So how did we become such a study in black and white? What molded me into such a special fucking snowflake?
We were allowed a lot if the same experiences but it's the way we respond to our experiences that began our different paths. Most of our responses are ingrained in us based on our teachings, likes, and our interests. And there lies our big differences. At some point mine and my brothers interests diverged and I....I took the fangirl path less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. (My apologies to Robert Frost). So while Ray (My brother who does have a name you know) chose normal more traditional interests, I fell into the fangirl life.
I fangirl most over tv shows, books, and movies, and when you submerge yourself in a lifestyle you take with you a few lessons along the way. What are some of them? Oh I'm so glad you asked I happen to have a list right here ....
§ Psych (tv show) taught me that having at least
one really great friend can get you through anything
§ Doctor Who (tv show) taught me that it doesn't matter
where you go, or when you go, or even sometimes who you go with, but that there
is always an adventure to be had if you're willing to find it.
§ Scooby Doo (tv show) taught me that the only real
monsters out there are people out for themselves, usually hiding behind
costumes....working at carnivals
§ Horror movies (movies) taught me that sex kills. That
running upstairs to hide gets you killed. That running into the basement gets
you killed. Taking heels on a camping trip gets you killed. Having big tits and
good hair gets you killed. Essentially just stop what you're doing, look around
and realize only 1 of you is going to live.
§ Harry Potter (Book Series) taught me that no matter how
unimportant we feel, we are always the heroes of our own stories
§ Shakespeare (Literature) taught me that it's a tragedy
when everyone dies and young love never lasts, but that men dressed as women
are always funny.
§ Star Wars (movies) taught me that you always need a
good copilot when you travel. And even if nobody else understands, your best
friend always knows what your saying. (C3PO & R2D2/Han & Chewie)
§ Kung fu movies (movies) taught me that with enough training,
no matter how small you are, right will win over might.
§ Marvel (Comics and movies) taught me that even
heroes can have a dark side and every villain has the potential to be heroic.
§ 1970s Blaxploitation movies (movies) taught me to damn
the man and fight the power!
§ Godzilla movies (movies) taught me that even though people
may not like you because your ugly, loud and constantly tearing shit up, you
just keep on being you and maintain the earthly balance. Also try not to stomp
on too many villagers in the process.
§ Quentin Tarantino films (movies) taught me that it
is impossible to overuse the word "fuck".
§ The Muppets (tv show and movies) taught me that
although we may all be bizzare and we all have our own kinks (A pig and a frog?
Gonzo and his seduction of chickens?), we can all come together with a semi
famous guest star to create a beautiful song and dance!
§ Zombie (movies and tv shows) have taught me that
some are fast and some are slow (I prefer the slow) but that usually trying to
hold up in a mall never works.
§ Calvin & Hobbes (Comic books)
taught me that to give a voice to the voiceless improves each and everyday. And
that you should never get between a stuffed tiger and a can of tuna.
Ok.....
So some of these lessons I've learned are practical some are not, I admit that.
But knowing what I do, I could probably kung fu my way through a zombie
apocalypse better than my brother and that makes me the better sibling. So I
win. And in the end, kicking my little brothers ass is what matters.
Golden
(@theonlygolden)
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