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The “Nice Guy” Problem (not just) in Music

The Problem With Ed Sheeran And "Nice Guys" Like Him | The Pitch | Pitchfork
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One of the scariest things everyone one day realizes is there’s just no life hack that lets you bypass this step, and that’s why some boys would rather complain that no one is playing the game fair. Getting called out on their entitlement is something a lot of dudes don’t want to hear, but someone needs to tell them. It’s the nice thing to do.

The Problem With Ed Sheeran And "Nice Guys" Like Him | The Pitch | Pitchfork

Let’s just ignore that this is Pitchfork, for a moment. This isn’t actually about Ed Sheeran, whoever the fuck he is. It’s about the whole “Nice Guy” bullshit that men throw around, and is worth your time to read. If you need a short version, however, I’ll give you one.

If you have to call yourself a “Nice Guy,” you probably aren’t.