William S. Burroughs

This cut-up writing method reminds me of the magnet poetry that many people have on their refrigerators. It is interesting to pair words and phrases together that aren't logical, but it still lacks substance. It seems that this cut-up form of writing could not be taken too seriously. When reading the cut-up piece at the end of the article, I thought it was refreshing to read these rearranged sentences and figure out their origin. The meaning, however, is definitely lost. All that remains in the cut-up article is a sense of spontaneity. Though i guess i can see how the cutter may find some code messages, with special meaning as Burroughs explains. I don't really understand the exact method by which Burroughs cuts and rearranges his article?