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What does it mean?
He mocks a friend for acting like hearing music is special.
In plain terms
He jokes that everyone hears music the same way.
What can you take from it?
Pretentiousness about art is often unnecessary.

Where it applies

  • friendship
  • art appreciation
  • social commentary

Putting it to work

  • mock pretentiousness
  • value simplicity

Questions to consider

  • Is art subjective?
  • When is pretentiousness annoying?

Another view

Some people do experience music differently.

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