The Anger Game

Since the last post was all about a movie, I thought I'd digress and post something up that's in the 'theater of the real'.

It's interesting to see the blatant race baiting and hatred that's come out of the White House during the past four years. A black man takes the highest office in the United States and then makes racial division his administration's legacy - anything to get a vote.

Review: Hunger Games (Movie)

I arrived at the theater this (Saturday) morning for the first showing and viewed the heavily acclaimed feature film, "The Hunger Games". 

About the Film - based on the best-selling novel.

The nation of Panem has risen out of the ruins of what was once known as North America. Due to an unsuccessful uprising by the districts of Panem, a raffle (known as the "reaping") is held to choose one boy and one girl (ranging from ages 12–18) from each of the twelve remaining districts to participate in the Hunger Games, a competition in which each contestant (known as the "tributes") battles to the death until only one is left. The winner or victor receives fame and fortune. The Hunger Games are a yearly reminder to the 12 districts of the Capitol's authority and punishment for their rebellion over 70 years ago.

In the poverty-stricken District 12, sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen cares for her mother and her sister, Primrose.  Each year, since the age of 12, Katniss' name has been placed in the reaping more than once. In return for taking this extra annual risk, she receives extra grain and oil for her family. In addition, Katniss has been illegally hunting for food outside the boundary fences of District 12.

NO SPOILERS

Essentially it's a movie about hunting and being hunted and it's well done. I recommend that you see the movie. The plot steadily (if a bit predictably) advances to its conclusion.  Teenagers would enjoy the movie as well as adults. 

WARNING

If you're a big fan of the mainstream media or government, you may be offended by the way that they are portrayed. If you feel that the mainstream media is less than it should be, you may feel that the movie does them justice - served cold. 

50K

My FJCruiser is not a daily driver - however, 5 years and 50,000 miles later there have been some great times with this rig.

I didn't pay any attention to signs.

I made new friends like the late, great Mike Paulson, who died of cancer 12 months after this photo was taken.

And I broke a few rocks along the way.

Why am I screwed up?

As a child I saw Tarzan nearly naked on television, Cinderella arrived home after midnight, Pinnochio told lies, Aladdin was a thief, Batman drove over 200 miles per hour, Snow White lived in a house with seven perverted guys, Popeye smoked a pipe and had tattoos, Pac Man ran around to digital music and popped pills that enhanced his performance - it's not my fault. I blame my programming.

My baby picture.

Then they added flesh to the cyborg body and things got even more out of control.

My personality is so magnetic that I can't carry credit cards.
(I'm the only person in history ever to ace a Rorschach Test.)

But in the end, I'm just a misunderstood result of television programming. As such, I might become US President one day because I'm so effective at blaming others for the "so-called faults" that they see in me.

Age - One

My Grandson, Cannon, is turning ONE.

Sunday, he'll have the opportunity to spread his birthday cake all over his face...

Tan and Tall

(h/t WoFat)

Usually, for me, it would be sort of the other way around.

However, I think that the message is clear, Diet Coke is good when you need to be satisfied and refreshed.

It's not inclusive.

What have I been up to?

Not quite a mug shot in the Worker's Paradise

And there have been times in Mexico when 

people have taken exception to my driving

And I've smiled for the camera in the Middle East