So it has come to my attention recently that a Californian octogenarian named Harold Camping has claimed to have predicted when the world will end, or specifically, the date of The Rapture. That date is today. At 6pm to be precise.
The Rapture is when certain Christians believe the Almighty Jesus will come down, suck up to Heaven everyone who has devoted their lives to worshipping the shit out of Him, and torture everyone else until eventually He gets bored around the end of October and destroys his most successful Science project. Unless you are a "true believer" there is no escape, whether you are good, bad or ugly. And haven't the ugly already suffered enough?
I don't believe in Jesus. I know a man named Jesus existed around 2000 years ago but I don't believe he rose from the dead, turned water into wine (handy little trick) and cured a load of lepers just by winking at them. But after 9 years of Catholic School education, I like to think I know a thing or two about God, Moses, Jesus, and the whole gang.
I am pretty sure at no point God is ever to have said "I will smite every person that doesn't believe in me, even if you have cured Aids or donated a large sum of money to Comic Relief. It doesn't matter, you're toast".
However, I do remember something along the lines of "Love thy neighbour as thyself". Doesn't sound to me like someone who would say that would go around smiting innocent people. Also doesn't sound like he would feel too good about smiting someone who did love their neighbour (not in an Afternoon Delight sort of way, they would definitely get a good hard smiting) regardless of their belief in Him. I think a few Christians like to leave that part out though, so they have an excuse to persecute homosexual's because they're ignorantly scared of getting bummed. Which is impossible because their head is already stuck up that general area.
Yet once again, I digress.
What I was going to say was, the Rapture was today. Or it was meant to be. And yet I am still here, sitting in my dining room, pretending I don't have exam revision to do. There have been no major earthquakes that I am aware of. All the dead seem still to be in their graves, and I'd be one of the first to know if they were strolling about, there's a cemetery only down the road. I haven't even seen a horseman. Not so much as a tiny pony. So, as I live in London, and I am willing to believe that London is one of the first places God would enjoy smiting, and no smiting has taken place, I have no choice but to come to the conclusion that all Harold Camping has been doing is "bearing false witness".
And in doing so has pissed many people off. Here are a few choice picks:
The (stupid) people he persuaded to donate money to the promotion of The Rapture. The well-meaning, intelligent Christians and Religious Leaders who aren't insane. Atheists. Jews. Just about everyone that isn't MENTAL. And unfortunately for him, he has to live through May 22nd and beyond, and be mocked for eternity (no pun intended).
So Mr Harold Camping, I only have one thing to say to you:
BURN!
(in hell)
Saturday, 21 May 2011
Friday, 20 May 2011
So....
So...this is just any old normal blog post.
That's right.
No surprises here.
Just a normal blog post like I do all the time.
Average post....
NOT! I GOT ONTO THE PRESS ASSOCIATION COURSE!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
They called me about 15 minutes ago while I was mid-revision. I had just downed a Redbull before they rang so with the mix of high caffeine drink and happy hormones I will probably crash and die soon. But right now I am running around my living room like a mentalist. There is no one here to hug but on the plus side I can do crazy dancing without anyone judging me.
AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The world better not end tomorrow like all the Evangelical's are saying, I have a NCTJ qualification to get.
Now I'm really gonna have to think about becoming some sort of adult.
That's right.
No surprises here.
Just a normal blog post like I do all the time.
Average post....
NOT! I GOT ONTO THE PRESS ASSOCIATION COURSE!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
They called me about 15 minutes ago while I was mid-revision. I had just downed a Redbull before they rang so with the mix of high caffeine drink and happy hormones I will probably crash and die soon. But right now I am running around my living room like a mentalist. There is no one here to hug but on the plus side I can do crazy dancing without anyone judging me.
AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The world better not end tomorrow like all the Evangelical's are saying, I have a NCTJ qualification to get.
Now I'm really gonna have to think about becoming some sort of adult.
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Monday, 16 May 2011
Article for InQuire Website: Is Lady Gaga Still Relevant?
I will post the link to the article when it goes live, it will probably have a few changes so what is here is my original article. Enjoy.
Is Lady Gaga Still Relevant?
In this fickle world of celebrity culture, the question of Lady Gaga’s relevance is already being batted about only 18 months after her being hailed as the new Princess of Pop; the welcome refreshment we needed to rid us of the bad taste that the likes of manufactured Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera had left in our mouths. Here was someone different, someone who wasn’t scared to break down barriers or wear outrageous, fashion-forward clothing or put two fingers up to the manufactured pop system, while at the same time banging out a melody that has everyone on the dance floor at 1am on a Saturday night. And yet...I am now left underwhelmed.
I was a fan of The Fame and The Fame Monster; I loved Just Dance, Paparazzi, Bad Romance. The immortal lyrics “Cause I’m bluffin’ with my muffin” from Poker Face will of course stay with me forever. Yet with the release of Born This Way I am left feeling a little deflated. The single Born This Way from the album of the same name sounds so much like 80’s Madonna that on my first listen I had to check my iPod to see if I had clicked on the right song. It not only seems to be influenced by Madonna...it almost IS Madonna. And frankly, I was expecting more from the woman who has captured the attention of over 10 million twitter followers.
Hoping this was a little blip, I then encounter Judas. Oh Judas. I am not a religious human being, far from it, yet if I was a world famous pop star and I brought out a song called Judas and the frankly uninspiring video had me straddling a metaphorical Jesus on the back of a motorbike, I don’t think I’d be surprised if one or two (million) fans of this Jesus person were to be a little upset. In fact it is something I would do for a little attention. But Lady Gaga? Oh no. She was surprised. Why would they be upset that she was masquerading as an underdressed Mary Magdalene while singing “Jesus is my virtue, and Judas is the demon I cling to”? Because it’s slightly blasphemous perhaps. And that is why it seems she has written this song and brought out this video; to cause controversy and to stay relevant, but when it comes down to it the only way to stay relevant for more than ten minutes in this day and age is in writing excellent music, not arriving to the Grammy’s in an egg. And Judas, in my opinion, is not excellent music.
Lady Gaga has turned into a caricature of herself; gone are the interesting fashions in her video’s and in their place are the skimpiest underwear known to man. It’s boring. I am far from prudish but if you love fashion so much...why not wear some? With stunts like swallowing a rosary as well as the infamous Meat Dress, it would seem that Lady Gaga has forgotten about the music and started to concentrate on attempting to shock as many people as humanly possible. And I wouldn’t mind, but the new song’s are such a letdown. With her album arriving on May 23rd and new single Edge of Glory number 1 all over the world, I hope I do not have to put Lady Gaga on the shelf with the rest of the pop stars who started to believe their own hype. Edge of Glory is the first single she has released in a while that doesn’t have the word “Gaga” in it...so maybe there is hope.
Is Lady Gaga Still Relevant?
In this fickle world of celebrity culture, the question of Lady Gaga’s relevance is already being batted about only 18 months after her being hailed as the new Princess of Pop; the welcome refreshment we needed to rid us of the bad taste that the likes of manufactured Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera had left in our mouths. Here was someone different, someone who wasn’t scared to break down barriers or wear outrageous, fashion-forward clothing or put two fingers up to the manufactured pop system, while at the same time banging out a melody that has everyone on the dance floor at 1am on a Saturday night. And yet...I am now left underwhelmed.
I was a fan of The Fame and The Fame Monster; I loved Just Dance, Paparazzi, Bad Romance. The immortal lyrics “Cause I’m bluffin’ with my muffin” from Poker Face will of course stay with me forever. Yet with the release of Born This Way I am left feeling a little deflated. The single Born This Way from the album of the same name sounds so much like 80’s Madonna that on my first listen I had to check my iPod to see if I had clicked on the right song. It not only seems to be influenced by Madonna...it almost IS Madonna. And frankly, I was expecting more from the woman who has captured the attention of over 10 million twitter followers.
Hoping this was a little blip, I then encounter Judas. Oh Judas. I am not a religious human being, far from it, yet if I was a world famous pop star and I brought out a song called Judas and the frankly uninspiring video had me straddling a metaphorical Jesus on the back of a motorbike, I don’t think I’d be surprised if one or two (million) fans of this Jesus person were to be a little upset. In fact it is something I would do for a little attention. But Lady Gaga? Oh no. She was surprised. Why would they be upset that she was masquerading as an underdressed Mary Magdalene while singing “Jesus is my virtue, and Judas is the demon I cling to”? Because it’s slightly blasphemous perhaps. And that is why it seems she has written this song and brought out this video; to cause controversy and to stay relevant, but when it comes down to it the only way to stay relevant for more than ten minutes in this day and age is in writing excellent music, not arriving to the Grammy’s in an egg. And Judas, in my opinion, is not excellent music.
Lady Gaga has turned into a caricature of herself; gone are the interesting fashions in her video’s and in their place are the skimpiest underwear known to man. It’s boring. I am far from prudish but if you love fashion so much...why not wear some? With stunts like swallowing a rosary as well as the infamous Meat Dress, it would seem that Lady Gaga has forgotten about the music and started to concentrate on attempting to shock as many people as humanly possible. And I wouldn’t mind, but the new song’s are such a letdown. With her album arriving on May 23rd and new single Edge of Glory number 1 all over the world, I hope I do not have to put Lady Gaga on the shelf with the rest of the pop stars who started to believe their own hype. Edge of Glory is the first single she has released in a while that doesn’t have the word “Gaga” in it...so maybe there is hope.
Sunday, 15 May 2011
Bluffin with my Muffin.
Just wrote an article for the University Newspaper's Website about whether I think Lady Gaga is still relevant. I really enjoy writing the Comment and Feature's pieces, definitely something to think about if that is the way I'd like to go in the future, but I would have to do a lot of work beforehand...no one gives a shit about what an unexperienced naive 21 year old has to say.
I will post the link to the article when they put it up sometime tomorrow. 9 days till I have finished University forever. I am currently revising a book called "The Man of Feeling". It isn't even as fun as it sounds.
Cannot wait until it is all over, then I have holidays and festivals and Stephen Fry and so many things to look forward to.
Why did I take 18th Century Literature, nothing good happened in the 18th century, it is like the 90's version of all the centuries.
I will post the link to the article when they put it up sometime tomorrow. 9 days till I have finished University forever. I am currently revising a book called "The Man of Feeling". It isn't even as fun as it sounds.
Cannot wait until it is all over, then I have holidays and festivals and Stephen Fry and so many things to look forward to.
Why did I take 18th Century Literature, nothing good happened in the 18th century, it is like the 90's version of all the centuries.
Saturday, 7 May 2011
My New Car.
This is my new car:
This isn't actually my new car, because I haven't taken a picture of my new car, but this is what my new car looks like.
I have named him Othello because he is black. If only I could drive him.
This isn't actually my new car, because I haven't taken a picture of my new car, but this is what my new car looks like.
I have named him Othello because he is black. If only I could drive him.
Thursday, 5 May 2011
T-minus 19 Days.
I'm gonna stop apologising for my absence because it is getting old, and simply promise you I will be a regular updater in less then 3 weeks time when I have finished University forever.
I will also try and scan a few articles I have had recently that I haven't been able to find the links to on the internet.
Got a few weeks left before I find out once and for all about the Press Association. This is the link to the course by the way if anyone is interested http://www.becomeareporter.com/.
P.S I had to change my Canterbury Times work experience, I couldn't do it while at the same time revising for my exams, the fact it would take me two hours to get there each way didn't help either. The reason for this is that I failed my 5th driving test yesterday. Stop laughing.
I will also try and scan a few articles I have had recently that I haven't been able to find the links to on the internet.
Got a few weeks left before I find out once and for all about the Press Association. This is the link to the course by the way if anyone is interested http://www.becomeareporter.com/.
P.S I had to change my Canterbury Times work experience, I couldn't do it while at the same time revising for my exams, the fact it would take me two hours to get there each way didn't help either. The reason for this is that I failed my 5th driving test yesterday. Stop laughing.
Article for SENine: Eltham Girls Honoured with the Do The Right Thing Awards
In March, Eltham Palace hosted Greenwich’s 13th annual “Do The Right Thing” Young Citizen of the Year Awards, a ceremony that celebrates the accomplishments and personal development of local school children and young students. Among others, three girls from Eltham were nominated for the award by their schools. Justine Dyal and Katy Nash from St. Thomas More Comprehensive and Stephanie Holt from Eltham Hill Technology College were all chosen to receive the accolade for the good deeds they have undertaken in the last year.
Friends since Year 8, Katy and Justine started fundraising for Cancer Research UK when Katy’s Mother and Uncle contracted cancer, after suffering the loss of their sister to the same disease. The girls have both managed to raise over a £1000 so far and show no signs of slowing down. They’ve planned, organised and hosted a number of events at their school, including a Tickled Pink Concert. “The concert was definitely our favourite event” explains Justine, “everyone performed, there was dancing and singing and over 80 people came, it was the event that raised the most money too”. As well as the concert, the girls raised money selling cakes, key rings and badges as well as putting on an Own Clothes Day where everyone at school had to wear pink; “The boys weren’t too pleased” laughs Katy. When asked about the award they explain they had no idea they had even been put forward for it until they got the call telling them. “The ceremony was really lovely, it was nice to hear about all the accomplishments of other’s in the area” says Katy, with Justine interjecting “our parents were proud”. They are also planning to do the Cancer UK Race for Life in the summer and Katy even says they want to put on another event before leaving school in June. All this as well as being Prefect’s, revising for exams and preparing for college in September shows the girls are deserving of their new certificates.
Stephanie Holt was nominated for the award after she joined St John’s Ambulance Service in the hope that it would help her on her way to becoming a paramedic. Joining over a year ago, Stephanie has managed to pass her First Aid exams with less time to prepare than everyone else and has become a Cadet. “I just enjoy working in that sort of area, being able to get out there and help people” explains Stephanie. The Ambulance Service has to attend local public events including Charlton Athletic football games, and Stephanie joins them every Monday after school; “everyone is friendly and I feel safe and happy there...I always look forward to Mondays”. Stephanie has even had to use her newfound skills when not on duty, saving a man’s life when he collapsed in Bexleyheath “I wasn’t on duty and I thought in that sort of situation I would just freeze up, but I knew I had to do it or he would die”. This sort of situation would seem horrifying to most but Stephanie tells the story quite calmly; it is clear she has found the right career path; she plans to join Rapid Response after university. When it comes to the award, Stephanie exclaims “I was shocked! I felt like ‘wow I’ve actually achieved something...it was strange” she smiles, “I even got to meet the Mayoress”. When asked if there was anything else she would like to add, Stephanie pauses for a second then says “be proud of what you do, don’t ever put yourself down, if you see something happening in the street don’t be afraid to help someone!” All the awardees have received a £25 gift voucher as well as sweets, stationary and a framed certificate as a reward for their good deeds.
Friends since Year 8, Katy and Justine started fundraising for Cancer Research UK when Katy’s Mother and Uncle contracted cancer, after suffering the loss of their sister to the same disease. The girls have both managed to raise over a £1000 so far and show no signs of slowing down. They’ve planned, organised and hosted a number of events at their school, including a Tickled Pink Concert. “The concert was definitely our favourite event” explains Justine, “everyone performed, there was dancing and singing and over 80 people came, it was the event that raised the most money too”. As well as the concert, the girls raised money selling cakes, key rings and badges as well as putting on an Own Clothes Day where everyone at school had to wear pink; “The boys weren’t too pleased” laughs Katy. When asked about the award they explain they had no idea they had even been put forward for it until they got the call telling them. “The ceremony was really lovely, it was nice to hear about all the accomplishments of other’s in the area” says Katy, with Justine interjecting “our parents were proud”. They are also planning to do the Cancer UK Race for Life in the summer and Katy even says they want to put on another event before leaving school in June. All this as well as being Prefect’s, revising for exams and preparing for college in September shows the girls are deserving of their new certificates.
Stephanie Holt was nominated for the award after she joined St John’s Ambulance Service in the hope that it would help her on her way to becoming a paramedic. Joining over a year ago, Stephanie has managed to pass her First Aid exams with less time to prepare than everyone else and has become a Cadet. “I just enjoy working in that sort of area, being able to get out there and help people” explains Stephanie. The Ambulance Service has to attend local public events including Charlton Athletic football games, and Stephanie joins them every Monday after school; “everyone is friendly and I feel safe and happy there...I always look forward to Mondays”. Stephanie has even had to use her newfound skills when not on duty, saving a man’s life when he collapsed in Bexleyheath “I wasn’t on duty and I thought in that sort of situation I would just freeze up, but I knew I had to do it or he would die”. This sort of situation would seem horrifying to most but Stephanie tells the story quite calmly; it is clear she has found the right career path; she plans to join Rapid Response after university. When it comes to the award, Stephanie exclaims “I was shocked! I felt like ‘wow I’ve actually achieved something...it was strange” she smiles, “I even got to meet the Mayoress”. When asked if there was anything else she would like to add, Stephanie pauses for a second then says “be proud of what you do, don’t ever put yourself down, if you see something happening in the street don’t be afraid to help someone!” All the awardees have received a £25 gift voucher as well as sweets, stationary and a framed certificate as a reward for their good deeds.
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