Some days, I really hate the internet
It only took me a few months of going there to realise that the people who frequent Digg aren't always the cream of the crop in terms of intelligence, sense of humour and creativity. Yet I can still barely believe the amount of uproar generated by MTV's apparent decision not to award Rick Astley (you know, the 'Rick Roll' guy) their "Best Act Ever" award, despite overwhelming votes in his favour. Now, even though I don't care, I can see how it's a dick move on MTV's part, but I wouldn't expect anything else from them either. At any rate, it certainly isn't worth the fury expressed in the comments. How can anyone with anything close to what most of us would call a life care that much about an internet meme, especially one that should only appeal to pre-pubescent boys? The act of Rick Rolling isn't far removed from prank calling and while I don't cast judgement on anyone who finds it funny, placing this much importance in it seems impossible lame to me.
The worst part is that it's just some guy's blog; there isn't any link to an official MTV site, so how do they even know it's genuine? Few things piss me off more than blind belief, and these guys even have Republicans beat.
The worst part is that it's just some guy's blog; there isn't any link to an official MTV site, so how do they even know it's genuine? Few things piss me off more than blind belief, and these guys even have Republicans beat.