for the glum Seattle music scene. Think he deserves a mention.

Um you forgot Andrew Wood?

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Better than expected, entertaining and well thought out. Where the hipster culture found theirs guide lines

Cool

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