Jan 23, 2007
An Australian comedian does some man on the street research about Americans. This is pretty ridiculous stuff. For all of those out there who say "dumb it all down" "just make it practical" "don't go too deep" etc. I continue to stand in protest. Folks, we need to learn some things, be curious, teach others, value knowledge, we must stop being content to just float through the world aimless without purpose constantly seeking new "a-muse" ments.
Comments
I'm sure this is like the Jay Leno segments where they only show the people with the stupid answers. How many gave the correct answers and got cut from the video?? I'm not saying Americans are the sharpest tools in the shed, but not 100% of every US citizen is that stupid.
Posted by: Dennis Caveny | January 24, 2007 08:43 AM
Obviously so. Great point. But the fact that one can find so many who do not know very, very basic things is a bit troubling nonetheless.
Good point. But I tell you, the anti-intellectual nature of our culture is very prevalent. My work in the past on the college campus shows that this is a trend likely to increase. Historically, there have always been different kinds of folk in every society. Not everyone is going to be Einstein - but I do think everyone should know the continents and to know that Australia is not Iran or North Korea.
Thanks man
Posted by: Reid Monaghan | January 24, 2007 09:08 AM