Violence- in Society and in Film/Video Games

The world of today, is it perfect? No. Has it ever been? No.

There has always been criminals, and there has always been violence. However, since the introduction of graphic scenes of violence and sex in movies and video games, suddenly, they are the cause.

The media are suddenly blaming video games, television programmes and movies for the violence thats happening in the world. They couldn't be more wrong. Who honestly sits there playing a game where you can roam the streets with a gun, shooting random people, thinking 'this is so much fun, I think I might go out and do this for real.'
Someone who is sane would be able to see the difference between video game violence and reality. It takes someone who obviously isn't in the right mind of thinking to begin with to think that this would be a great idea.

I love violent games and violence in horror films, for example, the Saw films. But that doesn't mean I think it's a good idea to go out and re-enact everything I've just seen. I know the difference.

Television, video games and films are not to blame. The blame lies with the person. It is their mind telling them to do it, their way of thinking. Nothing they see or play is going to change that.

If video games and films really are that influential and persuasive, then why aren't kids going around doing the opposite too? Re-enacting games such as Super Mario and Crash Bandicoot, and films like Disney?

What's your opinion? Do you think video games and films are responsible for violent acts?

Discuss.

What Are You Scared Of?

Now, the obvious answers will be something like death, losing someone close to you etc. Don't get me wrong, that does scare me a lot. Even the thought of losing those close to me makes me feel very emotional. But I want to talk about general fears. For example, mine include spiders, clowns (they are just too happy it's creepy!), at times the dark (my eyes start playing tricks on me), supernatural beings (yup, I'm one of those. I believe in ghosts.) There is one thing, though, that absolutely terrifies me. You've seen them in movies for many years, graphic novels and even television programmes. I am talking about zombies.

Go ahead and feel free to call me stupid and whatever else you want to throw at me, but honestly, they terrify me. I love horror films, especially the zombie ones, because they are the only ones that do the job a horror film should do- they scare me. If I have a nightmare, it's either about the death of a loved one or a zombie apocolypse.

I truly believe one day, this could happen. Before you judge, let me explain. So, it's always sparked off by some kind of disease, or some group of scientists that have been playing around with a few chemicals they shouldn't be and creating a new brand of virus. Science is making vast improvements, they are coming up with more and more ideas and concoctions every day, so why could it not happen? An accident waiting to happen?
It's simple really, brain shutting down to only concentrate on the very basic needs to survive- eating, moving and sleeping. I'm not saying it would be as extreme as in the movies. People eating other people, blood everywhere, rotting corpses roaming the streets but it's still that thought, the tiniest possibility that it could happen, that gets me.

However, I think I'd do okay. I've played enough zombie games and watched enough films to gain the basics. I already have a plan in the event of a zombie apocolypse, I'm set.

So go ahead, bitch, moan, judge and tell me how wrong I am. I honestly couldn't care less. At the end of the day, if it was to happen, I'd have the last laugh.

That Song Is So Old!

Confession: This update is slightly inspired by a facebook group... what shame.

Ignoring the confession above though, it does pose a good topic of discussion. I would assume we've all been there. You're out and about, you've got your earphones in listening to some of your favourite songs. Then, someone will ask you, whether it be a friend or just a friendly stranger, what you are listening to.
Smiling, you politely answer and then you get that look. You've all seen it.
The look that without even saying a word, judges you and says, 'Are you serious? That's so old!'

This grinds my gears. So freaking what if the song is old. I didn't realise that there was a sell-by date. It's the same when a band breaks up. It's like everyone should immediately stop listening to there songs. Why?
The band may not be around anymore but that doesn't change the quality of their music. The songs are still the same, still as good as they always were. Why should I stop listening to songs from a band that have broken up, or a song that is considered 'old'.

I don't like much of the chart music anymore. I'm not a fan of rap, hip-hop and r'n'b. So excuse me for listening to older songs because the new music, well let's face it, it's just not as good as it used to be.

Am I That Stupid?

General Update and Benefits.

Today is such a beautiful day. The sun is shining and there is not a single cloud in the sky. I really do love this weather.

In other news, the end of the week is growing closer, which also means I'll be back to college again. It's not all bad though. I've pretty much finished all of my coursework which means I should be getting signed off soon. No more college for me, ever. I'm also headed for a triple distinction grade (that's good) for the whole course, so that's good news.

I've started pole dancing classes. It was my first one last night. I'm not training up or anything, it's more of a fitness thing. I may be thin, but I'm definately not fit. Pole dancing is so much fun and a great work out. My arms ache, my legs ache and my stomach aches; so it really is an all-over body exercise.

I've been having driving lessons for a while now, and I'm taking my theory test tomorrow morning. I think I'll do okay. I've been practising with a dvd which has official theory questions and the hazard and perception test on it. The questions I'm not so worried about, but the hazard and perception isn't as easy to keep practising with, because obviously, after a few runs, you'll just memorise where the hazards are. Wish me luck.

I was watching a programme this morning, (and please don't judge me for this) called Jeremy Kyle. It's one of those shows, for those of you who don't know, where they basically get a few people on with problems and they try to solve them. Kind of like Jerry Springer.
Anyway, there were these two people on there (18 years old), a guy and a girl. The girl has a child, and didn't know whether the guy was the father or someone else. Neither of them seemed too bothered. And suprise suprise, neither had a job. Kerching! Money rolling in for them from our ingenius benfits system. Especially for the girl, because she was pregnant, again.
The whole thing really frustrates me. Firstly, there is no excuse for getting pregnant by accident anymore. There is plenty of contraceptives available. Secondly, people who have children just so they are given a house and money. Benefits. That's my real pet hate.

Now don't get me wrong, in some cases, the benefit system is great. It's the people who have the nerve to live off the tax payers money for the majority of their life. Fair enough if they are disabled, or have children because they truly want them, not just because they see them as a bank. It's those who don't even bother looking for a job, who sit on their backsides drinking and smoking day in, day out. The ones who claim for a 'bad back' because there is no way to really prove whether they do or not. It's ridiculous.