Apparently the gesture that M.I.A. directed to 100 million people during the halftime of Superbowl 46 could cost NBC a lot of money. I, on the other hand, didn’t even notice. I suppose I have been desensitized to someone giving the finger and I image a lot of other people have as well. I wonder how many people were actually offended (or surprised) because I think it’s pretty awesome.
Speaking of the Superbowl, is anyone else into the commercials? I know it’s cliche, but they are my favorite part each year. Here are my favorites:*
I’m guessing you’re not surprised by this one. But, does it really get much better than Clint Eastwood talking up the importance of American manufacturing? Probably not because it’s incredibly important and quite abhorrent that we rely so much on other countries with poor working conditions to make our lives better.
As a huge fan of history and period pieces, how could I not adore these Budweiser commercials? Still not a huge fan of Bud though…
Finally, I enjoyed this hilarious portrayal of a grad who overreacts when he wrongly assumes his parents have just given him a Camero. They haven’t.
I’ve been trying to educate myself about and understand this whole “politics” thing. It’s not working. At all. I just can’t get into it. I like to think that the reason I don’t understand politics is because it is just uninteresting and annoying. All I associate with the subject are old men who care more about what the Bible says than what society needs and who are more worried about slandering the opposition than showcasing their strengths and making the world a better place. But, maybe I’m just being cynical and overgeneralizing. I really am trying to care these days! What have I been doing? Well, I’ve been reading articles from reliable websites on the subject. Turns out there’s a lot of information out there! My main problem is that I’ll start an article, quickly get bored and not finish it. As a result I remain uninformed.
If I decide to register to vote as motivation I’ll likely vote for Obama in November. I’d like to say that this is because I’m a fan of his policies (Which I am! The few I know of, at least. A.k.a.: legalizing gay marriage!) or that it’s because I’m a Democrat, but that’s not quite it - I am not aware of all of Obama’s plans mainly because I know I wouldn’t understand them (how does the economy work?) and even though my views are mostly liberal, I think the bi-party system’s only achievement is causing arguments between people therefore rendering it counter-intuitive to the kind of forward progressive thinking that involves people working together instead of against each other. But, I digress. I’m mainly basing my favor for Obama because he seems cool as hell. Observe:
This is why I’ve decided to base my votes solely on what’s on the outside from now on. It may be shallow and incredibly stupid, but its way easier for me. Appearances and charisma are things I understand, unlike health care. That’s why I like Obama. He’s handsome. He has a sense of humor. He’s black (which was a huge change America needed, take that racists!). Obama doesn’t give a shit - he’s content just being himself and that’s awesome. He and I could totally be pals and dammit I want the leader of this country to be someone I relate to (screw the rest of you). The other guys are white, seem stuck up and think open marriage is lame, so they’re out. I mean, I know I’m technically white too, but as far as I know that is the only thing I have in common with every other candidate out there.
On a related note, to further show you how utterly ignorant I am about politics, my mind was somewhat blown today when I realized that Herman Cain is black. This is almost as life-altering as when I found out that Drew Brees is white! I can’t help it that I assumed he was black because all I kept hearing about what an excellent ball player he was!
Race: Obviously not black
On a related note, I’m an idiot.
Please understand that I know I should care more about the results of an election because the future of my country is at stake. I get it. But, instead I choose to be grateful to all the informed individuals out there who do the job for me while I focus on things I enjoy way more. Like blogging.
How do you feel about politics? Any advice for me?
Today is the start of not one, but two365 photo projects. That’s right, my only New Year’s Resolution is to be crazy ambitious.
For the first I will be taking a photo of myself everyday to document how I change. Here’s the first:
Excited face!
I am growing my hair out and (at the tender age of 23) learning how to properly apply makeup, so the changes should be interesting. I’m not going to post one everyday (that would be boreing and vain, two things I am… not) but I’ll update maybe once a month or so and follow up with a summary of them all at the end of the year! If you do want to follow everyday, however, click here or here.
For the second I will be using my brand new Instax 25 to take a photo a day. Stay tuned for these when I get the energy to plug in my scanner!
