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The Day the Earth Stood Still…and Took It Like a Little Bitch Posted By: freddy Posted On: 8/4/2008 8:31:16 PM On Episode 107 of our podcast, we got into a heated discussion about the 1951 Robert Wise film The Day the Earth Stood Still. In the film, an alien named Klaatu visits planet Earth on a peaceful mission and is welcomed by a suspicious and aggressive American military that shoots first and asks questions later. Understandably, this leaves a bad taste in Klaatu’s mouth for earthlings and confirms his prior assumption that we are warmongering animals that should not be allowed to continue to live among the peaceful intergalactic community. The gist of the sides of the debate amongst the NOTLP Crew was pro-intergalactic policing versus anti-intergalactic policing. Fans of Gort and Klaatu’s anti-aggression stance were quick to point out that world peace is a good thing and ask why one would think the promise of a golden age with no war could be a bad thing. Some of us, me included, thought the concept of being policed by an inhuman machine that was willing to obliterate an entire species because of their “warlike” ways was at its best hypocritical and at its worst genocidal. I had seen the film a number of times before watching it for this most recent episode of NOTLP, but this viewing had a different impact on me. Before, I had considered The Day the Earth Stood Still the same as I would a feature length episode of “The Twilight Zone” TV series. It had a clear anti-war message, and it effectively made its audience stop to consider their place in the universe. As a nation, we were barely into the peacetime that followed World War II, and we were already embroiled in a “cold” war with the Soviet Union and on the brink of sending forces to both Korea and Vietnam. It raises an important question - Can the human race ever stop fighting wars with one another? How would we cope if compelled by all-powerful force to do so? I really began to wonder what happened the day after the Earth stood still. Would we as a species make it to the end of that next day, or would Gort destroy our planet because a suicide bomber somewhere on our planet didn’t care to follow his rules? How is this different that the United States pointing long range nuclear missiles at “problem” countries and compelling them to “behave themselves” or face fallout? Is it acceptable because Klaatu and Gort are from a different planet where they bow down to robot overlords that they compel all of planet Earth to do the same? Aren’t they just looking out for the greater good? Where do we draw the line? Is an end to war enough? What about poverty and indifference to the homeless and starving inhabitants of our planet? Should we be threatened with obliteration for all of our less than satisfactory and humane proclivities? These are important questions to consider in a world where many of us are sacrificing some of our civil liberties for a safer nation and world. Please visit our discussion board and tell us what you think.
Word of the Week Posted By: chiseck Posted On: 8/4/2008 5:33:59 PM The word of the week, which you have to create a definition for to win a screener or HHW tix is... Humpsatchel
TwitQuake Posted By: amy Posted On: 7/31/2008 5:07:03 PM LA isn’t doing much to shake its reputation (assuming it wants to) as a land of fake tits, douchebags, and Blackberries. During Tuesday’s 5.4 magnitude earthquake, as the earth was shaking and rolling and generally moving about in ways it shouldn’t, Los Angelinos were whipping their cellphones out and Twittering short messages describing all that was happening. Seriously, did you do that before or after you helped your fellow man to shelter? Now the media, always a little too desperate for a funny headline, has dubbed this latest earthquake in SoCal the “TwitQuake”. Mere seconds after the ground started moving, some Johnny-on-the-spot tweeted the phrase “Earthquake”. Then the tweet-storm started, according to Twitter’s blog, bragging that the service scooped major networks with the earthquake news and has truly become a “personal newswire”. My first reaction is to naysay here, but Twitter has a point. We’ve all heard the story of the American arrested in Egypt, tweeting “arrested” on his way to jail from his cellphone. His friends saw the message and rallied to get this silly bastard out of jail. [Amy says: I think it’s fair to call him a silly bastard because he’s stupid enough to visit Egypt right now. YMMV.] In conclusion, Twitter really is the shit. I understand that it seems silly, and really can be if not used correctly. Examples: Correct use of Twitter: I just read a great article about this awesome thing – here’s a link! Incorrect use of Twitter: I’m reading. Twitter is also a great way to keep up with my ever-expanding web of podcast friends. And I figure that as long as the internet continues to shove social media down our collective throats, I might as well find one that doesn’t require me to deal with all that clutter that makes Facebook and Myspace so exhausting. Twitter is simple and easy and uncluttered. So tell me: What are you doing? Follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/amyNOTLP
Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes, bitches! Posted By: chiseck Posted On: 7/30/2008 5:10:06 PM Not alot of time to write today. I have returned to school this week, and I've gotten a hot little copy of AITD today. But none of that matters right now. What matters is this video. Have you read it? No? Then find a copy and drink in the pinnacle of the Graphic Novel as an art form. If you have, join me in befuddlement as to how they are going to make this without it being banned by every Family Advocacy group in existance.
An Actual IM Exchange With a Childhood Friend Posted By: freddy Posted On: 7/24/2008 7:48:28 PM Freddy says: Hi ****! The Beaver Cleaver says: hey buddy The Beaver Cleaver says: how are you? Freddy says: Pretty good. Just got done watching Greatest American Dog. I love that show. The Beaver Cleaver says: neveer heard of it Freddy says: It's a reality show where a bunch of owners and dogs compete for $$$ The Beaver Cleaver says: doing what, I know a girl that can get a few extra points by fucking her dog Freddy says: I know you do, you filthy mother fucker. The Beaver Cleaver says: lol The Beaver Cleaver says: i didn't do it The Beaver Cleaver says: