Video Friday

I’ve been thinking lately a lot about what it means to be an introvert in a world designed for extroverts (and also a singular in a world designed for pairs, but that’s for another post). Susan Cain‘s been thinking about introverts, too, and has recently published a book titled Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking (Crown, 2012). Recently, she gave a TEDTalk about being an introvert, which I found enlightening:

In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated.

As a bonus, here’s a pretty hilarious music video, “B*tches in Bookstores,” directed by Annabelle Quezada, who also wrote the song and performs it with La Shea Delaney. The song parodies “Ni**as in Paris” by Jay-Z and Kanye West, and it’s pretty hilarious. (Quezada’s also on Twitter, Amanda.)