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Apocalyptic Idiots
The other day I put out a request to readers to recommend the best books, movies and other media regarding the theme of the Apocalypse. I got a lot of great and thoughtful suggestions. That is, until somebody calling themselves “Lucy Goosey” dropped the following mind-numbing turd in my lap:
One cannot discuss Armegeddon without discussing its origin. See the Bible.
I’ve not seen many movies concerning the topic, but I have an understanding of atleast one man’s take on it, which is Revolution 9 on the Beatles White Album.
The fact that you’re working on anything literary regarding the Apocalypse in order to get a book deal is “creepy”. You could very well be part of the problem. Thank you for reminding me why I don’t like to read blogs as often as I used to…
I’ll now go back to my life.
I had a biology teacher in ninth grade who always used the term “verbal diarrhea” to describe when someone was running off at the mouth. I always found the term rather vulgar and annoying, but I’m beginning to really see it’s usefulness. See, the problem we face today is not that people are morons; the problem is that morons aren’t shy about spreading their infection.
What motivation would you have to even leave a comment like this on my site in the first place? It tricked me at first. At first I just thought it was an overly obvious suggestion. Read the Bible to find out about the Apocalypse. As the kids like to say: “NO DUH!!” Where do you even think we got the idea of or the word for Apocalypse or Armaggedon? It’s ridiculous. Of course I’m going to freakin’ talk about the freakin’ Bible. Gimme a freakin’ break.
The fact that you’re working on anything literary regarding the Apocalypse in order to get a book deal is “creepy”.
YOU’RE creepy! Sitting around, leaving jerky little comments on people’s websites. YOU could very well be part of the problem. Acting like you’re some kind of smug superhero. Yes, please do go “back to your life.” I’m sure it’s very thrillingly spent zoning out in front of the television, broken up only by bouts of unnecessarily lashing out at those around you.
Anyway, why is writing about the Apocalypse creepy? Obviously it’s something a lot of people are interested in, and a good many people are terrified of it. My goal in writing about it is not to capitalize on fear, but to give people positive alternative ways to interact with the idea. There’s pretty much nothing creepy about it.
You could very well be part of the problem.
What problem? The problem of idiots going around making proclamations? Or are you somehow scared that by my writing about the Apocalypse, it’s somehow going to be triggered? Both are stupid. Anyway, if you’re so hellbent on me referencing the Bible, your position is even further weakened. There’s an enormously rich and valuable tradition of Biblical study winding through thousands of years. How do you think you personally even know anything about the Bible at all? It’s certainly not because God dictated the Bible directly to you. It’s because people throughout time have taken on the sometimes enormous and thankless task of studying, interpreting and communicating, so that others could benefit from it.
Thank you for reminding me why I don’t like to read blogs as often as I used to…
No problem. And thank you for reminding me why I hate morons!
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May 22nd, 2005 at 3:06 pm
“I had a biology teacher in ninth grade who always used the term “verbal diarrhea” to describe when someone was running off at the mouth. I always found the term rather vulgar and annoying, but I’m beginning to really see it’s usefulness.”
I agree, there’s something faintly vulgar about it. So instead, I like to generalize the medical term “logorrhea” to broadly refer to the activity in which trolls like “Lucy Goosey” engage. Just as crude, but it somehow slips right past most people.
Don’t let the bastards get you down, Tim. Writing about anything even tangentially related to religion means some fool will feel the need to pipe up with snarky [un]”helpful hints” like Goosey’s.
May 22nd, 2005 at 3:44 pm
yeah they dont get me down. me giving them a good thrashing is sort of cathartic though. im definitely accustomed to people acting like this towards my work as well. its to be expected when you challenge what people know. and even though its annoying at times, it also helps me realize where other people are at, and to make something constructive out of it, even if they are not really trying to be constructive themselves…
May 22nd, 2005 at 9:52 pm
One movie with a semi-apocalyptic theme, and also one of my favourite movies of all time, is Donnie Darko. It’s also a time travel/alternate universe film. Check it out if you haven’t seen it. It was released to theatres the week of 9/11, so alot of people missed it.
May 22nd, 2005 at 9:57 pm
oh dont worry. ive seen it and loved it!
May 22nd, 2005 at 11:20 pm
Yeah, I forgot to mention Donnie Darko, even thought it’s one of my favorite movies! (I use an image of Frank as an avatar for my other online blog identity).
Re: Lucy. She’s best ignored. I saw here comments on one of the other threads, I think it was about archons, and I thought that she was a perfect example of negativity.
May 23rd, 2005 at 10:40 am
You’re right. I apologize. Thank you for the ethrashing. I deserved it. Good luck with your book.
Jesus is the answer.
Love one another.
Lucy(not his real name)
May 23rd, 2005 at 8:27 pm
Hey, check out the movies GLEN AND RANDA (early 70s) and THE QUIET EARTH (mid 80s/australian). Both deal with the psychological aftereffects of a world devoid of civilized amenities. I wouldn’t call them classics, but both deal with the apocalyptic side of things. Also, check out the movie THREADS (UK/early 80s) for a real bleak, but strikingly realistic portrayal (individual and societal) of what would happen if russia dropped the bomb on England during the cold war. LAST NIGHT is also a decent flick about everyone being aware that its the end of the world.
May 23rd, 2005 at 10:36 pm
Wow…I think Lucy struck a nerve there. I can kinda see her point but I dare not attempt to explain for fear of being called names. SmugSuperhero, that is funny stuff!
A great movie, in an elementary sorta way, is “The Day After”. I saw that one my senior year of high school and it freaked out alot people in my class. I saw where Donnie Darko was mentioned and it’s a good one as well.
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“…let it be on your head.”
May 24th, 2005 at 9:09 am
An interesting take on apocalyptic themes is Neil Gaiman’s graphic novel “Signal to Noise” - it’s a depiction of a film director facing his own imminent death from cancer, whilst writing a screenplay for a film dealing with the run-up to the turn of the last millenium somewhere in central Europe, where all the inhabitants truly believe the world is about to end. Some very interesting stuff…
May 24th, 2005 at 9:16 am
Oh shit I almost forgot to throw in the greatest apocolypse movie I know - Koyaanasqatsi - Phillip Glass and Ford Coppola = “End of the world” in and of itself - but it has these great visuals with strip mining, polution, and I think the title is a hopie word meaning - Life out of balance - don’t know how that might fit in but I thought I would offer it up -
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085809/
http://www.koyaanisqatsi.com/
May 24th, 2005 at 4:52 pm
I must’ve missed the earlier post about apocalyptic films, and I’m sure you’re familiar with it, but just in case check out JACOB’S LADDER (Adrian Lyne, 1990).
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099871/
Interestingly, I find a lot of similarities to Jacob’s Ladder in Donnie Darko — both of which are on my favourites list.
May 26th, 2005 at 2:58 pm
Hello all,
May 26th, 2005 at 4:07 pm
lucy was theres supposed to be more to that message? it got snipped
May 26th, 2005 at 4:13 pm
It’s your occult. Why do you research the occult when Jesus is the answer. I’m only curious. Is it true that the darkness hates the light?
May 26th, 2005 at 4:36 pm
im not saying jesus isnt the answer. thats for you to decide for yourself
May 26th, 2005 at 11:49 pm
do what you do best when the time comes. i hope your book does well and that i can get a copy of it.