Sunday, May 20, 2007
Normalcy.
Weird word that looks weird. I think Chester will doubt there's actually such a word, just as he has doubted (and is still doubting) [with] "constancy" [and purpose] (Anderson's Sec Sch motto).
So now.. What is considered normal? Different people have different ways of viewing things, as always. Some think that I should try to control my lameness so that I'll be like any other "normal" spec. But well, I don't think that being lame means that I'm eccentric. The thing is, people view "normal" as being part of the norm. If the majority of our society is lame, I believe the general consensus would be that lame people are "normal". Who knows? That day might come some day.
It's the same thing with homosexuality. Many people view homosexuals as "abnormal" or something, because they don't fit in with the norm. But what if one day, the population composition shifts such that the majority are homosexual people, (I won't really comment on my thoughts on such a future, so as to be politically correct.) then would they still be considered to be "abnormal"? Okay maybe talking about gays and lesbians isn't such a popular example, but the idea is there.
But anyway, even if that's really the way things turn out, I don't think it'll really be good news for governments dealing with aging populations. And according to some homophobic, zealous Christians, "God created Adam & Eve, not Adam & Steve". Not that they are wrong there.
Maybe I should stop talking about such a taboo topic. But then again, that proves my point. It's taboo because people think it's not "normal". Well anyway, I watched Blades of Glory yesterday. It's another one of those funny lame movies that one watches with friends to laugh at to relieve stress. The kind that I like when I'm not in the mood to think too much. The story tells of how a male-male pair of figure skaters made it to the finals in a competition that traditionally only sees male-female pairs. And thus, this again shows how "abnormal" people can still succeed. But then again, it's just a fictional story. But of course, another thing that the movie brought up is about how "normal" guys are supposed to look. Like how one of the interviewees exclaimed, "That blond chick is a DUDE?!", while referring to Jimmy. But you can't blame him. I'd have the same thought too if I were to see such.. *silenced for political correctness* But then again, Jimmy's image in the movie is still considered quite mild.
As a side note to end this entry, we came across this cafe/bookshop place in Chinatown called Whatever after watching the movie. It reminded me of the new Anything/Whatever drinks. But anyway, the point is, there's apparently quite a few books on Karma Sutra there, including one titled "A Visual Guide to Karma Sutra". Provocative..
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So now.. What is considered normal? Different people have different ways of viewing things, as always. Some think that I should try to control my lameness so that I'll be like any other "normal" spec. But well, I don't think that being lame means that I'm eccentric. The thing is, people view "normal" as being part of the norm. If the majority of our society is lame, I believe the general consensus would be that lame people are "normal". Who knows? That day might come some day.
It's the same thing with homosexuality. Many people view homosexuals as "abnormal" or something, because they don't fit in with the norm. But what if one day, the population composition shifts such that the majority are homosexual people, (I won't really comment on my thoughts on such a future, so as to be politically correct.) then would they still be considered to be "abnormal"? Okay maybe talking about gays and lesbians isn't such a popular example, but the idea is there.
But anyway, even if that's really the way things turn out, I don't think it'll really be good news for governments dealing with aging populations. And according to some homophobic, zealous Christians, "God created Adam & Eve, not Adam & Steve". Not that they are wrong there.
Maybe I should stop talking about such a taboo topic. But then again, that proves my point. It's taboo because people think it's not "normal". Well anyway, I watched Blades of Glory yesterday. It's another one of those funny lame movies that one watches with friends to laugh at to relieve stress. The kind that I like when I'm not in the mood to think too much. The story tells of how a male-male pair of figure skaters made it to the finals in a competition that traditionally only sees male-female pairs. And thus, this again shows how "abnormal" people can still succeed. But then again, it's just a fictional story. But of course, another thing that the movie brought up is about how "normal" guys are supposed to look. Like how one of the interviewees exclaimed, "That blond chick is a DUDE?!", while referring to Jimmy. But you can't blame him. I'd have the same thought too if I were to see such.. *silenced for political correctness* But then again, Jimmy's image in the movie is still considered quite mild.
As a side note to end this entry, we came across this cafe/bookshop place in Chinatown called Whatever after watching the movie. It reminded me of the new Anything/Whatever drinks. But anyway, the point is, there's apparently quite a few books on Karma Sutra there, including one titled "A Visual Guide to Karma Sutra". Provocative..
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