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Re: The United States of Mind

MattS — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:06:39 -0000

I don't think the answer to your question is so black or white. While saying that, I would argue that people are drawn to areas that reflect their values. Big cities (i.e. New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco) are made up of a lot of people who have moved away from their homes because they felt that their values were not shared. The atraction to these big cities is that you are free to believe what you want, since there is literally room and opportunity for different points of views.
Just look at yourself. Can you say that the heathens of Hollywood have changed some of your basic and fundemental beliefs? Cities are great because you can live in a socially liberal area and still hold conservative views because somebody's gotta run the banks...bad example. Anyway, someone has to show up on time - in a clean shirt and represent "THE MAN".
But, to contradict myself, I would also say that IF a person where to be influced by their environment, it would be more likely in a big city where ideas and opinions flow more freely...at least that's what we are all hoping will happen to you Grizzlywold.

Re: Matt Griswold [dot] com

MattS — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:59:40 -0000

The United States is the yardstick by which all other countries are measured and if they don't like it we'll stick our foot (.305 m) up their asses. But seriously, if we switched to the metric system it might help the energy crisis. ex: The Hummer would boast getting 10 kilometers to the liter!

Re: My Kind of Town? AdTech Chicago

MattS — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:19:32 -0000

Chicago Check List:
1. Brett Favre Jersey: Check.
2. Once jersey is violently ripped to shreds have undershirt which reads "MARKETING: ALL DOLLARS. NO SENSE.": Check.
3. Why Kobe is better than MJ - Power Point Presentation: Check.
4. Back up of Kobe/MJ Power Point Presentation: Check.
5. Speech Cue Cards beginning with "I just flew in from Los Angeles and boy--what the HELL was Steve Barman THINKING?!! Let Alou make the catch!!!...Jeeeeesus Christ!!!!": Check.
6. Burn Pencil and Paper to symbolize the death of print media (note: be live blogging about death of print media while pencil and paper burn): Check.
7. Unveil Fox Walden's new slogan - "If it's not Walden, then it's probably subversive...or anthrax.": Check.
8. Unveil alternate slogan - "Fox Walden: They hate us for our freedom.": Check.
9. Bring Brass Balls for "It takes brass balls to do interactive marketing" portion of speech: Check.
10. Finish speech behind MISSION ACCOMPLISHED banner: Check!

Re: Matt Griswold [dot] com

MattS — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:37:01 -0000

I'm calling it now: "Mailbox, open mailbox" will become an internet meme. You heard it here first.

Why don't you blog about this Griswold? www.atrophyannie.com

Re: Matt Griswold [dot] com - The Art of Argument

MattS — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:48:14 -0000

Wow, I've been arguing all wrong! It should go much more like this:

Pete: Hey Bill, gravity sucks!
Bill: Actually Pete, it pulls rather than sucks.
Pete: No, I'm pretty sure it sucks.
Bill: Sucking implies something which is stronger than gravity, like a black hole. You could argue a black hole 'sucks', because it's stronger than gravity--which pulls.
Pete: I don't like your tone.
Bill: I don't like your face.
Pete: Yeah, well your wife seemed to like it last night, you son-of-a-motherless goat!

Just ordered 'Crimes Against Logic'.

Re: Matt Griswold [dot] com

MattS — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:36:12 -0000

"--and part of that change is me making billions of dollars as I enslave the human race while they melt down precious metals to erect massive statues in my honor."

Make sure you include the WHOLE quote. It's called, full disclosure.

Re: Matt Griswold [dot] com

MattS — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:28:23 -0000

Don't make excuses Griswold! I expect the information I get on this here blog to be interesting, insightful, humorous, AND grammatically correct! LOCK IT UP!!

Re: Matt Griswold [dot] com - Webby Awards: Cue the Music

MattS — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:29:14 -0000

"I would like to thank..."

Re: Matt Griswold [dot] com

MattS — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:28:27 -0000

Isn't the first sentence suppose to read: "Creative capitalism takes THE interest in the fortunes of others and ties it ot our interest in our own fortunes--"?

footnote: did you know that Bill Gates, himself, is a renewable resource (minus the haircut, that is a plague to us all).

Re: Matt Griswold [dot] com - Warren Buffet on Index Funds: "Wanna Bet?"

MattS — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:24:16 -0000

Can you really get in the last word with a question? Or better yet, a rhetorical question?

Re: Matt Griswold [dot] com - Warren Buffet on Index Funds: "Wanna Bet?"

MattS — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:41:09 -0000

He doesn't own a car. No need in Manhattan. That's where all the big dicks go to swing.

Re: Matt Griswold [dot] com - Warren Buffet on Index Funds: "Wanna Bet?"

MattS — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:35:13 -0000

I don't know man...I know this guy who works for a hedge fund and his business card says 'big swinging dick' on it. It's hard to bet against that! (true story)

Re: Matt Griswold [dot] com

MattS — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:50:43 -0000

To that same point, fear is--for the most part--a universal reaction. Now, we all don't have the same fears and phobias but with a little suspenseful music and good editing, you can move people at the same moment. The only thing that validates Hitchcock from any other horror director was that his monster's we real (i.e. Norman Bates or birds). His films definitely have a psychological edge and complexity beyond a scary monster (i.e Alien or Freddy Krueger). But that speaks more to creativity and craft more than how effectively he could move an audience. Though he gets credit for much of the formula of scaring an audience, it can be duplicated by many. So this, to me, is flawed basis in which to claim how well a director controls the emotions of his audience (though it's conclusion can still be seen as correct). I'm curious to know what other movies they used, if any.

Re: Matt Griswold [dot] com

MattS — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:57:30 -0000

While interesting at face value, I would venture to guess that the response these "neurocinematic" researchers are getting is based on the fact that Hitchcock's movies are based on suspense and shocking moments of horror. I would guess that when someone was experiencing fear or anticipating fear, their brain would light up more than someone watching material that was engaging due to plot twists, characters, or even just pure content (say the subject of a documentary). Fear is working primarily on a subconscious and primal level (i.e. flight or fight response). That's why people always jump in fear, even if they anticipate the 'monster' about to jump out from the darkness. It's basically a reflex.
Now, this doesn't take anything away from Hitchcock, I think he's one of the greatest directors of all-time, and obviously new how to use the medium to control the emotions of his audience--but I'd bet it's harder to keep someone engaged when not relying solely on the instinctive wiring of our animal brains. (see michael bay)

Re: Matt Griswold [dot] com

MattS — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:00:55 -0000

bush learned this lesson the hard way. you didn't see a 'mission accomplished' banner hanging outside paramount before Indy IV came out, did you? NO! you wait and then have lucas add in a CG mission accomplished banner when the special edition comes out (after they've sold you the 4 movie box set)...man i hate lucas.