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The American Rose

An addictive collection of funny stories, poems, think pieces and discussions that provoke curiosity and reflection. There's something here for...
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Why Facebook Stock will Upset the Naysayers

Why Facebook Stock will Upset the Naysayers

The American Rose ― I hate naysayers. You know those poeple that have to come out blasting everything to hell with their negative opinions before they even know what's REALLY going on. You can identify these people easily as they leave absolutely NO wiggle-room for... (more)
 MattTheRose ― Posted 3 days ago
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Cereal Killer (Stay out of my damn kitchen)

The American Rose ― A song I wrote the other day. Enjoy."Cereal Killer" © 2012 Matt Rose Music[LYRICS]We're stuck on this old couchYour running your big mouthTalking about how nothing's changedYou threaten to leave meTo hop on a jet planeNot this shit againSo I've got... (more)
 MattTheRose ― Posted 5 days ago
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Wasted Erections, Quitting My Job, and Other Shenanigans

Wasted Erections, Quitting My Job, and Other Shenanigans

The American Rose ― Have you ever felt so drunk off a natural high, that somewhere inside you, you searched desperately for some way to exploit that power in the moment? You try every which way to fashion some kind of spontaneous crisis out of thin air so that your... (more)
 MattTheRose ― Posted 12 days ago
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Fight On.

Fight On.

The American Rose ― When you come in through the door you have to go for the cologne right away. You can't go to the shower because that's too clean; the lingering stench of neglected anger must be allowed to rise above what rationality you've kept in reserves. You want... (more)
 MattTheRose ― Posted 19 days ago
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The REAL reason why Women get paid less than Men (No, it's not the conspiracy you think)

The REAL reason why Women get paid less than Men (No, it's not the conspiracy you think)

The American Rose ― If you're as awesome as I am, you've seen Jurassic Park (the first one) about a million times. Aside from being the best entertainment dollar you've spent in years—men getting eaten while on the toilet, a T-Rex chasing jeeps, an epic tune that... (more)
 MattTheRose ― Posted 23 days ago
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Why We Love Vampires and Zombie Apocalyptic Scenarios

Why We Love Vampires and Zombie Apocalyptic Scenarios

The American Rose ― With regard to recent media entertainment, if you haven't been out from under your rock in the last 10 years or so, don't worry—you haven't really missed much. The last 10 years or so of popular entertainment has been a blurry montage of zombies,... (more)
 MattTheRose ― Made popular 27 days ago
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Why People Hate Google, Apple, and Facebook

Why People Hate Google, Apple, and Facebook

The American Rose ― If you're wondering what may have prompted the world's once most beloved companies to fall out of grace with the general populace, a simple analogy might suffice: it's that moment when your favorite, relatively unknown band, becomes featured on MTV... (more)
 MattTheRose ― Posted on Apr 18th, 2012
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5 Things You Didn't Know Could Make Your Life Awesome

5 Things You Didn't Know Could Make Your Life Awesome

The American Rose ― #1: Movie MarathonsThere's enough shitty flicks out there to fill every dump-truck in the world to the brim and blast them all to the center of the sun—a most worthy fiery death. That being said, however, there does exist a treasure trove of... (more)
 MattTheRose ― Made popular on Apr 10th, 2012
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Days and Nights in Shanghai

Days and Nights in Shanghai

The American Rose ― After working for 2 months straight on my short film "four", I was utterly exhausted last week—especially having sat in a chair for 12 hours straight editing it in the final homestretch. So finally, when the film was entered into the contest, I... (more)
 MattTheRose ― Posted on Apr 6th, 2012
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four

The American Rose ― This is a short film that I wrote and directed. My girlfriend and I have been working on this for the past few weeks, using nearly every free minute away from work to complete it by ourselves. This would explain some of the shorter, less complicated... (more)
 MattTheRose ― Posted on Mar 31st, 2012
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The Human Cubicle: machines haven't replaced humans; humans have replaced machines

The Human Cubicle: machines haven't replaced humans; humans have replaced machines

The American Rose ― Tap, Tap Tap, ouch. Tap, Tap, Tap Ouch!If you can believe it, this was probably the most uttered phrase that passed through my mind last week as a pinched nerve and inflamed tendonitis gripped my wrist. It's the reason for my recent irritability,... (more)
 MattTheRose ― Posted on Mar 22nd, 2012
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The Uncompromising Man

The Uncompromising Man

The American Rose ― The uncompromising man is easy to admire because it seems as though he always gets what he wants; he's always winning and never having to settle. A man unwilling to compromise gets what he wants because he accepts nothing less. However, it's often... (more)
 MattTheRose ― Made popular on Mar 23rd, 2012
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In Search of Water

In Search of Water

The American Rose ― It happens that when too much time has passed I must seek out water. I must go to its side. It's not a choice really it's some sort of deep calling that I've felt since as long as I can remember. The familiar desire to seek out a body of water often... (more)
 MattTheRose ― Posted on Mar 10th, 2012
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Asian Wives and Other Lies.

Asian Wives and Other Lies.

The American Rose ― THE APPETIZERIt used to be that if people didn't like your choices you were outcasted and ignored, or beheaded in some central square as part of the day's entertainment. But things are a bit different now, as diplomacy and tolerance have made some... (more)
 MattTheRose ― Posted on Mar 8th, 2012
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It's Your Birthday (and you can cry if you want to).

It's Your Birthday (and you can cry if you want to).

The American Rose ― After the food's been eaten, the drinks drunk, and the songs sang—after everyone goes home and you're left alone—the reality of being one year older truly sets in.I was born on March 6th, 1985, and then suddenly, I became 27 years old. There's a... (more)
 MattTheRose ― Made popular on Mar 14th, 2012