Comments on: GI Easter Bunny Baskets

GI Easter Bunny Baskets

jeremias — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 14:47:12 -0800

GI Easter Bunny Baskets "The biggest oxymoron going on now is war toys," folksinger Utah Philipps said. "What is war? War is sticking a bayonet into people, we've been through all of this. It's the most awful thing that can happen. And what is a toy? A toy is to have fun with, to amuse yourself. Why are we telling our children that you can have fun with war?. . ."

By: quonsar

quonsar — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 14:53:42 -0800

the same reason we tell them things like 'work hard, be honest, do the right thing and you'll get ahead' and 'policemen are your friends' and 'you could grow up to be president someday'. because we are insane liars.

By: Orange Goblin

Orange Goblin — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 15:40:34 -0800

Bah, let them have their toys. On the other hand, I kind of see the point...I'm finding it a little odd playing C&C Generals at the moment...

By: Lord Chancellor

Lord Chancellor — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 15:47:53 -0800

Speaking of army men and war, makes me think how many of the navy nuclear operators are prone to 'seeding' their ships with army men: in panels, on top of piping, under circuit breakers. The theory is that they fight gremlins. Sure enough, when someone starts taking away the army men, stuff breaks until they are returned.

By: RJ Reynolds

RJ Reynolds — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 15:55:52 -0800

Bunnies for peace in New York City!

By: namespan

namespan — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 17:01:36 -0800

On one hand, I think Utah Phillips rocks as a social critic, and his point is well-taken. On the other hand, battle, at least metaphorical, and often literal, is a part of life. I'm ambivalent, but associating war toys with Easter or Christmas is definitely across the line.

By: Dirjy

Dirjy — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 17:26:36 -0800

associating war toys with Easter or Christmas is definitely across the line. What Would Jesus Kill?

By: soyjoy

soyjoy — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 19:04:23 -0800

The smell of smoke hanging thick over funland As the older toys are pushed down a ramp The microchip master race are melting them down In a dolly concentration camp The world's gone mad but in miniature The kids can only do what they feel See them copy what their parents have done 'Til they're old enough to do it for real XTC, "Toys"

By: Vidiot

Vidiot — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 19:52:40 -0800

This thread and the XTC lyrics remind me of the Lego concentration camps that a Polish artist put together. Also, there was a good article in the Village Voice about the Easter baskets a few weeks ago.

By: orange swan

orange swan — Fri, 21 Mar 2003 07:43:23 -0800

Already discussed here.