- Sep 22, 2013
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This is a mock-exchange between Shiva (Hindu god of destruction) and Pennywise (fictional demonic clown from Stephen King's iconic pedestrianism-horror novel It) concerning toys and gadgets signifying a modern need to openly discuss the 'aesthetics' and metaphysics of consumerism.
Isn't such a portrait symbolic of our consumerism-immersed 'TrumpUSA' (e.g., Wall Street, NASDAQ, NATO, eBay, etc., etc., etc.)?
Cheers,
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Shiva and Pennywise were debating about the 'evolution' of civilization 'artifacts' and technology/tools and how they reflected a developing sense of utilitarianism and how certain gadgets/tools could be (and why they would be!) considered dangerous/deadly. Shiva talked about magnificent metal thermostats in posh NYC apartments/lofts, and Pennywise talked about more 'classic' heating radiators and CD players in office-places. They both agreed about how tech/tool design reflected 'aesthetics' IQ and civilization 'sophistication.'
However, Shiva and Pennywise disagreed about how these tools and 'toys' should be 'construed' philosophically. Pennywise talked about the modernism-paranoia American comic book super-villain Pyro (Marvel Comics), an 'average sociopath' who straps on a potent flame-thrower to use fire to make pure anarchy. Shiva suggested that Pyro's flame-thrower represented the 'failure' of civics, while Pennywise suggested that the flame-thrower was 'evidence' of the 'necessity' of social-control.
When Pennywise started talking about 'war-toys' (e.g., model army jeeps, toy-guns, fake battleships, sling-shots, graphic combat video-games, etc.), Shiva reminded Pennywise that for every 'relic' of 'martial danger' imprinted on the designs in toy-making, there were toys that signified a mental focus on the 'control' of danger --- such as toy water-pistols which represented a stance on the control of violence and the cathartic/psychiatric 'discussion' of the 're-interpretation' of violence. Pennywise said, "Water-guns are merely 'lucky charms,' but Shiva retorted, "Water-guns are guilt-free purchases for parents/guardians!" The two 'gods' concluded that relics of danger and imagination represented a mental awareness of responsibility. They decided to build a 'Toy Museum,' which all deities (in heaven and hell) would remember! Even U.S. President Donald Trump commended the imaginarium-museum as an 'civilization achievement.' It was a victory for consumerism (and consumers!).
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Isn't such a portrait symbolic of our consumerism-immersed 'TrumpUSA' (e.g., Wall Street, NASDAQ, NATO, eBay, etc., etc., etc.)?
Cheers,
====
Shiva and Pennywise were debating about the 'evolution' of civilization 'artifacts' and technology/tools and how they reflected a developing sense of utilitarianism and how certain gadgets/tools could be (and why they would be!) considered dangerous/deadly. Shiva talked about magnificent metal thermostats in posh NYC apartments/lofts, and Pennywise talked about more 'classic' heating radiators and CD players in office-places. They both agreed about how tech/tool design reflected 'aesthetics' IQ and civilization 'sophistication.'
However, Shiva and Pennywise disagreed about how these tools and 'toys' should be 'construed' philosophically. Pennywise talked about the modernism-paranoia American comic book super-villain Pyro (Marvel Comics), an 'average sociopath' who straps on a potent flame-thrower to use fire to make pure anarchy. Shiva suggested that Pyro's flame-thrower represented the 'failure' of civics, while Pennywise suggested that the flame-thrower was 'evidence' of the 'necessity' of social-control.
When Pennywise started talking about 'war-toys' (e.g., model army jeeps, toy-guns, fake battleships, sling-shots, graphic combat video-games, etc.), Shiva reminded Pennywise that for every 'relic' of 'martial danger' imprinted on the designs in toy-making, there were toys that signified a mental focus on the 'control' of danger --- such as toy water-pistols which represented a stance on the control of violence and the cathartic/psychiatric 'discussion' of the 're-interpretation' of violence. Pennywise said, "Water-guns are merely 'lucky charms,' but Shiva retorted, "Water-guns are guilt-free purchases for parents/guardians!" The two 'gods' concluded that relics of danger and imagination represented a mental awareness of responsibility. They decided to build a 'Toy Museum,' which all deities (in heaven and hell) would remember! Even U.S. President Donald Trump commended the imaginarium-museum as an 'civilization achievement.' It was a victory for consumerism (and consumers!).
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