Back in my day...

We didn't need the game to tell us which button to press to do something. We just pushed all of the buttons to see what they all did.

It was a simpler time, it was a better time.

Adventure Time + Yu-Gi-Oh = awesomeness!

new animation

Quote

"A person is smart; people are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals and you know it!"

-K (Men in Black)

Making assumptions

Have you ever been in a situation where the person you were engaged in conversation with spoke to you like you know or don’t know what they know? For example: You could be playing the new “Injustice: Gods Among Us” iOS game, maybe your favorite character is Deathstroke, and your cousin starts a conversation about various aspects on the game and on the DC universe. Then, the conversation suddenly becomes about Deathstroke and, for no clear reason, he starts going into depth about who Deathstroke is, how he beat Batman, and his voice actor in the relevant animated series. All of this without considering that you might already know all of this and that your prior knowledge of Deathstroke is what drove you to play as him before the game was released.

What is it that drives some people to assume certain things about others? Is it the 'assume-er’s' lack of knowledge on the situation or the 'assume-er' believing that the 'assume-ed' doesn’t know anything about what they know? 

It may be due to a lack of perspective among the general populous. For some, it is difficult for them to see themselves in other people’s shoes. Others just don’t or refuse to do it because of a false belief that ‘they know them’. It’s this lack of perspective and false belief combined with humanity’s impatience that leads to assumptions about other people. This is especially apparent in teams or groups of people and stirs up quite a bit of confusion when the assumptions are proven to be false. This is why ‘I didn’t know…’ or ‘I thought…’ is often used when someone makes a false assumption.

There are some assumptions that aren’t as offensive as others or even really offensive at all and others that just make people seem like idiots or assholes or both. The worst kinds of assumptions have to be related to some kind of stereotype, stupidly popular social norm; however, all of them are connected to either.

How can this be prevented? In terms of conversation, the easiest way is simply to ask of the other person knows anything about what you are talking about. If they do, then there is no need to speak to them like they don’t know. It’s only when they confirm that they don’t know that you can explain the relevant topic to them. In general, try to learn more about the person, place, or thing; develop a better sense of judgment. When facing an assumption- if you feel offended by the other person's assumption, ask him or her why the assumption about you was made so that you can have an understanding about the situation; don’t try to fight fire with fire because then everything gets burned.

4/17 8:08pm

This paper...dear God, this paper...

Injustice: Gods Among Us

After playing the iOS version and looking at the character roster and combat mechanics for the console version; I have to say that Netherrealms newest title certainly has my interest!

SUCCESS!

Found the means to link my tumblr to my blogger!

A Good Reason

What is a good reason to trust someone?

Does such a thing exist??

Can such a thing exist???

In my Boredom

Siri...

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

The Price of Fame

Before I delve into what fame costs, let me discuss what it is perceived to be. Tupac defines fame as “Something we all adore, something worth dying for.” It’s something that most people want, regardless of what they have to do in order to get it. However, most people don’t understand what fame does to another person’s life or how it changes people. It’s not something to be taken lightly as, just like anything else in life, fame has a price.

                Now as to why people want to be famous.  Most people who are or want to be famous can’t live without others giving them attention.  This is mostly due to a lack of attention at a young state, whether it be from friends or family.  At the same time, they believe that everyone else doesn’t understand what they go through. Many of them want to leave some kind of mark in history. Think about it, the United States has never had a black man run for president. Then Barack Obama runs and…well, you know the rest. Some people just simply want their voice to be heard. After all, it is a lot easier for them to get through to more people if a considerable amount of them notice you, right?

                People want fame, but what is it that makes people famous? For some, it starts with talent, because some people are just naturally good at something and use that to pave the road for them. For everyone else, it could take anything from hard work and practice to just being unstable enough to do something crazy. As long as they are recognized by lots of people or put in some form of media (i.e. school shootings).

                I can’t talk about why people would want to be famous without discussing why people wouldn’t want to be famous.  Some people don’t like a lot of attention: I know it seems weird, but if you’ve heard of the Incredible Hulk, then you’ll understand. Famous people get a lot of attention and it may just seem too overwhelming to some people.  Some people simply love the peace and quiet that famous people just can’t have. Finally, some people understand what that much power might do to them.  To have fame is to have great power and some people understand that with great power comes great responsibility.

                Most people don’t understand what too much fame can do to someone else. There are some famous people who believe that they can do whatever they want just because they’re famous. The best examples that I can think of are rappers. They think that they can do whatever they want and get away with it because they are famous.  They rap about it every day, and then a few weeks later, they get arrested for doing the stuff that they rap about.

Now think about what people give up when they become famous. Privacy is one thing – What people do behind closed doors should be no one’s business but their own, but people will go to extremes to see or be with them. Another thing is status. For example: the rumor that spread about Justin Bieber smoking weed, How many girls do you think lost their minds when they heard this? Whether it’s true or not, there are some girls who may want to punch Justin Bieber in the face because they heard that he was smoking weed.  Finally, as people become famous, they may lose sight on who their real friends are.  One tends to attract a lot of attention when they become famous and it begins more difficult to determine who is a friend and who is a fan.

                Most people only look at the money, the girls, the mansions, and the cars when they look at famous people.  It is the materialism that has clouded our judgment and has blinded us from the truth. That there is just as much to lose with fame as there is to gain. 

More smiles, less problems

I've been smiling a lot more recently and everything seems different now. The world seems less troublesome, I feel a lot better, and (most of) my problems just seem to melt away. I'm even speaking more and more clearly and I usually don't; I usually sound like a depressed, whispering robot.

Even the mundane things that I normally deal with aren't as stress-inducing as they used to be. I don't know what it is about 'the smile' that can just fill the air one breathes in with positivity.

Is America becoming more like the Soviet Union?

I recently read this book that said that the U.S. is becoming more of "a bully" like the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

Think about it: Our military power is unmatched by anyone else but our economy is in the red zone, We constantly push our way of life on other (smaller and weaker) countries, and if no one agrees with us, we force our way in.

I don't claim to be a World History aficionado, but think of how each of those other factions fell, especially the Soviet Union.  At the time; our economy was fantastic or, at least, better than it is now.  That is because, while we did have a powerful military force, we also paid attention to our economy. The SU was so hellbent on 'taking care' of us that they didn't stop to take care of themselves. When their economy went past the point of no return, they had no choice but to dissolve their government and split into separate states.

Now take a look at Japan.  During WW2, their economy was fantastic despite them having a small military force.  Then they tried to take us on and...well, we all know how that ended.  They gave up the fight against the US, focusing on their economy.

It's the same thing with China.  They have one of the most stable economies on the planet Earth, but no one hears about any wars or conflicts coming from their end.

What do you think? Is our overpowered military the reason for our failing economy?

*The book that I read was "I want you the shut the f**k up" by D.L. Hughley

Siri...

Can you call in air support?

Gran Turismo 5

ANIMATION

The first animation I have ever made...EVER!

-Inspired from Ryu's idle stance in Street Fighter

Favorite Song 1/11

Adrenaline pumping awesomeness!

Quote from Express

"Glorious from a distance; but draw in close, hear the cries, you will reconsider what's worth fighting for."

M-E / Tumblr v. Blogger

     My name is Lenoir and this is my first blog...on blogger.  I have an account on Tumblr, which I find more interesting compared to Blogger with Google +. I don't use my Google + account for anything other than Youtube. Hopefully, I'll be able to find a way to link my Tumblr and my Blogger.  Then again, I did just get here. I should experiment a bit with Blogger before I come to that conclusion.  Regardless, I intend to upload some artwork, writing, custom character profiles, and other random bits of information.