How can you think that's a good idea?

[homolingual]

Yeah, I don't think I'll be seeing the Watchmen movie now. Pay close attention to the last few paragraphs with the extreme metaphors involving various acts of physical abuse and the Sally comment (you do need to know who Sally is and know about the near rape she experiences to understand the full weight of that particular statement). Come to think of it, that whole last section is framed as domestic abuse, rape, and the subsequent traumatic flashbacks and Stockholm Syndrome. UGH. I can honestly say that I'm just a little bit more than disgusted. I'll still read the graphic novel most likely, but my desire to the see the movie (which was actually not that high to begin with) just plummeted dramatically. Then again, gritty deconstruction of genres is not my thing. It explains why I can't really stand to watch Neon Genesis Evangelion.

In other, school-related news, I'm actually starting to get back into the swing of things. I'm on top of my projects now rather than being absolutely behind. There was a late paper that I turned in, and the teacher still gave me full points on it. Although, I think this is partly from her knowing that I do good work. It just takes me a while to actually do it sometimes. I've got three projects and a midterm due next week, but I think I can handle that. Thanks again to those who participated in my discussion.

I'm thinking that there's something more to update on, but I'm tired. I think I'm just going to bed.

Edit: A blogger at Shakesville explains the implications of Hayter's letter much better than I ever could.