In the following analysis, I will examine the Post Marxism of Jean Baudrillard in his book “Simulacra and Simulation.” Specifically, I will discuss his concepts of simulation and simulacra, the four stages of sign-order, and the historical periods of simulation and simulacra. Although the lack of distinctions between reality and simulacra result in various phenomena, […]
Read MoreFrom my laptop, I watched TheRealMelSpradlin on VaughlinLive behind my tabs–she talked about politics, country music, and her sister on Thursday night. To begin, Mel voted for Trump from the election. “I voted for Trump. Just saying,” she pointed out.
Read MoreWithout understanding why, I watched Dollpart’ VaughnLive channel on Friday, November 4, 2016–which I was feeling. Between signed in chatters and quests, Dollparts was stoned, although fighting it. “I’m too high,” she giggled. “Go a bit lower.”
Read MoreOn Saturday, November 5, at 1 a.m, I chilled out in Findizzle’ and Mrs. Finesse’ VaughnLive channel, which was entertaining. If you can trust Findizzle and Mrs. Finesse, chatters are invited to spend the night, although you would have to sleep on the couch. “We have a sectional couch, so you don’t have to sleep […]
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On Thursday, November 3, 2016, at 1 a.m, I checked out Selena Gomez’ “The Heart Wants What It Wants,” which I watched before, but always gets me. No matter what you do, bad relationships can make you crazy as if things weren’t bad enough. “I know I’m acting a bit crazy. Strung out, a little […]
Read MoreAlthough emphasizing underlying societal social issues, I enjoyed watching the Dark Shadows TV series (episode one) from 1966, which is a soap opera about the Collins family. To begin, we see an approaching train with a bright, beaming light. On the train, we see Victoria Winters. (main character) This opening never gets old, even though […]
Read MoreOn Saturday, October 22, 2016, at 10 p.m, I was watching Twoblondes’ VaughnLive, which had good jokes from cheap wine to marriage. Without delay, Krissy discussed wine, although cheap wine. “Cheap wine has dyes in it to make it look more attractive. They add stuff other than grapes too,” she observed. “I prefer a good […]
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While watching tons of Netflix this October, I sat back and watched Bates Motel TV series, set in fictional White Pine Bay, Oregon, that first aired in 2013. The series deals with Norman Bates’ life before the movie Psycho, although set in a modern day context–though I thought I would hate it, I couldn’t stop […]
Read MoreOn Saturday, October 22, 2016, at 10 p.m, I took a peek at Kreayshawn’ “Gucci Gucci” music video, which was basically about staying away from shallow people–and I couldn’t agree with more! To begin with, Kreayshaw raps about shallow people whoever they are. “Gucci Gucci, Louis Louis, Fendi Fendi, Prada. Basic bitches wear that shit […]
Read MoreI took a listen to Twenty One Pilot’s “Stressed Out” on October 21, 2016-loved it. While this song was about “stress,” I felt the singer was paralyzed by fear, which I can relate to these days. “I was told when I get older all my fears would shrink,” rapped Twenty One Pilots, “but now I’m […]
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