The Musings Of An Opinionated Sod [Help Me Grow!]

Good post Robert.

I don’t think I’m romantacising the past Niko, we all know there was a multitude of “bad shit” going on but in comparison to the individuals that modern media and society tend to heap hero status upon, I believe there is little comparison to those who really deserve our awe.

I appreciate scale, circumstances and historical media [propoganda] are key factors in creating so many everyday heroes … and I know there are many people who live amongst us right now that deserve the World’s gratitude [though ironically that’s probably not what they want, which to me separates a real hero from a media hero – are you listening Oprha/Bono? Ha!] … but if there was a global war today and technology didn’t allow such effecvtiveness in battle, I wonder if society would band together as powerfully as they did in WW 1 and 2?

I’d like to think so … and I reckon some parts of the World would [mainly because they are right now] but for the ‘entitlement generation’, I don’t know if we would be looking back and talking about their ‘dunkirk spirit’ … more their selfish enjoyment.

Maybe.

PS: Incase this post has come across like a wannabe-squadie who is pissed up and shouting racist slurs all over the place, it’s mean to be celebrating human character and values not myopic nationalistic pride and all that bollocks.

A bit of perspective is a good thing. Financial meltdown caused by rampant corporate greed and blatent dishonesty is nothing compared to millions of ordinary people going to their deaths on our behalf.

Nice to see Andy keeping in the spirit of things.

Mind you, this blog has been far too serious [comments wise] as of late – and as nice as that is, I kinda miss the madness.

Where have you all gone?
Why have you become mature[ish]?
Where is our official troublemaker Marcus?
Did NP disappear because he admitted his fetish for Sarah Palin?
We need tangent comments … and we need them quick.

Hey I just noticed the ultra small smiley face hiding right down the bottom of this webpage!
He’s been here the whole time with us, watching this madness in silence. Let’s name him…

Sorry Age … but a CLIENT beats you on quality of tangent, but I do appreciate the effort 🙂

You’re only bonding with Lee because of your Patty Smith connection 🙂

And I must say as much as I was a big believer in the Anzac Day celebration, I hated how it had sort-of metamorphised into an excuse to get pissed as a fart – it’s one thing to celebrate life but it’s another to get pissed and gamble.

Yes, I know I sound a 90 year old tosser!

And the heroes I am talking about ARE the everyday people – not just the super-achievers – because everyone played their part, not just those who held a rifle.

God, I belong in an OAP home don’t I!

I know my Mum would appreciate that comment Lauren, but my wife and I don’t. It’s bad enough with a cat – how the hell would I cope with someone that ISN’T happy with curling up in a cardboard box!!!

Stop it or I start a Lauren, Dodds and Andy love triangle rumour 🙂

No Lauren, it goes …

Engaged
Married
Cat
Gadgets
Travel
Death

… or at least in my selfish little mind it does, ha!

So Dodds has a [gay] child called Oscar has he? If he’s not paying up the child support, let me know – I’ll happily get our lawyer on the case 🙂

I’ve been causing trouble behind the scenes. As you well know.

Baaaah! I mean woof.

And anyway, I don’t talk about advertising anymore. I’m leaving it to the experts.

experts in advertising? arent they known by another name? oh yes, clients

Andy, its a shame that it’s a story that Campbell will probably never be able to tell.

Mint sauce anyone?

damn right.