Last Weekend a couple of my very close friends and I embarked on a journey akin to Frodo and Sam's journey into Mordor accept with much less homosexual innuendos. The reason for this epic journey was not to destroy evil or for fame and fortune but was for a much happier purpose....the wedding of a close friend of ours...which for him is probably like becoming a slave to sauron but thats the case with most marriages and is another story entirely.
I was joined on this journey by a few familiar names to the blogosphere. The all commenting legend of secunda Infinium, the lovely zesty zaheera and her hubby the Master of Chi. For some of us this was the first time we were to travel to this strange land. As we set out we did not know what to expect and only had with us the tales of previous explorers which had braved the harsh conditions to return to tell of "LADYSMITH" (*SPIT*)
We heeded their warnings and advise as to how to deal with what we were about to face. We packed light for the journey we had hoped would span a mere weekend...ofcourse this is not enough to explore the vast dominion known as "lADYSMITH" (*SPIT*)(HEAVY DOSE OF SARCASM ALERT). We were warned by other travellers of its dangers and its lack of any sort of shopping mall's or semeblance of civilization. I myself feared we may be entering into the zone where normal things dont happen very often or be driving into one of those movies where a bunch of friends make a wrong turn and get hacked up by some mutant farmer and his mutant sheep.(Shudders)
The Journey to "LADYSMITH" (*SPIT*) seemed to be over in an instant as the car seemed to be propelled by the raucous laughter of its occupants. The mood was kept merry by the introduction of "Padkos" (The South Arican Version of Eleven Bread that Frodo and Sam took with them) by the ever Zesty Zaheera. It included divine spring rolls, Cheese Flavoured Purr (Samoosa's that went bad but were extremely tasty) and every flavour of Smint you can imagine (which was provided by MOCHI).
We Passed vast oceans of flat veld and gorgeous hills and valley's as we neared our destination. We reached "LADYSMITH" (*SPIT*) safe and sound but cutting it close in terms of fulfilling the purpose of the journey. We needed to reach our shelter and get ready for the wedding. For this is used the "Light of Garmin" to show us the way in the darkness. However "LADYSMITH" (*SPIT*) knew of our plans and the Garmin could not even pick up where we were. It was as if we had passed through all known barriers of time and space and indeed unded up in the Twilight Zone. We then employed the help of allies in "LADYSMITH" (*SPIT*) who helped us navigate our way to safety.
Getting to the Wedding Hall was a bit of a mission with the "Power of the Garmin" failing us again but we eventually made it. The wedding was a lovely occassion but the less said about the food the better (*SPIT*) The usual wedding activities unsued and by the end of the night we were beat as we has to rise early the next morrow to head back to civilization for the Walima.
We knew our way back however our exertions of the previous night placed us in a semi sleep state.... and the journey back lasted forever. I believe the real reason for this was that "LADYSMITH" (*SPIT*) left its mark on us. We made it for the Walima in good time however and again the usual occurred.
The weekend was at an end. We had travelled to unknown lands and back and we were now the wiser. The un married amoungst our Fellowship vowed not to get marry in "LADYSMITH". Our journey was over and we recorded new memories that will be spoken about until such time as we forget them. All in all "LADYSMITH" is a quaint little town which was not as bad as I expected. I may even Return
Now Zesty are you still going to Sue me ?
Kuwabara, Kuwabara
The Lone Writer
Monday, August 18, 2008
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Pure Evil - The Joker
I had the pleasure of watching The Dark Knight for the second time today and I was blow away all over again by the performance of Heath Ledger as the Joker. It has been some time since I have witnessed a character completely embody the word evil in such a recklessly psychotic way. Hannibal Lecter was evil but he was more methodical and calculated, the Joker was in your face evil. The performance left me wanting to see and hear more of this character, which in my opinion has been immortalized by Heath Ledger. The original Joker was Jack Nicholson but I doubt even he would have a problem admitting that Heath was a better Joker. The performance was scary yet riveting and it compelled me to watch more.
Now you may think that I am merely jumping on the bandwagon, showering praises on the late Mr. Ledger who is now being held firmly in the bosom of all film critics and film goers but the fact of the matter is that his performance was master class. When I watched the movie the first time I forgot that I was watching Heath Ledger and all I saw was the Joker character. When he appeared in the screen the background faded away and all I was concerned with was what the Joker had to say and what he did. For me he stole the show and for this reason I feel that the Joker character should not be brought back in the next Batman movie or at least for a long time as the actor who attempts to follow in heath’s footsteps will surely fall short and probably turn into the next George Lazenby.
As I watched the Joker carrying out his duties as an “agent of chaos” fighting for the soul of Gotham City I wondered if pure evil of such a magnitude actually exists? Are there men (or women) who are so evil that they just want to watch the world burn? Can a man or women cause such anarchy that leaves us running around like headless chickens?
Throughout history we have been treated to a multitude of evil men whose actions cannot be explained through rational thought and ideals. Men who committed acts so vile and heinous against human nature that they will never be forgotten. Men who do not play by the rules that we hold so dear and have dedicated their lives to destroying the very fabric of human nature for one reason or the other have existed and will exist till the end of days. Were they our version of the Joker? And in that case who is our Dark Knight?
I know the Joker is a fictional character however we all know fact is stranger than fiction, so is it so far fetched that men like the Joker exist? Would such a person ever exist in our “perfect” world plagued by madness? The Joker was driven by no motive or worldly gain but by the need to create anarchy just for the sake of it. He rebelled against societies rules and showed people what fear is. He could not be understood and that’s why he could not be defeated, as he had nothing to loose and that is the most dangerous type of man.
Now I think I speak for everyone by saying that evil exists but is it created or born? Can we say for certain that so and so is evil incarnate and does this depend on which side of the looking glass you choose to see the world from? I believe that evil is born more often then it is created and even so it depends on the environment such an individual grows up in. Now you psychologists out there will accuse me of sitting on the nature vs. nurture debate but I think both play a role. Another theory is that we all have that tendency for evil in us but it’s the choices we make that keep us on one side of the divide or the other. All we need is a little push and we will fall into madness ala Harvey Dent.
We see shades of evil everyday in some form or the other but when confronted with such reckless evil I shudder to think what our reaction would be. So Does Pure Evil Exist?
Why so Serious???
The Lone Writer
Now you may think that I am merely jumping on the bandwagon, showering praises on the late Mr. Ledger who is now being held firmly in the bosom of all film critics and film goers but the fact of the matter is that his performance was master class. When I watched the movie the first time I forgot that I was watching Heath Ledger and all I saw was the Joker character. When he appeared in the screen the background faded away and all I was concerned with was what the Joker had to say and what he did. For me he stole the show and for this reason I feel that the Joker character should not be brought back in the next Batman movie or at least for a long time as the actor who attempts to follow in heath’s footsteps will surely fall short and probably turn into the next George Lazenby.
As I watched the Joker carrying out his duties as an “agent of chaos” fighting for the soul of Gotham City I wondered if pure evil of such a magnitude actually exists? Are there men (or women) who are so evil that they just want to watch the world burn? Can a man or women cause such anarchy that leaves us running around like headless chickens?
Throughout history we have been treated to a multitude of evil men whose actions cannot be explained through rational thought and ideals. Men who committed acts so vile and heinous against human nature that they will never be forgotten. Men who do not play by the rules that we hold so dear and have dedicated their lives to destroying the very fabric of human nature for one reason or the other have existed and will exist till the end of days. Were they our version of the Joker? And in that case who is our Dark Knight?
I know the Joker is a fictional character however we all know fact is stranger than fiction, so is it so far fetched that men like the Joker exist? Would such a person ever exist in our “perfect” world plagued by madness? The Joker was driven by no motive or worldly gain but by the need to create anarchy just for the sake of it. He rebelled against societies rules and showed people what fear is. He could not be understood and that’s why he could not be defeated, as he had nothing to loose and that is the most dangerous type of man.
Now I think I speak for everyone by saying that evil exists but is it created or born? Can we say for certain that so and so is evil incarnate and does this depend on which side of the looking glass you choose to see the world from? I believe that evil is born more often then it is created and even so it depends on the environment such an individual grows up in. Now you psychologists out there will accuse me of sitting on the nature vs. nurture debate but I think both play a role. Another theory is that we all have that tendency for evil in us but it’s the choices we make that keep us on one side of the divide or the other. All we need is a little push and we will fall into madness ala Harvey Dent.
We see shades of evil everyday in some form or the other but when confronted with such reckless evil I shudder to think what our reaction would be. So Does Pure Evil Exist?
Why so Serious???
The Lone Writer
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