Just out of curiosity...

Lady Sidhe · 09-16-2007, 03:34 PM

Has anyone seen Idiocracy?

I watched it a few months ago, and y'all, this movie is seriously intellectually painful to watch. Funny movie, because everyone knows someone like this, but scary as well, what with the dumbing down of America that's becoming more and more the norm.

Intellectually painful, though. And I mean that in the most serious way possible. I mean, there are parts of this movie that will make you physically cringe.

And here's another...Jesus Camp. Anyone seen that one?

Now THAT was a scary movie. It shows brainwashing at it's most basic, and gives a little glimpse into how fanatics who are willing to kill or die are made, regardless of the religion.

queequeger · 09-16-2007, 03:51 PM

I own Idiocracy, yeah. It's the perfect example of a great idea being kind of poorly done, but so much of it is so close to the truth it could bring a man to tears. It's got electrolytes.

And as for Jesus Camp, I agree, it's far scarier just because it's real. The worst part, I think, is that they make SURE it's children at a young enough age to not know any better. Religious indoctrination done at such a young age, and with such violence of conviction makes my skin crawl. I have no doubt that any of those children, if kept in this circle of people, would not hesitate to strap themselve to a tank or a bomb if someone told them it was what jesus wanted.

How does that quote go? When fascism comes to america it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross?

09-16-2007, 03:34 PM	#1
Lady Sidhe That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.... Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 978	Just out of curiosity... Has anyone seen Idiocracy? I watched it a few months ago, and y'all, this movie is seriously intellectually painful to watch. Funny movie, because everyone knows someone like this, but scary as well, what with the dumbing down of America that's becoming more and more the norm. Intellectually painful, though. And I mean that in the most serious way possible. I mean, there are parts of this movie that will make you physically cringe. And here's another...Jesus Camp. Anyone seen that one? Now THAT was a scary movie. It shows brainwashing at it's most basic, and gives a little glimpse into how fanatics who are willing to kill or die are made, regardless of the religion. __________________ My free will...I never leave home without it. --House Someday I want to be rich. Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be. -Rita Rudner

09-16-2007, 03:51 PM	#2
queequeger Hypercharismatic Telepathical Knight Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The armpit of the Universe... Augusta, GA Posts: 365	I own Idiocracy, yeah. It's the perfect example of a great idea being kind of poorly done, but so much of it is so close to the truth it could bring a man to tears. It's got electrolytes. And as for Jesus Camp, I agree, it's far scarier just because it's real. The worst part, I think, is that they make SURE it's children at a young enough age to not know any better. Religious indoctrination done at such a young age, and with such violence of conviction makes my skin crawl. I have no doubt that any of those children, if kept in this circle of people, would not hesitate to strap themselve to a tank or a bomb if someone told them it was what jesus wanted. How does that quote go? When fascism comes to america it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross? __________________ Hoocha, hoocha, hoocha... lobster.

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