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The way I read the author is that he is suggesting that American culture is facinated with the Image. The big shiny Image. There appear before our eyes cultural references that should offend and should give viewers pause. But we just let them wash over us.
Clockwork Orange is just one example among many that should cause us to say, "is this truly FAMILY entertainment?" The subtext (hell the text) of the image is completely lost on many.
But why is it lost? There is something much bigger going on in our culture than a simple flashing of breast or a wacky stage show at the superbowl.
We are a nation (nations) addicted to trivial things. We consume our "entertainment" like fast food -- we know it tastes good but try not to thing about what it's made of... and a half hour later we are hungry for more. Empty calories for our minds.
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- Old Man Luedecke
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