(Kurt Vonnegut) Ordinary men (and women) will easily perform a lot of actions that are not ordinary at all, once they’re being put into a uniform, provided with a gun, and given a training that teaches them that their uniform and gun and the authorities behind them amount to a ...
p.s. THE YEAR IN PICTURESThe article presents multiple editorial cartoons by Steve Brodner, presenting caricatures of writer Kurt Vonnegut, radio talk host Don Imus, and U.S. President George W. Bush.Mother Jones
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Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron (movie), 1995; Perversions of Science, HBO, 1997; The Last Producer (movie), USA, 2001; Jeremiah, Showtime, 2003; Party Wagon (voice), Cartoon Network, 2004. Works as a television director include: Sean Astin Perversions of Science, HBO, 1997; ...
@browncoat - Another really good, if weird, example of that is "All You Zombies" which is one of those short science fiction stories that leaves you feeling quite disturbed afterwards. I won't give away the ending, but it really is a classic of the genre and if you like that kind of...
Still, Kurt Vonnegut argues against them: "Do not use semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing absolutely nothing. All they do is show you've been to college."[12] Although Vonnegut's assessment might be a little harsh, it's probably only good to use them from time ...
Still, Kurt Vonnegut argues against them: "Do not use semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing absolutely nothing. All they do is show you've been to college."[12] Although Vonnegut's assessment might be a little harsh, it's probably only good to use them from time ...
@angelBraids: Try philosophizing through the interpretation of famous literature and work on finding symbols, making connections, etc. Some good literature is: "Heart of Darkness," "Waiting for Godot" and anything by Kurt Vonnegut. Marijuana and hallucinogenics have worked for me, but drugs are ...
For example, try reading Kurt Vonnegut or Alexander Pope novels. Watch shows like Saturday Night Live or The Colbert Report. 6 Stay well informed about political and social events. The world is always changing, and it’s your job to stay on top of it. Spend time everyday reading articles...
It should give the reader clear indications of tone, style, and voice. It may also tell the reader something about the characters and the plot of the story. Using Kurt Vonnegut’s rules for a short story, a popular reference for writers, you should always try to “start as close to ...