I want a bit part in your life,
A walk-on would be fine.
I just want a bit part in your life,
(A bit part in your life).
I want a bit part in your life,
Rehearsing all the time.
I just want a bit part in your life,
(A bit part in your life).
Little more than a cameo
Nothing traumatic when I go
I want a bit part in your life
A walk on would be fine
I just want a bit part in your life
I want a bit part in your life
Rehearsing all the time I just want a bit part in your life
A little more than a stand in
Won't need repremanding
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
Has everyone gone completely MAD?
The increasing emergence of ultra conservatist behaviour scares me. The last decade, or more specifically, perhaps the last half-decade, has seen Australia's society spiral back to a behavioural standard not seen since the 1950's, and to some extent, some may argue this could include the rights of women as well.
In recent days we have seen the works of acclaimed photographer Bill Henson, whose work is beautiful, dark and unnerving, labelled as child pornography. It is very obvious that this is not the case. Anyone who has seen the exhibitions of Henson's work will clearly recognise there is a central theme, a naked starkness of the realities of urban life and darker emotion explored throughout his works.
I mean no disrespect to our Prime Minister, as in comparison to the previous son of a bitch who led our country, Kevin Rudd is far more in tune with the culture of today. Unfortunately though, this also includes our current conservative social climate. I voted for him with confidence, and overall I have little complaints about his government's performance so far.
I don't lend this situation with Henson's work to be associated to our current government, but rather a social characteristic which has evolved (or should I say, regressed) in the last number of years, most noticably, since 9/11.
The Western world has become overall a frightened place. It seems no one (in mainstream society anyway) is prepared to push the boundaries of expression anymore. This is not good for the current generation of children in schools, or young adults in universities. The future generations should be constantly challenging the norm, there should be a promotion of pushing forward, pushing people to think, to challenge and expand. Conservatism does not exhibit this in its structural characteristics, it creates a clear red line which cannot be crossed.
If we continue to exist inside this red line, it will have disasterous consequences for our society. A clear example today is many mainstream rock bands. They and their fans feel that they are part of something extreme, but the reality is that no matter how many tattoos, sideswept haircuts and tight black jeans they hide behind, they only express something which is acceptable. The emo movement for example, has a public perception of being outside the norm, but the correct observation as many music and art enthusiasts know is that this movement is little more than an attempt to get attention, and actually has little to no philosophical concept to it.
People like Bill Henson are people which Australia badly needs in its current state of conservative, dumbed-down existence. Henson explores what is uncomfortable, and we all need to be reminded of what is uncomfortable, it makes us remember what kind of things really do matter, and that being content with what is superficial and pretty to the eyes is no means of correctness. If Henson's work is indeed banned and charges are laid, then what will we see next? Will we see every work of Brett Whiteley's removed from our galleries too?
These artists are important Australians, they are outside the norm and their work educates and promotes deeper thinking. A new country such as Australia, which is still very much in its adolescence, needs people such as these to push our society and build its character. By culling their work, by discouraging the concept of challenge, all we do is take ten steps closer to what we should really be avoiding: becoming American.
In recent days we have seen the works of acclaimed photographer Bill Henson, whose work is beautiful, dark and unnerving, labelled as child pornography. It is very obvious that this is not the case. Anyone who has seen the exhibitions of Henson's work will clearly recognise there is a central theme, a naked starkness of the realities of urban life and darker emotion explored throughout his works.
I mean no disrespect to our Prime Minister, as in comparison to the previous son of a bitch who led our country, Kevin Rudd is far more in tune with the culture of today. Unfortunately though, this also includes our current conservative social climate. I voted for him with confidence, and overall I have little complaints about his government's performance so far.
I don't lend this situation with Henson's work to be associated to our current government, but rather a social characteristic which has evolved (or should I say, regressed) in the last number of years, most noticably, since 9/11.
The Western world has become overall a frightened place. It seems no one (in mainstream society anyway) is prepared to push the boundaries of expression anymore. This is not good for the current generation of children in schools, or young adults in universities. The future generations should be constantly challenging the norm, there should be a promotion of pushing forward, pushing people to think, to challenge and expand. Conservatism does not exhibit this in its structural characteristics, it creates a clear red line which cannot be crossed.
If we continue to exist inside this red line, it will have disasterous consequences for our society. A clear example today is many mainstream rock bands. They and their fans feel that they are part of something extreme, but the reality is that no matter how many tattoos, sideswept haircuts and tight black jeans they hide behind, they only express something which is acceptable. The emo movement for example, has a public perception of being outside the norm, but the correct observation as many music and art enthusiasts know is that this movement is little more than an attempt to get attention, and actually has little to no philosophical concept to it.
People like Bill Henson are people which Australia badly needs in its current state of conservative, dumbed-down existence. Henson explores what is uncomfortable, and we all need to be reminded of what is uncomfortable, it makes us remember what kind of things really do matter, and that being content with what is superficial and pretty to the eyes is no means of correctness. If Henson's work is indeed banned and charges are laid, then what will we see next? Will we see every work of Brett Whiteley's removed from our galleries too?
These artists are important Australians, they are outside the norm and their work educates and promotes deeper thinking. A new country such as Australia, which is still very much in its adolescence, needs people such as these to push our society and build its character. By culling their work, by discouraging the concept of challenge, all we do is take ten steps closer to what we should really be avoiding: becoming American.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Get over yourself Tania you egomaniac.
I wouldn't usually write about topics such as this trashbag nonentity that Australia cares so little about that she had to go to India to find work, but I feel compelled to. A couple of years ago I had the unfortunate opportunity to meet this unpleasant woman while ordering coffee at my local.
I couldn't for the life of me figure out who she was, only that she looked familiar and then it hit me. I asked her if she had recently worked in India and she said yes. Her tone was completely condescending, but she asked whether I was Indian, to which I replied that I was. After a few exchanges on my background, she proceeded to tell me how she was more Indian than I was.
Surely if this idiot had any clue she would have realised that that is NOT something you say to someone of ethnic background, regardless of where they were born. Despite my feelings towards the political aspects of my ethnicity, I nevertheless hold it close and never forget my origins. I have never been so insulted in my life and couldn't bring myself to say much more this egomaniac desperado celebrity wannabe, so I politely left.
I would never wish bad fortune on anyone, but I dare say this fool's idiocy must be a pattern if quotes like "It's taken me ten years to be able to get a look-in there … it's a pretty damn tough country to go into as a single, famous foreigner girl" are things she would even say about herself.
With an attitude lacking in humility attitude like this, you deserve every bit of rotten press you get you waste of DNA.
I couldn't for the life of me figure out who she was, only that she looked familiar and then it hit me. I asked her if she had recently worked in India and she said yes. Her tone was completely condescending, but she asked whether I was Indian, to which I replied that I was. After a few exchanges on my background, she proceeded to tell me how she was more Indian than I was.
Surely if this idiot had any clue she would have realised that that is NOT something you say to someone of ethnic background, regardless of where they were born. Despite my feelings towards the political aspects of my ethnicity, I nevertheless hold it close and never forget my origins. I have never been so insulted in my life and couldn't bring myself to say much more this egomaniac desperado celebrity wannabe, so I politely left.
I would never wish bad fortune on anyone, but I dare say this fool's idiocy must be a pattern if quotes like "It's taken me ten years to be able to get a look-in there … it's a pretty damn tough country to go into as a single, famous foreigner girl" are things she would even say about herself.
With an attitude lacking in humility attitude like this, you deserve every bit of rotten press you get you waste of DNA.
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