- Sep 22, 2013
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Here is a mock dialogue between Shiva (Hindu god of destruction) and Mr. Blonde (fictional villain and assassin-maniac all-around 'bad-guy' from Quentin Tarantino's iconic crime-savvy film Reservoir Dogs) about the 'wisdom of consumerism.'
How can we coordinate metaphysics discussions with the capitalism-frailties of 'TrumpUSA'?
I've renamed Mr. Blonde 'Tor' to signify his general 'macho might'...
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SHIVA: You seem pensive about your last diamond-heist, Tor.
TOR: Yeah, well, the Cabots had me antsy, and now things have gone sour (with cops)...
SHIVA: Since when have you been 'antsy' about cops?
TOR: Ever since I started falling in love with poetry and Starbucks, Shiva!
SHIVA: Don't be flippant, Tor. I know something is truly bothering you (and I want to help!).
TOR: Alright, great lord of destruction (Master Shiva). I fear I'm becoming arrogant about bloodlust.
SHIVA: How can one be arrogant about bloodlust, if (by definition) bloodlust implies only instinct?
TOR: It's true I feel raw savage instinct, but my mind is gnawing at me when I think about 'criminality.'
SHIVA: What does that have to do with Starbucks, Tor?
TOR: I'm supposed to feel more light-hearted about capitalism and profiteerism.
SHIVA: Maybe you should go shopping at Kay Jewellers...
TOR: Very funny. No, I'm worried that my gun defines my humanity.
SHIVA: I see. I think you fear any close bond between mayhem and composure.
TOR: Doesn't mayhem imply complete loss of composure?
SHIVA: According to consumerism, shopper-madness is actually...energy!
TOR: Oh, so Black Friday is like a symbol of 'mental enthusiasm'?
SHIVA: Exactly! So go shopping or go to a Planet Hollywood and eat a juicy mushroom-burger.
TOR: I think I see some enlightenment, Shiva. If I enjoy a sandwich and buy a ring, I'll feel more 'child-like.'
SHIVA: Exactly, Tor! The key to calmness is financial courage.
TOR: In other words, fight fire with express-lane checkout at Acme. Alright, thank you very much.
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How can we coordinate metaphysics discussions with the capitalism-frailties of 'TrumpUSA'?
I've renamed Mr. Blonde 'Tor' to signify his general 'macho might'...
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SHIVA: You seem pensive about your last diamond-heist, Tor.
TOR: Yeah, well, the Cabots had me antsy, and now things have gone sour (with cops)...
SHIVA: Since when have you been 'antsy' about cops?
TOR: Ever since I started falling in love with poetry and Starbucks, Shiva!
SHIVA: Don't be flippant, Tor. I know something is truly bothering you (and I want to help!).
TOR: Alright, great lord of destruction (Master Shiva). I fear I'm becoming arrogant about bloodlust.
SHIVA: How can one be arrogant about bloodlust, if (by definition) bloodlust implies only instinct?
TOR: It's true I feel raw savage instinct, but my mind is gnawing at me when I think about 'criminality.'
SHIVA: What does that have to do with Starbucks, Tor?
TOR: I'm supposed to feel more light-hearted about capitalism and profiteerism.
SHIVA: Maybe you should go shopping at Kay Jewellers...
TOR: Very funny. No, I'm worried that my gun defines my humanity.
SHIVA: I see. I think you fear any close bond between mayhem and composure.
TOR: Doesn't mayhem imply complete loss of composure?
SHIVA: According to consumerism, shopper-madness is actually...energy!
TOR: Oh, so Black Friday is like a symbol of 'mental enthusiasm'?
SHIVA: Exactly! So go shopping or go to a Planet Hollywood and eat a juicy mushroom-burger.
TOR: I think I see some enlightenment, Shiva. If I enjoy a sandwich and buy a ring, I'll feel more 'child-like.'
SHIVA: Exactly, Tor! The key to calmness is financial courage.
TOR: In other words, fight fire with express-lane checkout at Acme. Alright, thank you very much.
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