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The Loving Trap

Ben Woodhams · 418.1K views · 2011-06-17 · 2:58

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Overview

A three-minute parody of Adam Curtis's documentary style, assembled from archive footage with his typical narration and leaps of logic.

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Recommended as the standard companion to any Adam Curtis film, since it lampoons the style and gives reasons to take his claims with skepticism.

Recommended by 15 HN people across 11 months · HN mentions 2012–2026

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fimdomeio · 2021-11 · Strong recommendation

You should always acompany this documentary with a watch of this short little video. The Loving Trap ( [VIDEO] ). It mocks adam curtis style while making some very good points.

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arduanika · 2024-05 · Recommendation

Adam Curtis? Commoditized?? You clearly haven't seen this short clip: [VIDEO] encapsulating his work.

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luminouslow · 2022-11 · Recommendation

Why do you think its a joke? it seems you agree with me? Sure brits love to get drunk but their politics always seemed reasonable to me. I love the different subcultures the UK birthed and its heartbreaking how bad things are and are still going to get in the coming century. Downvote me if you must, wont change my personal (albeit uninformed) feelings. As for Adam Curtis i enjoy his work but this parody hits it on the nail: [VIDEO]

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