There's an old saying that a child not embraced by the vill… - Jason Pargin

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There's an old saying that a child not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth. I'd update it to say the child not sufficiently entertained by the village will burn it down for the spectacle.

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(born January 10, 1975) is an American humor writer and novelist who formerly wrote under the name David Wong.

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Pen Names: David Wong

Alternative Names: Jason K Pargin • Jason Keith Pargin

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