A few months back, I let readers in on the internet beef between professional gadfly Milo Yiannopoulos and curmudgeonly streamer Beardson Beardly. Many were surprised that instead of a slap fight, the two debaters arrived at a détente of sorts over the meaning and gradations of art. It was a fascinating watch and an encouraging sign that two men from widely varied backgrounds could achieve a greater mutual understanding.
In case you needed a reminder, the original debate arose over Beardson’s Pokémon speculation hobby. By the end, Milo had committed to watching the complete Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, and Beardson had agreed to visit a fine art museum.
Over the weekend, the two dissident icons–or iconoclasts, depending on who’s watching–met at AFPAC and checked in on their gentlemen’s agreement. For his part, Milo had upheld his side of the bargain. Watch his Evangelion review, and see him open Pokémon cards, here. (Warning: colorful language)
Now, I gave Beardson some grief in my prior post on his brief feud with Milo. The bearded one’s stock has since risen is my estimation, due to a run of based behavior that’s included kicking Death Cult documentarian Louis Theroux to the curb.
In so doing, Beardson shows once again how to deal with journos.
As for Milo’s review, I didn’t find much to disagree with. Eva doesn’t rise to the level of high art, but its brilliance can’t be dismissed, either. Its aim of tearing down the mecha genre when the purpose of art is to elevate the spirit weighs it down.
For a mecha epic that rehabilitates the genre by celebrating what’s best about mecha, check out my hit novel saga.
I’ll believe that Milo is “ex-gay” after he loses his ability to burn people.
“It’s not my fault you guys messed up the ending and had to make a movie to fix it, OK?”
I can’t wait for his review of the movies.
YouTube also terminated the account that hosted the video. Susan Wojcicki must really love Evangelion.