- Sep 22, 2013
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This is a modernism eco-prayer inspired by FernGully and Leviathan.
Signing off,
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"A number of women around the globe decided to wear black raincoats on Earth Day to raise awareness about the modern anathema of eco-pollution catalysed acid rain. These women wanted to make a statement about fashion and its relation to vital politics in modern civilization."
"Acid rain is a real problem. It's generated a great deal of social dialogue and even inspired all kinds of Orwellian/dystopian art and storytelling. You can imagine the kind of gloomy over-industrialized modern environment in which pollution-caused acid rain really throws a damper on the proverbial party and reminds everyone of the reality of strange imagination!"
"A man in this modern age might be a fan of comic books and even appreciate the symbolism of the Marvel Comics super-villain Green Goblin, a deformed mad scientist who soars around on a jet-glider and sometimes throws pumpkin-bombs as a gesture of anarchy/terrorism. Green Goblin symbolizes the modern fear of industry-related manmade problems (e.g., eco-pollution)."
"American movie star/celebrity Leo DiCaprio is planning a film adaptation of the eco-activism oriented planetary superhero known as Captain Planet. Perhaps Leo will have Captain Planet allude to Marvel's Green Goblin in some way, since in some way, Captain Planet (a democracy-advocate) and Green Goblin (a real adversary of modern optimism) are complete opposites."
GOD: I like this 'black-raincoat acid-rain day' commemoration.
SATAN: Yes, it's all part of Earth Day 'festivities.'
GOD: Acid rain is already a stagnating problem...
SATAN: Politicians are addressing the issue now!
GOD: Really? It seems U.S. President Donald Trump lacks a real eco-policy.
SATAN: He's definitely outlined procedures for energy-management in this modern age.
GOD: What do you make of this Green Goblin (Marvel Comics)?
SATAN: I like him! He certainly represents the modern angst towards industrialization.
GOD: Green Goblin is a 'Devil's Advocate' (similar to Iago from Shakespeare's Othello).
SATAN: Unlike Iago, however, Green Goblin is a 'diplomat' of only terrorism.
GOD: Yes, Green Goblin hates standard science and normal politics...
SATAN: Precisely; perhaps Green Goblin will become an Earth Day mascot.
GOD: I doubt kids would understand why a villain would be an eco-mascot.
SATAN: It's all media/marketing, and DiCaprio's Captain Planet film might offer allegories!
GOD: Yes; after all, the lauded new sci-fi horror-film Alien: Covenant symbolizes evolution.
SATAN: Yes, Alien: Covenant is about compromise during encounters with monsters.
GOD: In some ways, Green Goblin is sort of a 'monster' (since he symbolizes rage).
SATAN: I wonder if Alien: Covenant will be considered a 'magical modernism movie.'
GOD: Modern storytellers use monsters to characterize doom...
SATAN: Perhaps that's because industrialization creates McCarthyism(!).
GOD: Maybe you're right (e.g., Enron, Napster, etc.). Critics eat up capitalism-failures.
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Signing off,
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"A number of women around the globe decided to wear black raincoats on Earth Day to raise awareness about the modern anathema of eco-pollution catalysed acid rain. These women wanted to make a statement about fashion and its relation to vital politics in modern civilization."
"Acid rain is a real problem. It's generated a great deal of social dialogue and even inspired all kinds of Orwellian/dystopian art and storytelling. You can imagine the kind of gloomy over-industrialized modern environment in which pollution-caused acid rain really throws a damper on the proverbial party and reminds everyone of the reality of strange imagination!"
"A man in this modern age might be a fan of comic books and even appreciate the symbolism of the Marvel Comics super-villain Green Goblin, a deformed mad scientist who soars around on a jet-glider and sometimes throws pumpkin-bombs as a gesture of anarchy/terrorism. Green Goblin symbolizes the modern fear of industry-related manmade problems (e.g., eco-pollution)."
"American movie star/celebrity Leo DiCaprio is planning a film adaptation of the eco-activism oriented planetary superhero known as Captain Planet. Perhaps Leo will have Captain Planet allude to Marvel's Green Goblin in some way, since in some way, Captain Planet (a democracy-advocate) and Green Goblin (a real adversary of modern optimism) are complete opposites."
GOD: I like this 'black-raincoat acid-rain day' commemoration.
SATAN: Yes, it's all part of Earth Day 'festivities.'
GOD: Acid rain is already a stagnating problem...
SATAN: Politicians are addressing the issue now!
GOD: Really? It seems U.S. President Donald Trump lacks a real eco-policy.
SATAN: He's definitely outlined procedures for energy-management in this modern age.
GOD: What do you make of this Green Goblin (Marvel Comics)?
SATAN: I like him! He certainly represents the modern angst towards industrialization.
GOD: Green Goblin is a 'Devil's Advocate' (similar to Iago from Shakespeare's Othello).
SATAN: Unlike Iago, however, Green Goblin is a 'diplomat' of only terrorism.
GOD: Yes, Green Goblin hates standard science and normal politics...
SATAN: Precisely; perhaps Green Goblin will become an Earth Day mascot.
GOD: I doubt kids would understand why a villain would be an eco-mascot.
SATAN: It's all media/marketing, and DiCaprio's Captain Planet film might offer allegories!
GOD: Yes; after all, the lauded new sci-fi horror-film Alien: Covenant symbolizes evolution.
SATAN: Yes, Alien: Covenant is about compromise during encounters with monsters.
GOD: In some ways, Green Goblin is sort of a 'monster' (since he symbolizes rage).
SATAN: I wonder if Alien: Covenant will be considered a 'magical modernism movie.'
GOD: Modern storytellers use monsters to characterize doom...
SATAN: Perhaps that's because industrialization creates McCarthyism(!).
GOD: Maybe you're right (e.g., Enron, Napster, etc.). Critics eat up capitalism-failures.
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