Author Archives: Danger Wonka

I Don’t Agree With Dave Chappelle and That (Should Be) OK

As the title says, I think that Dave Chappelle’s ideas regarding transgender issues are archaic. He is no longer the 20 year-old superstar renegade going against the against an unfair system. He’s almost in his 50’s now, a well respected staple in the comedy scene who has seen and experienced a lot of bullshit.  HisContinue reading “I Don’t Agree With Dave Chappelle and That (Should Be) OK”

13. Smile for the Customer

The following is part of a serialized story, Everyone Thinks I Dream of Chocolate. You can find the first chapter here. One weekend when I was still a part-timer, Dick complained during a slow part of a shift that he needed more workers on the weekends. “Don’t you have any friends?” he asked.“Yeah but I don’t knowContinue reading “13. Smile for the Customer”

Visual vs Written Stories

It’s funny because despite being an English major, I spent more time watching movies than reading. A part of it was the lack of a proper ADHD diagnosis but I’m also not particular to the traditional English canon. Burnt out from speed reading a bunch of books I didn’t care for, I didn’t have timeContinue reading “Visual vs Written Stories”

12. Beating the Clock

The following is part of a serialized story, Everyone Thinks I Dream of Chocolate. You can find the first chapter here. Eight hours is a long time to be doing anything. An eight hour shift at Lou’s primarily involved doing the following: Make chocolate Help customers Stand There is more to it but that is the jist.Continue reading “12. Beating the Clock”

The Many Saints of Newark (2021) Review

“Fan movies” run a fine line. No matter the film, studios are concerned with making movies that can appeal to as many people as possible. It is why it is getting harder to make movies based on original stories. Adaptations and franchises have established brands with fanbases to market their movies. Still, they are alwaysContinue reading “The Many Saints of Newark (2021) Review”

Technology Has Ruined Child Innocence and I Can’t Help But Laugh…

Growing up, I missed out on the multiplayer shooter craze in video games. I never really spent too much time on Call of Duty or Counter Strike. My parents were one of those freaks that only let you play for 30 minutes a day. Despite being Korean, my parents viewed video games as little moreContinue reading “Technology Has Ruined Child Innocence and I Can’t Help But Laugh…”

10. Dick’s Cheese

The following is part of a serialized story, Everyone Thinks I Dream of Chocolate. You can find the first chapter here. At least, that is what Dick wanted to name the shop. The actual restaurant was just known as the “Grilled Cheese Grille” but most people simply called it “that Grilled Cheese Place” or simply “the Grille”. Continue reading “10. Dick’s Cheese”

I Wish I Saw Tenet (2020) in Theatres

Compared to his commercial success, I’ve often heard very divisive things about Christopher Nolan as a writer/director. Among my own friend group, I am probably his most vocal supporter, with everyone else either considering him entertaining but overly ambitious to a fault or downright pretentious.  While I am a fan of Christopher Nolan’s work, IContinue reading “I Wish I Saw Tenet (2020) in Theatres”

9. Learning Curve

The following is part of a serialized story, Everyone Thinks I Dream of Chocolate. You can find the first chapter here. “You can’t let the marshmallow tip like that. The chocolate is going to set with all those fucked up marks.”  That was Dick. Especially in my early days at the shop, he was quick to pointContinue reading “9. Learning Curve”