Quote from: Jocephalopod on October 15, 2015, 07:48:21 PM

In one of my classes I'm learning about 90s Japan trendy dramas and this is one of the subjects broached.

The author Lukács argues that consumer investment in media culture valuates abstract commodities. In the context of the book she discusses image commodification as exemplified by Japanese tarento [popular, transmedial idols], who are used to sell lifestyles. Lifestyles are displayed through advertised goods and fashion trends, appealing to the viewer as a way to identify with lifestyles and through consumerism express their identity.

one could argue that the nature of advertisement is built upon the memetic expression of identity itself, which in theory would aspire the socially successful.

I find it borderline offensive that working-class culture is gripped by upper-class culture. Not because I think the working-class are "better," but because it is done with limitations. A movie, a game, a show, a song, even a book- media of any kind can be accepted 100%, fully, with no limitations once it reaches a certain level in The Popular Culture. If someone says they like The Goonies, whether they first saw it ten years or ten days ago, chances are whomever they're speaking to will at least have no actual problems with it, if not be completely enthusiastic and agree. But if what is "trendy" has to do with class lines, with life situations, there is always a limit to how far it can go. There is always going to be some combination of disdain, discomfort, mockery, and self-defense involved.

I don't understand

this world doesn't understand

most people deserve to be beaten to death with a blunt pipe

(see what i did there)
(because most social commentary is supposed to be subtle)
(but i chose to be blunt, because it fit the context)

     

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Quote from: Jocephalopod on October 14, 2015, 10:10:07 PM

Lighter/matches

Have a dynamo flashlight

GPS

Get a fukken knife m8, the right one may even be able to replace the axe.

Mountain House meals have always made good MREs for day trips.

Replace pliers with a good multitool.


Optimise your shit to save weight.

Get a better bag too. Unless u like the one u have

Forgot to mention, I have a few small folders. But really, I can't see the utility of an Ax being beaten by either a fixed blade or a folder.

I'm not packing to go on a 5 day backpacking hike. I'm packing some bare minimums in case shit goes south and I get stuck somewhere. Stuff I can fall back on should the need arise. The pack will serve as storage for that, and other bits of kit I may want to haul out there, like ammo and such.

Sounds like you've never been hiking before if you want to bring ammo and an axe.

My version of hiking is walking out in the desert. Perhaps a few miles with opportunities to shoot shit.

When I say Hiking, think of more a catchall for shooting, hunting, desert walks. Some fallback supplies, maybe a lunch, basic equipment, and ammo if I need it.

What do you need an axe for in the desert

Plan on encountering Tusken raiders?

Because some times I find my self in scrub land or chapraelle too, which both can have trees and bushes large enough to split with a hand ax.

You're never going to run into a situation where you need to chop down an oak tree.

A knife with a serrated edge will do just fine.

Pls no.

Quote from: Jocephalopod on October 14, 2015, 10:10:07 PM

Lighter/matches

Have a dynamo flashlight

GPS

Get a fukken knife m8, the right one may even be able to replace the axe.

Mountain House meals have always made good MREs for day trips.

Replace pliers with a good multitool.


Optimise your shit to save weight.

Get a better bag too. Unless u like the one u have

Forgot to mention, I have a few small folders. But really, I can't see the utility of an Ax being beaten by either a fixed blade or a folder.

I'm not packing to go on a 5 day backpacking hike. I'm packing some bare minimums in case shit goes south and I get stuck somewhere. Stuff I can fall back on should the need arise. The pack will serve as storage for that, and other bits of kit I may want to haul out there, like ammo and such.

So what like a bugout bag?


And a decent sized fixed blade optimized for batoning wood can replace an axe, especially a hand axe, while still being useful as a knife.


What exactly are you using this bag for?

Lighter/matches

Have a dynamo flashlight

GPS

Get a fukken knife m8, the right one may even be able to replace the axe.

Mountain House meals have always made good MREs for day trips.

Replace pliers with a good multitool.


Optimise your shit to save weight.

Get a better bag too. Unless u like the one u have

Quote from: Jocephalopod on October 13, 2015, 10:03:08 PM

even though I kinda liked sanders, i'm here to make money.

prices start at 25 dollars.

He's still Jewish after all.

holy fuck he went to the same public school as my mom.

holy shit webb

those fucking robotic hand movements