During the early 1980s, Americans of all races, sexes, and social statuses subscribed to the notion that one could be successful through hard work and determination. In his dark comedy Glengarry Glen Ross, David Mamet exposes this to be, as stated previously, nothing more than a notion. In this two-act play, working class men, including young and cunning salesman, Ricky Roma, do business in a sales office under the supervision of meek office manager John Williamson. The salesmen are forced into…
Descending from the heretical designed ship, the Prodigal Son, along with the Inquisitor Valg was a mass of machinery. Each ponderous step was slow and methodical; but of such a stride that it easily matched pace with the man to its fore. With every step gears spun up, latched and released with a whirl of motion. Gas vented and billowed out the form of a rust coloured robe, the distinctive embroidered crenellations of a cog revealed what Order the construct belonged to; but it was the…
Looking Forward Rather than Behind “I heard what he had gone through, and would continue to go through until he came to rest in earth.” (Baldwin 121) A Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan and “Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin both work as literary reminders that living in the past is not emotionally healthy, and that pain from the past permeates into present day life. The texts beg the question: Can the past ever be fully forgotten or overcome? These two pieces of literature include the…
ask what is happening, she then proceeds to mentally and physically abuse him taking advantage of his disability. In specific she states in explicit words “ You know what one of the causes of short term memory loss is? Venereal disease. Maybe your cunt of a wife sucked one too many diseased cocks and turned you into a retard.” Although this is said very explicitly it also correctly displays how exactly anterograde amnesia can happen in a…
“I was too weak to walk. At least, I thought I was too weak. But in truth, I was too weak to try.” (Jay Asher, Thirteen Reasons Why.) The book is amazing, though opponents say the material is too raw. It is inappropriate for our children to watch and read, but Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher is a perfect explanation to bullying, rape, and suicide. The Controversy of Thirteen Reasons Why in the United States started after the release of Netflix’s version of Thirteen Reasons Why. Russell…
This Australia day which has just gone by many people pointed out that Australia day is a day for racists, bogans and 'dickheads '. There was a cafe owner who put up a sign saying "Yes, we are open on national dickhead day". This man has been applauded by much of the left for taking a stand against a day that has apparently become a national embarassment. Australian of the year was won by someone who in his speech branded Australia as intolerant and that our attitudes are holding back anyone…
Soybeans, God, and Horseshit Small towns always have a distinct smell. You won’t notice it at first. No one really does. There’s always too much shit in the air. Horses, cows, pigs, chickens. Good old boys and god. Drivers will wave you on at stop signs, regardless of the fact that it’s their turn. Downtown will be historic, but all the buildings will be crumbling, and no one will be able to afford the restoration. The people will be friendly, tired, and stupid. And the smell will never leave.…
Chiomara When Mom asks Dahlia and me if we want to go with her to the Nasty Women’s First Annual Camp and Rant, I tell Mom I’d rather die, but good for her. Dahlia says she wouldn’t miss it for the world. She says that no matter what, she is going, and if I don’t go, I’m being complicit to Trump’s administration. “You’re, like, a sexist,” says Dahlia. “I can’t be a sexist,” I say, “I’m a female.” “You can be sexist against women and be a woman yourself,” says Dahlia. “It could be really…
John was having issues getting his mother pregnant. So he decided to asks his friend for advice. "Hey Dan, there's a particular woman I'm trying to impregnate, but its seems difficult. The problem is, it's okay for me to fill her up on her safe days, but would never tell me. When's the most fertile days for her." Dan laughs hysterically at his friend misfortune. "I could help you out John, so who's the slut you're trying to impregnate?" John was a little embarrassed to give that information to…
I attend school online. I don’t interact with other students as much as one would in a physical school, yet the utilized a discussion board in order to encourage “intelligent” conversation on a given topic. There were students who clearly had no understanding of how to interact cordially over the internet. There were morons who disliked the given prompt and talked about whatever they wanted. I used the board as a vehicle to share unpopular opinions on irrelevant topics with people who took no…