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Lead Blog, September 7th

Vines That Keep Me From Quitting Life

In no particular order:

https://youtu.be/hamKHb_JEEg
1).  IT terrifies. IT mercilessly takes children and consumes their souls. Pennywise lures Georgie in with the promise of candy, popcorn, and the circus. We all assumed we would be safe from this deadly trap now that our adolescence is over and our desire for juvenile treats and entertainment has passed.
But wait. IT's power has adapted and now we are no longer safe. IT now entices with... No...Can it be?
PENIS ENLARMENT PILLS?
We are all doomed.

https://youtu.be/_U_UytUgnDc

2). The Wii. Let that sink in. A wii is not just another game. Heavens no! The wii aided us in our childhood and provided the content we needed. It was not just another source of entertainment, it was a lifestyle and we (no pun intended) all lived for it. After a long day of dealing with other small children, we all needed that break from reality; an escape if you will. And the wii was always there for us- a shoulder to cry on, a study break from the "labor intensive" homework we thought we had, or simply an outlet to find peace. We all the know the classic wii sports, so finding our bowling ball replaced by the tumble of such an innocent being is nostalgic and pleasing. She rolls with grace down the animated lane and completes a perfect strike. 

https://youtu.be/UwVVZPzo8iM

 3). Rejection is, to say the least, tough and uncomfortable. Having your feelings invalidated along with your desires denied is never a "fun" experience but unfortunately we must all face it at some point in our lives. The reaction is natural and relatable. What else is there to do when you have been denied. The answer? Nothing. 
Slam your main source of communication down on the asphalt! Stomp on that skateboard! 
It must be done. 

https://youtu.be/UBQP9gEldRk

4). Well done Richard. Well done. 

https://youtu.be/eTMb2UkW4xY

 5). One brave man will risk it all on this day at the beach. Who will win? The umbrella? The man? The beach? It is difficult to say. 
The suspense builds.
RUN

https://youtu.be/oz5cROtMKcM

6). Calling all country boys. If you're out there, just know that...we love you. 

I am so uncomfortable. Are you? If you're not, something is wrong.

https://youtu.be/FQQ1kIbKnms

7). Kermit is so pure and innocent. He deserves to be recognized by his true name and I imagine it feels like betrayal to be confused with the cookie monster. This torment may have been too much for him. Or maybe it was the pressure of being such a pop-icon. Either way this was an unexpected tragedy and if I am being completely honest, I blame the girl. 

https://youtu.be/4f60YU__PPs

8). The audacity. The rebellion. 

They tried to warn him. They tried to tell him he was a threat to our society. 
Zack, stop. 
Zack, please, you're going to get in trouble. 
Alas, like Icarus, Zack flew too close to the sun. He now pays for his arrogance. 


9). The betrayal of this petty prank is written across his face. This was no joke to him, whoever this man is. Through the screen I can feel the hurt he is experiencing. 

It did not make him laugh or crack a smile. No, because this was not just for shits and giggles. The person off camera that has caused such pain is no friend and deserves to be exposed on the camera.

I can't believe he's done this. 

https://youtu.be/ooEAm7L-sGI

10). Let me just say that when you need a waffle, you need a waffle. The cravings will not pass until you receive a perfectly golden brown, crispy, perfectly dressed waffle. 

https://youtu.be/9PA-F6ip9uY

11). Ah Kyle. Sah dude. 

We all know a man who speaks the way he does. Related to a Brad or Chad and can be found at frat houses screaming about keg stands. These overly masculine individuals are properly exposed within this vine. So I ask you now, bruh, 

What is up Kyle? 


12). God forbid two men sit next to each other. 


Comments

  1. Shane HerronSeptember 12, 2018 at 9:18 AM

    I think I lol'd at all of these (for real). What came first, the meme or the vine? It does seem that the timing of a vine clip is essentially a moving-picture meme. There's a quick exposition of the situation, which is usually familiar, a genre within the viral video, meme, or skit comedy world. Then, a quick incongruity. The Umbrellas attacking back, Kermit falling, the child heading down the bowling alley. Is Vine culture an extension of meme culture?

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