Hmmm... I watched the Manchurian Candidate on friday. I must say that it was very thought-provoking. Not just becos of the oh too real plot of rich, powerful corporations being able to buy and insert politicians into the government, but more so becos of the super realistic acts of brutal killing depicted in the show.
I must say that im rather aghast at the media for relaxing its limits at the amount of violence shown on tv nowadays. Do u remember when was it that u actually saw dead bodies on tv or in the newspapers when u were younger? No I dont cos there werent any. It was like a taboo. A big no no to show such things on a public medium. People shun channels or papers with such pictures cos they were gruesome and scary. But look at the media now. When I first saw channel 8 showing the actual beheading of the American guy, nick something, on tv, I was disgusted. Not only by the ugliness of the act, but also by the willingness of the broadcaster to show something which I deem unsuitable for mass viewing. It was like tabloid material. "I dare to show something more. Something scandalous. Something out of the limits." Just so as to gain more viewership.
U know, the media is suppose to be responsible to the public. They cant act to their own whims and fancies just to increase their readership or viewership. What do they expect from showing such pictures to the masses? "Oh, I am preparing them for the future. U know, just in case they see somebody dead on the streets and they go aaaah... and run away. Well, now they could go, 'Hey, i have seen this before. I think this guys dead.' " Wow! So bloody social-conscious. I dont know bout u but the thing is with more and more of such brutal acts and deranged pictures shown on public medium, people, yes, will get immune to it. Do u still remember the pics of the 2 Saddam sons who were killed by US forces? Their faces were bloated, bruised and sewed together. Like Chucky in childs play. But this is real. Real dead human. Real scars. Real blood. Real death. Their pictures were splashed on both the Straits Times and The New Paper. It was ugly. It was scary. It was uncalled for. Do we actually need to see them dead? Do we need to see their bruised and battered faces? Do we need to see the pain in their opened eyes? I dont think I was happy seeing them like that. Were you?
The problem with all these pictures and clips of brutal acts is that they shouldnt have happened in the first place. Now that they have happened, we do not need to see them. In public media more so. Everybody is able to view them. Everyone. Including kids. Children. Innocent, idealistic, simple minded children. U want them to see dead people too is it?
Everyone just gets numb after being exposed to such things over a period of time. I see myself just not bothering with such pictures when they come up on the papers nowadays. I see children telling me, "Yah. Dead people lah. Aiyah, die already all look like that one." The three kids that I tutor tell me that they just laugh at the beheading clip when they saw it on tv. I was shock, i must say. Saddened too. I asked them why they found it funny. They said they saw it frequent enough as their father often buys videos of such things. Banned tapes from China to watch, share with the family. I was immediately stunned. I felt the world spinning. How could any parent want to allow their children to view such morose acts? Why would any sane-minded father want their kid to see people dying thru accidents? Is it fun? Is it some kind of derange humour?
I must say that I am frightened. Petrified in fact by all these stuff. I am shocked that anyone should be subjected to watch such inane violence. Animated violence is bad enough. Mortal Combat was banned. So why arnt such pictures and clips not censored or better enough, not shown at all? Children are now immune to most violent and gruesome pictures. So is that good? What do u aim to achieve by that? I dont wish to have kids looking and pointing at me while Im dying. Laughing and giggling cos it seems funny to them. Do you?
Well, I was bored. So i decided to take some personality tests found on georgie's blog. So informative. So uncanny too. U know, I took some personality test when I was still in JC, and they told me to become some religious teacher or something. Well, it seems that at least im quite consistent. Anyway, now my name is Crazy Destroyer. Gotten from this site www.blazonry.com/scripting/wuname.php
You are a RSIT--Reserved Sentimental Intellectual Taker. This makes you a Archetypal Older Child.You are a hard nut to crack. You have a wicked sense of humor. Despite your reserved nature, you are more comfortable (and successful) in the meeting and courting mode than you are in a long term relationship. You feel misunderstood, and usually you are. When you're in a good mood, you're funny, fascinating and a sexy firecracker, but when you're in a bad mood you are moody, broody and impatient.
In courtship mode, you don't have to let anyone see your moody side. If you had your way, even in a long term relationship you would have enough time apart to deal with your bad moods yourself; unfortunately, it rarely works that way. You stifle *a lot* of anger and frustration -- from all areas of your life -- so when it comes out it comes out nasty. More than any other type, your conflicts tend to turn on one tiny thing -- the dishes, the laundry -- that's really a scapegoat for your larger dissatisfactions with your relationship. You're baffled that your partner just can't do the dishes -- your partner is baffled that it's such a big deal. The only way around it is to let the dishes go entirely and try to get at the real root of what's bothering you.
I'm making you sound like a bear, but the fact is that you're so warm and charming most of the time that it effectively offsets the times you're unhappy.
You will make a weirdly good parent. Don't pair up with someone who'll make sexual demands of you. That's just not going to fly at all.
Of the 144665 people who have taken this quiz, 5.3 % are this type.
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You are very perceptive and smart. You are clear and to the point and have a great sense of humor. You are always learning and searching for understanding.
Your distinct personality, The Dreamer-Minstrel might be found in most of the thriving kingdoms of the time. You can always see the "Silver Lining" to every dark and dreary cloud. Look at the bright side is your motto and understanding why everything happens for the best is your goal. You are the positive optimist of the world who provides the hope for all humankind. There is nothing so terrible that you can not find some good within it. On the positive side, you are spontaneous, charismatic, idealistic and empathic. On the negative side, you may be a sentimental dreamer who is emotionally impractical. Interestingly, your preference is just as applicable in today's corporate kingdoms.
Im too tired to be funny this week. So lets just get on with all my beautiful ladies. Its models week! These pretty gals are all i dont know who. But they are definitely head turners. So lets just get on with it....
Modelling a design by Stella McCartney, this girl is sooo beautiful. Aaaah... My dream girl. If only huh.....
On top of the layers of billowing skirt, atop the red cherries, alike the icing on the cake, this lady is hot! Too hot.
Wrapped in a golden leaf, she looks just Eve in Eden. If so, can I be Adam?
