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As I stated before, I was going to start making posts focusing on the subject of sex. Well, to kick it off I’m going to share this insightful documentary which points out everything that is wrong with Hollywood and why I hate most mainstream movies. This movie has everything: explicit sex, violence, and reason. If you’re going to pay attention to one post this month, PAY ATTENTION TO THIS ONE.
If you were raised on Disney, be prepared for an eye-opening experience. No, it’s not the best documentary I’ve ever seen, but it will open up your mind and probably change the way you feel about violence and sex in movies. Basically, If you’ve ever bought a ticket for a kiddy PG rated movie and went to see an R rated one when you were underage, then you’ll probably agree with most things in this documentary.
There aren’t many good shows on ACTUAL high school life (except maybe MTV’s Made) that address real teen issues. I don’t know about you, but with most TV shows with teens today subjects like drugs, sex, religion, and family problems are either completely shunned or glorified to the point that it makes me sick. (*cough* The Secret Life Of The American Teenager *cough*)
This is a documentary series that aired on WEtv a couple of years back and documented the lives of 12 suburban high school teenage girls throughout their entire 4 years. They would go through some problems and then talk about them in private on camera whenever they wanted to (hence the name “High School Confidential”).
What I really like about this series is that it reveals that EVERYONE has issues- something I didn’t really think about when I was back in high school. Like my parents, I kind of assumed that there were just “those kids with issues” and then the “normal” ones. Even though I’m a guy, I can relate to a lot of these girls. Hell, I probably would have felt like less of a freak had I watched this back then lol.
I was invited to a Hell House back in Middle School, but THANKFULLY I didn’t go to it. After seeing this documentary, I realized that Hell Houses are basically another scared-straight method of pushing vulnerable kids into converting. Basically, what happens is Churches get their teen church members to play “bad kids who need to be saved” and put on a mini-plays about how life without Jesus is basically hell on earth. It’s scary how many kids are converted to Christians after going to Hell Houses. The next time Halloween rolls around, I’d advise you NOT to attend any Hell Houses if you want to have a good time. Unless, of course, you’d like to see disgusting re-enactments of abortions.
Then again…you could always go for the comedic relief.
Technically this isn’t a TV show, but more like a documentary series that occasionally airs on VH1 late at night. It explains the entire sexual history of America. EVERYTHING from the uptight 50’s, the open 60’s, the porn backlash in the 80’s and even more recent things like the Bill Clinton’s sex scandal and Paris Hilton’s sex tape. This series answers important questions like “Whatever happened to saving yourself before marriage?” After you watch this you’ll probably agree with me when I say that abstinence is a joke.
If only they taught people this in sex ed. You can download each part and play them separately below.
Not too long ago I shared another special called “The Merchants of Cool” which basically showed you how it’s COMPANIES, and not other teens, that make trends and fads happen. Well, here’s another special by Frontline also which explains why teenagers are the way they are- sleeping, boredom, our sex drives, mood swings. Basically anything you can shake a dick at. A lot of shit is explained in this video which reveals that teens are SUPPOSED to be tired and lazy and wanting sex all the time- it’s just the way we’re wired.
On a side note, me and my sis tried showing this to our parents to see their reaction. Needless to say, they got off our backs for about a couple of days…but then it returned to normal. Old people….they just never learn do they?
Bill Maher is probably the most famous celebrity-atheist and one of my heroes. In this documentary he goes around to some of the most religious places and reveals all the hypocrisy of the people there. This is one of those movies that can turn an agnostic into an atheist. I wish I would have seen something like this years ago.
While I’m still on the subject of Ex, I might as well share this HBO documentary about a family who is torn apart because of ecstasy. Not because it kills anyone or anything…but because of the mere fact that it’s illegal.
I found this really interesting because it has to do with a father who goes to raves with his son and takes Ex. The father is having a mid-life crisis, I guess, and he realizes that he needs to live a little before it’s too late. Not that doing so is a bad thing, but damn…he should have done it before he had kids. CLICK HERE to download movie or watch online…
Author: Charlie Bartlett // Category: Viral Videos
I know what you’re thinking…PBS Special? Charlie? Seriously? Well, it isn’t your typical special. It basically breaks down how large companies like MTV actually STUDY teens to find out what they like then base off all their programs and products off the research. Have you ever wondered WHY you like certain kinds of clothes or music? Have you ever stopped to think about WHY you think something is “sexy”? HINT: YOU AREN’T AS UNIQUE AS YOU THINK.
After I watched this for the first time I felt so fucking USED! These companies KNOW that teens are vulnerable about trying to fit in and they use that to make money. Sure, this special is a little dated, but it’s STILL relevant today.
As I may have mentioned before, I once attended a Christian camp (even though I grew up Muslim, my parents insisted that I go since it wasn’t supposed to be very religious). Once I got there I realized that my parents were wrong- the camp was VERY religious and we even had to go to church and pray on some days. Needless to say, the ignorance of all of the kids came out once they found out I wasn’t part of their religion and I was taunted on a daily basis.
I now realize that the way they treated me was only a reflection of their Evangelical upbringing. If you’ve ever known someone who was a Jesus freak and wanted to know WHY they act the way they do then check this movie out. The brainwashing in this movie is just sick- I’d even go as far as calling it non-physical child abuse.
Words can’t describe how happy I was when I heard Blink-182 got back together! I seriously can’t WAIT until they come to my city cuz i’ll go friggin CRAZY at the concert!!! This documentary gives an insight to blink-182 like never before. It’s sort of like MTV Diaries but longer and uncensored. I know there’s a Urethra Chronicles 2, but it sucks compared to this one because it doesn’t have nearly as many 1 on 1 interviews and good concert footage.
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