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jasonb05 | 1 year ago

This tripped me up too until point 3 in the piece:

> If you are wondering whether or not something counts as weird nonfiction, consider its weirdness. Modern mockumentaries do not work because there is no uncertainty; the documentary element is used to advance the plot, mug at the camera, key the viewer in.

I read this as: non-fiction elements in service of advancing the plot is a strike against.

Really, "weird nonfiction" is whatever the author wants it to be. The examples are a total grab bag IMHO.

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