Time to buy Dr. Seuss books

Catfish · 03-02-21, 03:47 PM

The smart a$$es want to pack children in cotton wool so they are not harmed by brutal realities

a bit OT this reminds me of Larry Niven's (RIP) excellent story about human's first encounter with the Kzin, an aggressive extraterrestrial race.

"At the time all knowledge of warfare and violence had been suppressed by ARM, yet [the human crew] was able to target the Tracker [Kzin ship] with the ship's communication's laser and destroy it with a well directed blast from the ship's drive"
Since aggression had been wiped out by the earth's governments the ship's crew needs psychological help after this gruesome experience (killing the foe, that is)

Skybird · 03-02-21, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catfish

The smart a$$es want to pack children in cotton wool so they are not harmed by brutal realities

a bit OT this reminds me of Larry Niven's (RIP) excellent story about human's first encounter with the Kzin, an aggressive extraterrestrial race.

"At the time all knowledge of warfare and violence had been suppressed by ARM, yet [the human crew] was able to target the Tracker [Kzin ship] with the ship's communication's laser and destroy it with a well directed blast from the ship's drive"
Since aggression had been wiped out by the earth's governments the ship's crew needs psychological help after this gruesome experience (killing the foe, that is)

Judge Dredd.

The Stallone version from 1995, not the newer, more brutal British film from 2012 (titled "Dredd").

Its frightening to see how close present reality has come to that comedy by Stallone. Including New-Speak and nutrition tyranny.

Rhodes · 03-06-21, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Judge Dredd.

The Stallone version from 1995, not the newer, more brutal British film from 2012 (titled "Dredd").

Its frightening to see how close present reality has come to that comedy by Stallone. Including New-Speak and nutrition tyranny.

Judge Dredd or Demolition Man?

Skybird · 03-06-21, 06:53 AM

Demo Man. Stallone played Dredd just once.

The British film from 2012, "Dredd", also is not bad, somehow, but a completely different taste and flavour. And absolutely humour-free.

Jimbuna · 03-06-21, 07:24 AM

Rhodes · 03-06-21, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Demo Man. Stallone played Dredd just once.

The British film from 2012, "Dredd", also is not bad, somehow, but a completely different taste and flavour. And absolutely humour-free.

Ah!

I thought you had confuse the films, since Stallone Dredd is a "serious" film and Demolition Man has the satire/comedic tone. How about that 3 sea shells?

2012 Dredd not bad? Best adaptation of the comics, pitty they didn't use the slang language from AD 2000 more. Karl Urban was perfect as Dredd!

mapuc · 03-06-21, 11:26 AM

To stay in this Dredd discussion

What if it had been the other way

The movie from 2012 came first and the one with Stallone came second.

Would some of us still say the one with Stallone was the best ?

Markus

Catfish · 03-06-21, 02:33 PM

Regarding OP, childhood trauma builds character

03-02-21, 03:47 PM	#1
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,805 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	The smart a$$es want to pack children in cotton wool so they are not harmed by brutal realities a bit OT this reminds me of Larry Niven's (RIP) excellent story about human's first encounter with the Kzin, an aggressive extraterrestrial race. "At the time all knowledge of warfare and violence had been suppressed by ARM, yet [the human crew] was able to target the Tracker [Kzin ship] with the ship's communication's laser and destroy it with a well directed blast from the ship's drive" Since aggression had been wiped out by the earth's governments the ship's crew needs psychological help after this gruesome experience (killing the foe, that is) __________________ >^..^<)))>{ All generalizations are wrong. Last edited by Catfish; 03-02-21 at 04:26 PM.*

03-06-21, 06:53 AM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,727 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Demo Man. Stallone played Dredd just once. The British film from 2012, "Dredd", also is not bad, somehow, but a completely different taste and flavour. And absolutely humour-free. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-06-21, 07:24 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,044 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-06-21, 11:26 AM	#7
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,572 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	To stay in this Dredd discussion What if it had been the other way The movie from 2012 came first and the one with Stallone came second. Would some of us still say the one with Stallone was the best ? Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

03-06-21, 02:33 PM	#8
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,805 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Regarding OP, childhood trauma builds character __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.