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Man deletes Instagram account in excahnge for additional Youtube subscribers

Youtube creator plaques

After noticing a dip in his weekly subscriber rate, one Marty Alecson made a play to suicide his own Instagram account. "I chose my side," said Alecson. "Youtube is morally superior and just all-around several digital pioneer points in front of Instagram." Alecson nevertheless stresses that this was really a "Sophie's Choice of social media platforms", and that he anticipates Instagram withdrawl, which he will be eager to explore in his latest Youtube videos.

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Sound Opinions hosts admit to cloning themselves to keep up with workload

Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis of Sound Opinions standing with Booker T.Jones

Being a music critic is not without its demands. Today I spoke to Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis to discuss the sheer volume of sound opinions they've issued over the tenure of their WBEZ radio program, Sound Opinions. "We really couldn't have accomplished this without clones," said either DeRogatis or a clone of DeRogatis in a startling admission. "Kot just cloned himself again to prepare for this week's Buried Treasures feautre." Kot, sitting beside him, nodded his head. "I've surprised even myself with this one," said Kot. "And by I, I mean Greg Kot #7 really outdid himself."

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