- Sep 22, 2013
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Here's a hypothetical discussion between two American celebrities (Tom Cruise/Tom Hanks), an idealistic Internet-blogger named Ajay Satan (an Ivy League graduate), and the proverbial sea-dragon of chaos named Leviathan (a 'Grendel' of nihilism).
The discussion regards the 'philosophical parameters' of capitalism/consumerism idealism (very symbolic of TrumpUSA, no?).
It's interesting how our 'magazine-era' has produced much intriguing 'etiquette dialogue.'
Signing off,
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CRUISE: Leviathan, are you a messenger of fear or pain?
AJAY: Why do you look intelligent but ugly?
HANKS: Are you hear to frighten us about something?
LEVIATHAN: I am the summation of chaos.
CRUISE: We understand you're some kind of dragon...
AJAY: How is it that you co-exist with peace-loving humans?
HANKS: I suppose you're opposed to scientific analysis.
LEVIATHAN: I don't seek to entreat your 'rational curiosities.'
CRUISE: They malice and mischief are the two supreme vices...
AJAY: Are you a 'Devil's Advocate'?
HANKS: If you're a predator but sentient, what is your private sense of humility?
LEVIATHAN: I condemn the vanity of complacency...
CRUISE: Are you an 'enemy' of capitalism/consumerism (e.g., Starbucks)?
AJAY: Do you frown upon the 'foolishness' of civilization (e.g., Facebook)?
HANKS: Are you a fan at all of science-fiction storytelling (e.g., Asimov)?
LEVIATHAN: I have no concern for the 'fancies' of vulnerable men.
CRUISE: If you're an advocate of anarchy, do you recognize the 'reality' of evil?
AJAY: If you're 'different' from everyone else, do you ever get lonely?
HANKS: Why are you making contact, if your intentions are one of ostracism?
LEVIATHAN: I am the embodiment of your cynicism.
CRUISE: Do you seek to remind us of our optimism toward survival?
AJAY: If you are without idealism, how can we converse with you about imagination?
HANKS: Don't you want to read the Bible with us and debate with us nonviolently?
LEVIATHAN: I have no patience for 'teachers.'
CRUISE: We can honor you with films about danger (e.g., Jaws, Friday the 13th, Stigmata).
AJAY: We can showcase your physique in a Yale University course about evolution...
HANKS: Maybe there's a 'Mrs. Leviathan' who is more agreeable to 'tea in the afternoon.'
LEVIATHAN: I live alone, so humor yourself with your 'TrumpUSA.'
CRUISE: Regardless, we'll remember your 'human angst.'
AJAY: There's always room for art...
HANKS: I can picture it now --- 'Leviathan Onion Rings' at Applebee's!
LEVIATHAN: Remember my omen --- never be complacent about sloth.
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The discussion regards the 'philosophical parameters' of capitalism/consumerism idealism (very symbolic of TrumpUSA, no?).
It's interesting how our 'magazine-era' has produced much intriguing 'etiquette dialogue.'
Signing off,
====
CRUISE: Leviathan, are you a messenger of fear or pain?
AJAY: Why do you look intelligent but ugly?
HANKS: Are you hear to frighten us about something?
LEVIATHAN: I am the summation of chaos.
CRUISE: We understand you're some kind of dragon...
AJAY: How is it that you co-exist with peace-loving humans?
HANKS: I suppose you're opposed to scientific analysis.
LEVIATHAN: I don't seek to entreat your 'rational curiosities.'
CRUISE: They malice and mischief are the two supreme vices...
AJAY: Are you a 'Devil's Advocate'?
HANKS: If you're a predator but sentient, what is your private sense of humility?
LEVIATHAN: I condemn the vanity of complacency...
CRUISE: Are you an 'enemy' of capitalism/consumerism (e.g., Starbucks)?
AJAY: Do you frown upon the 'foolishness' of civilization (e.g., Facebook)?
HANKS: Are you a fan at all of science-fiction storytelling (e.g., Asimov)?
LEVIATHAN: I have no concern for the 'fancies' of vulnerable men.
CRUISE: If you're an advocate of anarchy, do you recognize the 'reality' of evil?
AJAY: If you're 'different' from everyone else, do you ever get lonely?
HANKS: Why are you making contact, if your intentions are one of ostracism?
LEVIATHAN: I am the embodiment of your cynicism.
CRUISE: Do you seek to remind us of our optimism toward survival?
AJAY: If you are without idealism, how can we converse with you about imagination?
HANKS: Don't you want to read the Bible with us and debate with us nonviolently?
LEVIATHAN: I have no patience for 'teachers.'
CRUISE: We can honor you with films about danger (e.g., Jaws, Friday the 13th, Stigmata).
AJAY: We can showcase your physique in a Yale University course about evolution...
HANKS: Maybe there's a 'Mrs. Leviathan' who is more agreeable to 'tea in the afternoon.'
LEVIATHAN: I live alone, so humor yourself with your 'TrumpUSA.'
CRUISE: Regardless, we'll remember your 'human angst.'
AJAY: There's always room for art...
HANKS: I can picture it now --- 'Leviathan Onion Rings' at Applebee's!
LEVIATHAN: Remember my omen --- never be complacent about sloth.
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