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Originally Posted by Lasereth
YES, IT IS SO ARROGANT TO HAVE AN UNCONTROLLABLE EMOTIONAL REACTION TO A MOVIE. Which is generally considered a sign of great film making. Definitely blood boil status here!!!
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Mhmmm I'd agree with you if that's what I actually said. Of course people have emotional reactions to art...is that whats really being discussed here? People are getting depressed because their lives aren't as good as somebody else's fantasy. Wow what a surprise. This world we live in has so much to offer if we take the time and energy to reach out and grab it, this is especially true in the modern world we live in. Of course it would probably be insensitive to argue that people need to grow up and learn to appreciate what they have and make the most they can with it. A 40 hour work week and paying a few bills to provide food and shelter isn't that bad when you consider what the alternatives could be. In fact I find that quite ironic considering the sheer amount of work that would be involved in building such a life, most would probably get depressed again and start longing for their comfy jobs, vacation time, health insurance and retirement plan. (well you wouldn't need retirement as the life expectancy in such a world is probably about 22).
So yes I consider it quite arrogant and very sad that people living in a world with access to so many things most people will never have are getting depressed because life isn't as good as a fantasy.