Be Happy (Lars von Trier's "Melancholia")

{{Episode_Infobox | title = Be Happy (Lars von Trier's "Melancholia") | caption = | episode_number = 230 | release_date = February 08, 2022 | length = 01:50:00 | listen = [[File:Episode-230-be-happy-lars-von-triers-melancholia | quote_source = | opening_subject = | beat_break_song = | main_subject = | guests = | previous_episode = Skin Deep? | next_episode = Ideal Critics (Hume's "Of the Standard of Taste") }}Be Happy (Lars von Trier's "Melancholia") is the 230th episode of the Very Bad Wizards podcast, released on February 08, 2022.

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Show Notes

David and Tamler sink deeper and deeper into Melancholia, Lars von Trier's harrowing and stunningly beautiful depiction of depression, anxiety, and a wedding reception that just won't end. They bring Freud's "Mourning and Melancholia" into the conversation and confront the question: what if the depressed and anxious people are right? Plus Whoopi, M&Ms, baby brain waves, Rogan – we empty out the opening segment Slack.  Note: We recorded the opening segment before the latest development in the Joe Rogan story, but we briefly address that in the promo segment right after the break. Sponsored By: BetterHelp: You deserve to be happy. BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Connect with your professional counselor in a safe and private online environment. Our listeners get 10% off the first month by visiting Betterhelp.com/vbw. Promo Code: VBW Support Very Bad Wizards

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