At least I like to think of it that way. That's where the two ideas I'm pitching today evolved from. And without further ado, let's get readin'.
Option #1: Peeve of the Week - Something that irks me. Once a week. Every week.
So class lets out and you're walking (or #rolling in my case) down East Pollock Road. And what do you see? Well, maybe you don't even notice it anymore. As they're walking, students, necks strained, heads down, staring at their back-lit smart boxes.
walkx*ting
verb
to walk while texting.
"He was walkxting when he fell down a man-hole."
Why would such a thing bother me? How can we combat this growing epidemic as a community?
You'll find out if I choose this topic. SNEAK PEAK
Option #2: Rick and Morty and Philosophy
If you've ever watched Rick and Morty you know how philosophical it can get. For those of you who haven't, I'll give you all a brief synopsis of the cartoon's conflict. Morty is a meek, angst-filled 14 year-old. Rick is Morty's grandpa, a mad-scientist, time-travelling, alcoholic grandpa. Against Morty's own will, Rick takes Morty on his wild errands. These errands take the unlikely pair galumphing across the galaxy to bizarre and sometimes "squanchy" places.
So my idea is that every week I would discuss an episode I find thought provoking in the series. And each completed piece should hopefully synthesize philosophical ideas into an accessible and fun-to-read format.
An example episode I could analyze for its philosophical implications is Season 2, Episode 2 - "Mortynight Run" A quote from that episode:
"Nobody exists on purpose. Nobody belongs anywhere. Everyone's gonna die."
Existentialism. Existentialism from a cartoon no less. If I were to analyze this, I would ask the question: Do people exist on purpose or for a purpose? I would first look at this question from the standpoint of religion and then from a more secular point of view. Keeping the mood light-hearted with creative color commentary.
And there you have it folks. May the jury decide.
Any thoughts? Was one idea better or than the other? Criticism strongly encouraged. Harsh criticism strongly encouraged, just don't make me cry.
I like 'Rick and Morty and Philiosophy' it'll be thought-provoking and interesting.
ReplyDeleteI have never wathched Rick and Morty but it does seem intresting to discuss the philosophy behind a cartoon. The question that you are asking do people exist on purpose or for a purpose is one that will definalty puzzle the minds of many. The question is also one that will be tough to anser but through the innocent innocent eyes of a cartoon should give an intresting answer.
ReplyDeleteI am always a sucker for philosophy in any media type, so the Rick and Morty Philosophy definitely sounds interesting. I have never really watched the show, but I still feel like I could relate to the philosophical messages.
ReplyDeleteI think your first option "Peeve of the Week" would be a good topic because you have the sense of humor to make this blog one that everyone looks forward to reading every Friday. Just from reading this post of yours I cannot wait to read more of your blog post. Your style of writing draws a reader in and holds their attention and that's what I enjoy most when I am reading.
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