genius

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The now famous “seven fishes” episode featured a memorable if traumatizing performance by Jamie Lee Curtis as the Berzatto family’s mad mother, Donna; the Richie-centric episode “Forks” was simply genius television.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

I don’t linger but admire the genius of it, grab a fist of Rioja Alta and head to the rooftop lounge for a sunset thought amid stunning views of the city.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

The Labubu phenomenon is not primarily about design or marketing genius, though Pop Mart has plenty of both.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

I didn’t get the genius of Bruce Springsteen and Bob Marley until I got into college, started writing my own songs — and went, “This is amazing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

“The Roman genius, and perhaps the Roman flaw,” he said, “was an obsession with order. One sees it in their architecture, their literature, their laws—this fierce denial of darkness, unreason, chaos.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt