The good, old Hollywood blockbusters “taught” us many funny and often unrealistic things. However, we still continue to watch them with the same passion and enthusiasm trying to forget the expected, and hoping for the unexpected resolution of a situation. Unfortunately, that happens rarely, because we all know the famous Hollywood “and they lived happily ever after” ending. You have probably seen all these things in dozens of Hollywood movies and sometimes they make you laugh, but sometimes they can also make you frustrated, because they keep repeating in almost every movie you watch. Nevertheless, just continue watching these movies and don’t get angry; just laugh at these 30 common things you can learn from the Hollywood blockbusters when you encounter them.
1. If you have decided to start dancing in the middle of the street, everyone would just forget about what they were doing and join the dance.
2. Everyone can land a plane, as long as he/she gets help from the control tower.
3. If you try really hard, you can escape the explosion for sure.
4. If a man and a woman meet each other in the beginning of the movie and they can’t stand each other, they will definitely marry by the end of it.
5. The mother always makes eggs, bacon and pancakes for breakfast, even though the children and the father never finish them.
6. The dogs always know who the evil character is.
7. The good and hardworking cops always die two days before they retire.
8. The hero never detonates a bomb unless is one second to explosion.
9. The hero will not show signs of weakness during a most painful fight, but he will cry when a woman cleans his wounds.
10. Even if you are shot by couple of bullets, you will continue as if nothing happened, as long as you have an important task.
11. Even if you drive on a perfectly straight road, you would have to drive in curves and take sharp turns, just to show the abilities of the car.
12. Every door can be opened with a credit card, unless it is a door in a burning building and there is a woman or a child locked inside.
13. It is very easy to pull off the safety pin of a grenade using your teeth.
14. The detective always solves the case after he is suspended.
15. The action heroes never face charges for murder, theft or even ruining a whole city.
16. You will always survive if you jump from a roof top and fall in a swimming pool.
17. If someone chases you on a street in a big, busy city, you can always hide in the parade for St. Patrick’s Day, no matter what time of the year it is. If you can’t find a St. Patrick’s Day parade, there would definitely be one for the Chinese New Year and you can hide in the dragon.
18. The boats and the bases always have only one emergency radio.
19. You can see the Eiffel Tower from every window in Paris.
20. The make up of the women is permanent-it never wears off, even if you swim, dive or cry.
21. There will always be an available parking lot in front of the building that you are visiting.
22. If there is a scene involving big glass of a window shop, soon there would be someone “flying” through the glass.
23. If there are two identical twins in a movie, one of them is always evil.
24. The school bell always interrupts the teachers in the middle of what they are trying to say.
25. No matter how big and sloppy it is, a monster can always come behind your back without you noticing it.
26. All writers are rich, all publishing houses are glamorous, and all the artists are independent and have fancy apartments no matter how successful they are.
27. If the CSI team is digging a field in search of important evidence material, they always know where exactly to dig.
28. If you are running away from zombies that can barely walk, they will always get you in the end.
29. If a man and a woman are exposed to the same weather conditions, the man always wears more clothes than the woman.
30. If the standard medical procedure for revival doesn’t work, you can always bring back someone to life by saying, “You can’t do this to me! I love you!”
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
The Nobel Promise
When I came home from school last Friday, I walked through my front door and dropped my book bag on the floor, barely glancing at the TV on in the living room. I didn’t think anything of President Obama on the screen. His press conferences, whether on the new healthcare bill or on war in Iraq and Afghanistan, were so common that I didn’t bother to listen. When I read the headline that Obama had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize later that day, I shared a question many people around the world were asking, “For what?”
This isn’t the first time the prize has raised controversy. In the past, recipients have been criticized for their status and views, or even for the validity of their contributions. For example, take American President Theodore Roosevelt, the first statesman to receive the prize. Roosevelt was awarded for negotiating an end to the war between Russia and Japan. Although many agreed that his accomplishment was substantial, others questioned if his previous actions, such as using military force in the Caribbean to establish the U.S. as a Great Power during the Spanish-American War, were even taken into consideration. Recent Peace Prize awards have also raised controversy. Al Gore, former U.S. vice-president and global-warming activist, became famous for his documentary “An Inconvenient Truth.” Many commended him for his efforts when awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. But that was before Gore’s electricity bill was released. According to the Nashville Electric Service, his mansion, located in Tennessee, consumes more electricity per month than the average American household uses per year. It seems that the public will always find a way to criticize Prize recipients and portray them as undeserving, or even hypocritical. So what do they have to say about President Obama?
Obama was awarded the prize for “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” But what does that really mean? Nine months into his presidency, many view the Nobel Committee’s decision as premature. Republicans quickly asserted that Obama had been awarded the prize for his potential, or promise of “change,” as well as his passionate speeches, rather than his actual accomplishments. It’s true that Obama’s presidency campaign slogan “Change” has sparked a new slogan for future generations. At a time of economic, political, and social instability, the American people were attracted to Obama, who offered the country change. However, with his slogan, and promise, came expectations. Many commend the relatively new president on his efforts to mend relations between the U.S. and the Muslim world, negotiate with Iran, and reduce nuclear arsenals. It is true that he has initiated these efforts for international diplomacy; however, others question if his efforts alone qualify him for such a prestigious award.
The Nobel Committee in Norway stated, “The question we have to ask is who has done the most in the previous year to enhance peace in the world, and who has done more than Barack Obama?” However, the question many are asking is if Obama really deserves the prize so early in his presidency. And is Obama really the person in the world who has done the most to enhance peace in the world? What about other, less famed people, those fighting for human rights, or striving to improve the world at local levels? The award may have been given for potential success, but people are tired of promises. What they want are real results.
This isn’t the first time the prize has raised controversy. In the past, recipients have been criticized for their status and views, or even for the validity of their contributions. For example, take American President Theodore Roosevelt, the first statesman to receive the prize. Roosevelt was awarded for negotiating an end to the war between Russia and Japan. Although many agreed that his accomplishment was substantial, others questioned if his previous actions, such as using military force in the Caribbean to establish the U.S. as a Great Power during the Spanish-American War, were even taken into consideration. Recent Peace Prize awards have also raised controversy. Al Gore, former U.S. vice-president and global-warming activist, became famous for his documentary “An Inconvenient Truth.” Many commended him for his efforts when awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. But that was before Gore’s electricity bill was released. According to the Nashville Electric Service, his mansion, located in Tennessee, consumes more electricity per month than the average American household uses per year. It seems that the public will always find a way to criticize Prize recipients and portray them as undeserving, or even hypocritical. So what do they have to say about President Obama?
Obama was awarded the prize for “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” But what does that really mean? Nine months into his presidency, many view the Nobel Committee’s decision as premature. Republicans quickly asserted that Obama had been awarded the prize for his potential, or promise of “change,” as well as his passionate speeches, rather than his actual accomplishments. It’s true that Obama’s presidency campaign slogan “Change” has sparked a new slogan for future generations. At a time of economic, political, and social instability, the American people were attracted to Obama, who offered the country change. However, with his slogan, and promise, came expectations. Many commend the relatively new president on his efforts to mend relations between the U.S. and the Muslim world, negotiate with Iran, and reduce nuclear arsenals. It is true that he has initiated these efforts for international diplomacy; however, others question if his efforts alone qualify him for such a prestigious award.
The Nobel Committee in Norway stated, “The question we have to ask is who has done the most in the previous year to enhance peace in the world, and who has done more than Barack Obama?” However, the question many are asking is if Obama really deserves the prize so early in his presidency. And is Obama really the person in the world who has done the most to enhance peace in the world? What about other, less famed people, those fighting for human rights, or striving to improve the world at local levels? The award may have been given for potential success, but people are tired of promises. What they want are real results.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
The 21st Century Love Letter
Many have gone through it: having to say bye to a loved one and having a whole ocean, and thousands of miles between you. There are many examples of this, the men going away to serve the army, going away to university, a good job opportunity… There are many reasons that can separate a couple.
It used to be that the only connection, the only link between these two individuals was the letter. The hand written, tear covered, romantic letter. However, for this letter to reach the one it is addressed to, took a lot of time, days, weeks and sometimes even months. Today, the couples that have a long distance relationship have an advantage thanks to technology. All I can say is God bless MSN, Skype, Facebook, emails, and web cameras –the love letters of the 21st century. All of these allow for faster and everyday communications, no matter the time difference. Namely, you can look at your loved one through the web cam, chat through Facebook, MSN or any other IM of your choice. They are available at any time, wherever they are, 24/7. This gives the illusion that they are here with you, makes it feel like nothing has changed. Seems like the perfect way of communication, doesn’t it? And yet, there seems to be something missing, the personal touch, the romance, it’s not there. The good old letter, even though it takes time to reach you, it bears so much more value, so much more love. Personally, I know of a man who even in the 21st century found a way to make it special – he sent a love letter. A hand written, tear covered, romantic love letter. It was not send through the mail; it had a particular path – it was sent through a friend who gave it to the girl. And when she got it, only the smile on her face and the shine in her eyes explained how much that piece of paper meant to her. Later, the girl got creative too. She wrote a letter, scanned it, and sent it through an email. Even though it was sent through an email, the guy could see her handwriting, all the mistakes and smudges, all of the emotions put into it. So, yea there are new ways of communication; they are faster and more reliable, but the power of the letter – it should never underestimated.
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