the rum soaked fist: internal martial arts forum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7JRiIXP30U

I like this..

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Amusing and nicely done, but essentially inaccurate, at its core. It is presuming that the whole thing is some globally-organized and perfectly orchestrated effort, which it isn't.

Even if it were intended as a purely comedic endeavor, -- it seems to be directed at causing one to feel sorry for oneself, which is a cheap shot (like e.g. using sex to sell something unrelated to it) and leaves a funky aftertaste.

But if they were serious (i.e. this is satire) -- it is utterly factually inaccurate and (therefore) disingenuous.

P.S. why BTDT and not OTT?

You mean specialization.

Dmitri wrote:Amusing and nicely done, but essentially inaccurate, at its core. It is presuming that the whole thing is some globally-organized and perfectly orchestrated effort, which it isn't.

Even if it were intended as a purely comedic endeavor, -- it seems to be directed at causing one to feel sorry for oneself, which is a cheap shot (like e.g. using sex to sell something unrelated to it) and leaves a funky aftertaste.

But if they were serious (i.e. this is satire) -- it is utterly factually inaccurate and (therefore) disingenuous.

P.S. why BTDT and not OTT?

ended up on btdt without any real thought..

More accurate than not.

I don't see anything inaccurate about it, just a one-sided view. Good satire, IMO.

I listen to one guy who sees things for the most part like this video, and it's kind of a downer, although mostly accurate. Another one knows all the same facts, but sees the good side of civilization; I like listening to him more. He's practical, but optimistic. I think it's a better viewpoint.

emptycloud wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7JRiIXP30U

I like this..

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That is just so spot on that you have to laugh or cry. What is it, don't hate the player hate the game.