Sounds like a country music video.
Ever watch something, think nothing of it, then start to second-guess yourself when someone else thinks quite a lot about it? I’m not really second-guessing my own thoughts, though, as much as I’m trying to get my mind wrapped around other people’s.
Back to the Fairy. I’ve read on quite a few blogs that people are taking offense to a certain Dodge commercial. Maybe I’m missing the point or maybe I’m naive, but I really think they’re making something out of nothing - and why would anyone want to do that?!
Looking for symbolisms underneath every rock or behind every tree is a waste of time, and will lead to nothing but anger, trouble, hurt feelings, and more problems. Not a one of which is progressive, positive, or good. It doesn’t move us forward, it pushes us back.
Here’s the link to a particular post - one in which uses much more inflammatory verbage than the commercial even began to! Granted, he wasn’t meaning to be offensive - just as the commercial most certainly meant to do anything but sell a sexy car. However, if the writer, or anyone else, is offended by the commercial - saying so is their right. Freedom of speech is a beautiful thing! I just wish that educated, well-versed people would fight the real villains of the world. There are plenty.
I wanted to link you to the commercial, in case you haven’t seen it. I just really don’t see what the fuss is about. The dude at the end of the commercial is a preppie/yuppie type of deal - like Carlton on “Fresh Prince.” Carlton fancied himself a ladie’s man - not a man’s man. He’s a total nerd - and the outfit screams that fact. (As if Carson Kressley would ever step into those threads!)
As for the fairy being a fairy - what other positive-type of being could fly around with a magic wand?!
There are lots of instances of hate speech out there - flagrant, obvious, and defiant. I’m all for calling out idiots who perpetuate hate and bigotry, but when the “calling out” is so ridiculously misdirected - I think you do more harm than good.
Joi
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