Lately-as in the last decade or so- I’ve been noticing a problematic trend in every superhero movie (and a few TV shows). This trend that seems to be supported by the studios and the government is a reductive and socially damaging idea designed to make us complacent and helpless to save ourselves from the tenorContinue reading “Change is (NOT) bad-A Rebuke of Superhero Media”
Author Archives: dustyplz
Shitty Days
Shitty days Make the less than shit days Bearable And the actually great days Wonderful I have to apologize for the lack of updates. Been fighting a months-long case of writer’s block, but I am still here. Hope you’re all doing good and keeping well. Till next time, folks!
Dear Hollywood: PAY YOUR WORKERS, DAMMIT!!
Dear Hollywood executives, You seem to be confused about who makes you your billions every year. That is why I am writing this-to… clear up a few things. First of all, workers deserve to be paid enough to live on. Fast good employees or actors, doesn’t matter. They work for their livings, they deserve toContinue reading “Dear Hollywood: PAY YOUR WORKERS, DAMMIT!!”
Carnivore Carnival (or why I freakin love meat)
What are your favorite types of foods? Nothing tastes good to me Like a nice cooked plate of meat If you ever come to my place for a meet You’d better bring some burgers to heat!
The Magic of the Word “Fuck”
What’s your favorite word? Fuck is an amazing word. I’m not saying it for shock value, either. I’m totally serious-fuck is a versatile word! It can be used to describe pleasure (“Fuck me, this pie is delicious!!”) pain (“FUCK!! I stepped on a LEGO”) disgust (“oh my fucking lord, what are you doing with Grandma?!”)Continue reading “The Magic of the Word “Fuck””
End the Empire
Stocks rise On the backs of weak and downtrodden people Lives end As a new business venture begins All the while We are told: “They love us/hate us for our freedoms! We are the best!” The best? You jest!! We are ruled by sick men Who cut down trees so none can sit in theirContinue reading “End the Empire”
For my best friend’s cousin on his funeral day
Some find meaning in the deepest pits Some find God and religion Some find peace or absolution But all you had was a gun. Many have hopes for the future A dream to be realized A goal to reach They find ways to deal with failure You could only find a gun. I’m assuming, ofContinue reading “For my best friend’s cousin on his funeral day”
Why are writers so obsessed with dystopia?!
I cannot for the life of me understand why apocalyptic media is so entrenched in our movies and tv shows. The whole idea of “the world has fallen and now humanity relies on seven people in a bunker who have to fight each other for cans of beans and a biscuit” is not only stupidContinue reading “Why are writers so obsessed with dystopia?!”
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On Aliens…
As you all may know, aliens apparently exist! They’re a picky bunch of tourists, though-they only visit America for some reason! The military is up in arms about it. They don’t like it when you come in peace. They’d rather the visitors come out their ships snarling and growling curses and insults like white peopleContinue reading “On Aliens…”