A few weeks ago, I wrote an article called "6 Popular Upbeat Songs You Didn't Realize Are Depressing." The article went over pretty well, but as always, there was a chorus of comments from people asking why this song or that song didn't make the list.

It's a common complaint with the list-based format. For those writers who do read their comments, the temptation is to reply with arguments about how there are only so many words people are willing to read at one time so some stuff just won't make the list. You may also be inclined to point out that your failure to include that one song by their favorite band in no way means that you are 14 years old and still sleep in the same bed with your mother.

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"Not sure I believe you."

Nor does it mean you're a member of the Illuminati. That's not to say you're not interested in hearing a pitch from one of their representatives. Just that your failure to include "Pumped Up Kicks" on that one list doesn't indicate any active involvement with the organization at this time. You'd probably read an email if they sent it, though.