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Lokus · 02-06-2004, 11:15 AM

I think billege is being overly cynical. You don't think people would be able to decide to watch the Superbowl based on their own like or dislike of football? You're presenting a false dichotomy.

I'm not concerned about the presence of the Apaches. Football itself is a simulation of war so is it wrong that real machines of war show up? As for whether this is indicative of the some sort of moral decay, I don't know. Violence is inherent in human nature and in American culture. People will always be fascinated by violence and war.

I don't understand what you mean by the lack of "meaningful references". Were you expecting some at a sporting event? Or are you commenting on the Clockwork Orange costumes?

I think the reason this bared breast got so much publicity and outrage is partly due to American culture. As obsessed with sex as Americans are, we've still got these leftover Puritan ideals which means that we can have tons of sexual innuendo but showing a lone breast crosses the line. The automatic association of a nude or partially nude body with sex is somewhat troubling.

I'm sorry if this is disjointed and/or doesn't make sense. I'm still recovering from my grueling midterm this morning heh.

02-06-2004, 11:15 AM	#24 (permalink)
Lokus I can't think of a good title Location: East Bay Area, CA	I think billege is being overly cynical. You don't think people would be able to decide to watch the Superbowl based on their own like or dislike of football? You're presenting a false dichotomy. I'm not concerned about the presence of the Apaches. Football itself is a simulation of war so is it wrong that real machines of war show up? As for whether this is indicative of the some sort of moral decay, I don't know. Violence is inherent in human nature and in American culture. People will always be fascinated by violence and war. I don't understand what you mean by the lack of "meaningful references". Were you expecting some at a sporting event? Or are you commenting on the Clockwork Orange costumes? I think the reason this bared breast got so much publicity and outrage is partly due to American culture. As obsessed with sex as Americans are, we've still got these leftover Puritan ideals which means that we can have tons of sexual innuendo but showing a lone breast crosses the line. The automatic association of a nude or partially nude body with sex is somewhat troubling. I'm sorry if this is disjointed and/or doesn't make sense. I'm still recovering from my grueling midterm this morning heh. __________________ The black wind howls...