The thesis of this chapter is that God uses “yuck factors” to promote His glory.

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For most of this century, writers on the left have portrayed small cities as stifling enclaves of Babbittry and reaction, but today they are seen as refreshing oases from commercialized mass society—potential centers of community and local activism.

Thanks to the Trollface meme, those with a secret affinity for the hilarious ways of trolling now have a figure to worship.