/lit/ - Literature

Is there anything more midwit than being a fan of dystopian literature?

>>19348235
1984 isn't dystopian

>>19348225
I think he was just trying to spark some conversation with his estranged autistic son.

>>19348225
You sound like an autist OP, have you gotten yourself tested?
>>19348285
This. I am also assuming the comment he directed at his sister was the result of a know it all attitude rather than anything said in good faith. Get the help you need anon.

>>19348225
>being this autistic about your (You) own father
>don't encourage others to read
Your caged knowledge will be your tomb. And it'll be a cringe one.

>Um acktyually, DAD, give me chapters and page numbers of sections you think are relevant, I assume you can't because you don't read, plebian

>>19348285

We're not estranged, I live with him. We have a good relationship and it's rare to see him talk about something he doesn't understand.

>>19348297

Yes indeed, I'm autistic. Sperg, to be more precise. I have been diagnosed four years ago.

May I ask what is autistic about what I said? I'm asking you in good faith.

the book is an ironic meme and he knows it

>>19348244
It's an instruction manual right?

>>19348371
>May I ask what is autistic about what I said? I'm asking you in good faith.
It's kind of disappointing that you are actually autistic, because me telling you to get help was supposed to be a snappy dick comment that is sort of pushing the boundaries. You being autistic takes the edge off and just makes what I said awkward and malicious.
Anyway, to address your question, the autistic bit is you getting bogged down on the details of the book. First of all, a man does not need to read a book in order to know what it is about, what meaning it has in society and when, why or who might be appreciating it at a given time. My guess, however, is that your dad is some sort of based boomer and was just reminded of the miserable state of contemporary society by the mention of 1984. In all likelihood, he wanted to express this tiresome sensation and share his concerns about current day politics, maybe make himself feel better by discussing it with his family. The actual book here is not really all that important and if you've read the book yourself, then it would certainly have been possible for him to lean on your knowledge in order to justify how modern society is 1984-ish with a discussion.
With all that said, I might be completely wrong, since I was not there. This is just the most sensible way I can understand the situation off of what little information you have provided.
Also, disregard the know it all comment - I am tired and missed out on the part where you specified your sister is now also 16. Don't want you second guessing yourself or anything.

>>19348225
My dad loves Orwell except 1984

>>19348428

>It's kind of disappointing that you are actually autistic, because me telling you to get help was supposed to be a snappy dick comment that is sort of pushing the boundaries. You being autistic takes the edge off and just makes what I said awkward and malicious.

Don't worry about that, anon. I won't take what you said about me in offense since I'm not the type to take the internet too seriously, it's okay.

>>19348225
umm actually Brave New World is more applicable to modern times :)

OP will kill his father if he's not treated quickly mmw

1984, much like Idiocracy, was a documentary :' (

>>19348567

>>19348686
Soipost /bant/ you cretin