Time to nut up or shut up.

So I was reading all kinds of stuff tonight that got me thinking. I will not reveal these things because I do not feel like debating them, but it got me wondering when we turned into a nation of coddled to, namby pamby, nutless wonders who cry in a corner the second one of delicate sensibilities even slightly disturbed?

People are far too sensitive, being politically correct has taken the place of being honest, and it's kind of pissing me off.

The next time someone says "negatively reinforced stereotype" or "lowered or distorted self worth" or anything even remotely sounding like that, punch them right in the back of the face.

Parents: it is not Call of Duty, Jay-Z, South Park's fault you're kids are crazy little self entitled brats, it's your fault as a crappy ass parent. Suck it up and do better.

All religions, races, economic demographics, cultural groups, nationalities, sexual orientations, and any other means we humans use to classify ourselves: grow a pair and stop whining every time someone says or does something that does not fall in like exactly with your little worldview. Just shut up. It's like people are walking on eggshells all the time to avoid the slightest possibility of someone else "taking something the wrong way". Jack Nicholson said it best in 1989 when he said "You can't make an omelette without breakind a few eggs."

All of sudden we've all turned into the overly sensitive hippy teacher from Beavis and Butthead. Well guess what everyone, that guy SUCKED.

The internet is not real life. If someone doesn't add you to myspace or facebook, getting upset about it is really weak. TOUGH. Get over it.

Oh, and Toys R' Us? Toy guns and swords don't hurt people. Kids with lazy parents do. So bring back the good stuff. Kids need it.

There's so much more that I'd love to say but I honestly don't have time right now. I'll leave it with this everyone: Stop being so damn sensitive. You're not helping anything. It should be noted however that I am not condoning racism, homophobia, bigotry or discrimination of any kind, that kind of stuff is for idiots. All I'm saying is that people should not expect everything to be easy and that everyone should bend over backwards to please them all the time. Thick skin will save you life.

Oh, another note to parents: quit giving your sons sissy ass names. I keep hearing all these names parents are giving boys, and it's like they want them to grow up getting their asses kicked.

"If we'd have wanted us some wussies, we'd have named them Dr Quinn and Medicine Woman"

Tuff Guy Names:

James

Bruce

Logan

Magnus

Sissy Ass Names:

Brielan

Quinn

Ian

Chace

If your name is in the latter column, I'm sorry (that you'll be getting your ass kicked at some point).

I never want to watch another movie

Because it will be lacking.

The Dark Knight was one of, if not THE best movie I've ever seen. I know people throw that around a lot after just seeing something, but I absolutely mean it.

It's in that league with Empire Strikes Back. It's incredibly well written and acted, it looks beautiful, and it does things that no superhero movie before it has had the balls to do.
The story has many, many layers but it never seems cluttered, and none of it ever feels unnecessary. Even the supporting characters have actual, meaningful story arcs, especially Jim Gordon and Harvey Dent.

There are so many moments in it pulled from different Batman stories from over the years, either verbatim or slightly rearranged. I won't get into what they are as to not spoil anything for anyone who hasn't seen it yet, but fans who know their history and are paying attention will be VERY happy.

Earlier I said that this movie does things that no superhero movie has had the balls to do, one of the biggest ones have a lot of scenes of our hero out of the costume. There is just as much if not more Bruce Wayne than Batman in this movie, and not for once does it feel like a bad thing. That's because he's actually using that time wisely and doing some real detective work, which is another first for a Batman movie. It's a shame that that's taken so long.

I could get into how it's more of a crime drama than a superhero movie, which it is, but there are plenty of reviews out there that put that much more eloquently than I'll be able to. I will say that it was awesome to see a villain whose plan was more than "kill a bunch of people/hold the city hostage".

Speaking of villains, Heath Ledger was absolutely jawdropping. I sincerely hope anyone who was disappointed in his casting is eating their words right now. He IS the Joker. From now on when I read Batman comics, I will hear is voice for the Joker. That's not to take anything away from Aaron Eckhart, who plays Harvey Dent/Two Face, because he was perfect. You really feel for him, and that guy has made a lifelong fan here.

Christian Bale is awesome as expected, as are Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, and Morgan Freeman. Thank god for Maggie Gyllenhaal, because I wouldn't be able to stand anymore Katie Holmes. Christian Bale really has all the aspects of Bruce Wayne nailed. He really gets that he's playing three characters. Batman, the real Bruce, and the irresponsible public Bruce. He has such a great presence and weight to his performance.

I really, really can't get into the story here, because I don't want to spoil anything, and also I'm still trying to process it. If anyone wants to discuss just message me.
In no particular order (mainly because I need to view TDK more times, and I'm tired):

Empire Strikes Back
Godfather pt II
The Dark Knight.

yeah it's that good.

side note:
So we're sitting in the theater watching this masterpiece are seating is as follows from left to right:

Mom, Melody, Me, Jonny, Maribeth, Rodrigo, Mikey

We're watching the movie and out of the corner of my eye, I see in the row in front of me, in front of Melody (so down one, over left one from me) I see a cell phone. Taking video. At The Dark Knight. Oh no. So it comes up once during some car chase stuff. Fine, I can ignore it. It comes up again during some cool stunt. I can TRY to ignore it. It comes up again during a very cool scene involving Batman, the Joker, and an interrogation room. I can ignore it no longer.

I say "put the phone down"
nothing happens.
I say, "DICK. put the phone down"
he turns and looks at me, and says something in a eurofag accent but his face and tone tell me he said "no"
So i kick the back of his chair. HARD. mind you he's still facing me. so his chair hits him in the face.

So, he starts getting all beligerent like he wants to fight, and his friend is like "why doo yoo heff too doo zhat?" and I say "why does your friend have to be a bag of dicks, let's go frenchy" (paraphrase)

At this point I'm inviting them to get their asses kicked, and Jonny and Rodrigo are on their feet. The in theater security comes up, snatches the phone and kicks the dude out. I love the arclight.

Oh and at the end of the movie, I see them in the lobby and I say I walk by I stop myself from saying something like "how's your face? that was me, viva la revolution!" when I notice three LAPD cops standing a few feet away. Thank god for the cops. Or at least, those guys should thank god for the cops.