Filed under: Random
October 27, 2009 • 6:24 pm 0
Freeze Punk!
Ok, ok. You’ve got me cornered.
I’ve been neglecting my blog. But it’s because I’ve been working for The Daily Campus, writing stories, blogging and working on the Web site.
And tweeting. But you guys should know that I’m pretty dedicated to Twitter (much more than this blog, apparently).
September 7, 2009 • 9:05 pm 0
Discon/nect: Chain Mail
Chain mail is a phenomenon that I just don’t get. Whether it’s snail mail, e-mail or text message, it’s all Greek.
Why would a person forward chain mail? By chain mail, I mean those ridiculous messages that try to scare you by saying a ghost will come into your room at night and slash your throat if you don’t send this message to everyone in your contact list.
Do these people actually believe that little Sally Jo (who was murdered before e-mail was invented) will hunt you down because you didn’t hit forward? If the answer is yes, I’m scared for the future of our world.
We can’t just forget about the other types of chain messages: those funny jokes, the religious message, the sob story or the propaganda machine (Woodward and Bernstein called it “ratfucking”. I think this term needs to be brought back to the forefront). These other types of chain messages are far more annoying, and possibly dangerous. Read more about these after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
August 23, 2009 • 1:02 am 0
Going to the Movies
I remember the first time I told my mother that I would be going to see a movie… alone. “Why would you do that?” She asked. “Don’t you have a friend you’d like to go with?”
Ok, so maybe those weren’t her exact words. It was some time ago, and I am not Sherlock Holmes. But it brings up a question: why do some people find it difficult to go see a movie alone?
It’s not like sitting in a restaurant by yourself, where all the other patrons will stare as you pick at your food and wonder why you didn’t bring a book to read. At the movies, everyone is looking at the screen. There’s no talking (hopefully). There’s no interaction with other people, save for the ticket guy, the concession workers and those people who prefer the aisle seats.
I don’t mind going to see a movie by myself (and it always makes me feel like a V.I.P. when I go to an early matinee and am the only person in the theater). So I put the question into Twitter’s capable hands: “I’m curious as to your opinion: Is it perfectly normal or just plain weird to go to the movies by yourself?” I received some great answers.
blueberrychica: I think it’s pretty fantastic if your comfortable enough with yourself to go to the movies by your self
rodgermclane: Oh yea, I would do it only if I was in a Longview size movie theater or bigger.
blueberrychica (after rodgermclane tweeted): yeah @rodgermclane does have a point. Alone in a small town theatre makes me think of pedophiles
newsjunkie365: Oddly, I think it depends on where you live. City like New York? Perfectly normal. The burbs? A little weird. Thems the rules.
samanthaurban: I do it all the time, but I find it’s less awkward for others during the day than at night.
It’s clear that the size of the theater (and the town it’s located in) matters to some. That’s not so hard to see. Bigger theaters lend more anonymity to its patrons. Were a person to go see a movie in a small town’s theater, such as the double screen theater in my hometown of Carthage, it might be awkward. Undoubtedly, you’d know everyone in that small town theater, and they’d probably be wondering why you’re alone.
I don’t think this is the definitive answer. Some people just like to go to the movies with other people. Others are more comfortable with the idea that you can go alone. One of the best things about the theater is that you’re seeing a movie with other people (some strangers, some familiar), but I don’t think we should think it’s weird for people to go to the movies by themselves. Most of the time, there’s going to be a lot of people watching the same movie anyways.
August 16, 2009 • 6:34 am 0
Pink Sweater Guy
Today is Sunday, which means Frank Warren will be posting secrets to his Web site again. If you’re not familiar with PostSecret, you should definitely click on that link and check it out (Notice: It may be NSFW).
Having finished reading today’s secrets, I decided to head over to LiveJournalSecret (also NSFW), which is the generic version of PostSecret (much like Wal-mart’s Dr. Thunder, it never does taste quite the same as the mainstream Dr. Pepper).
Behold: Pink Sweater Guy’s* Plea for Non-Stereotyping (and my favorite secret to-date)
I love the fact that this guy likes to wear pink sweaters and isn’t ashamed of that fact. It makes me wonder how many pink sweaters he has, and why he likes pink so much when society often tells men that pink is only for girls and women. Does he like pink because it compliments his skin tone? Or remind him of cotton candy? Does he call it a “salmon-colored sweater” in front of those who question him about it? Are sweaters the only items of clothing that he owns in shades of pink?
I wish I could talk to him. He sounds pretty interesting. I’ve been trying to imagine what he’s like, but all I can come up with is a younger version of Mister Rodgers (since he likes sweaters and seems like he’s normally a patient guy who puts up with repeated questions).
*Because LJSecret is anonymous, Pink Sweater Guy could be a girl. I’m assuming he’s a guy based on the fact that our society tells us that pink is girly. Also, it appears to be a guy in the photo. But hey, maybe I’m wrong. There’s always a possibility.
