Although there *are* some parts of the 70s that relate more to day-to-day life.....
(I am aware that this show is from the 90s but I'm trying to make a segue
into my blog theme here so give me some kudos for that at least)
Every once in a while, we tend to realize that life is passing us by faster than we expect it to, and to adapt, our minds subconsciously hold on to the parts of life that have passed us by all too quickly. We create memorials around the most insignificant mementos-- and make them significant.
life is short, appreciate it while it lasts!!
That ratty old stuffed bear reminds you of simpler times; that park bench you used to sit on with your family reminds you of your grandfather's endless wisdom that has since faded; that homemade friendship bracelet reminds you of when your trust was truly untainted. Why do we hold on to all of these memories, good or bad? Perhaps because we don't realize how much we really should appreciate these moments until they are gone; perhaps "absence is rendered in a way that constitutes a gigantic presence" within our lives, a presence that is made tangible through the makings of these memorials (Booth 36). This oxymoron is why absence is so commonly incorporated into traditional memorials, because only in the presence of absence can we begin to comprehend the losses faced . In a way, the memorials we create commemorate our lives as a whole; they serve as a reminder of everything that is gone, but also push us to look forward to everything that has yet to come.
Just some Red Foreman to lighten the quite morbid note I ended on about dying and loss
I love this post, especially because of the That 70's Show theme! But really, I like how personal your analysis is because it makes it unique and easy to read.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many great things about this post! I especially like how you connected the memorial theme to our everyday lives and reminded us that each person creates his/her own memorials too. In particular, it made me realize that memorials don't always have to be giant in size to be giant in importance. The gifs and pictures also make this post very fun :)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to start off by saying that I was serious about reading all of your blogs. That being said, I would first like to congratulate you for sticking to your Netflix theme. I love it. Also, I completely agree about how sometimes the everyday memorials are more impactful than those dedicated on a grander scale. While my physics folder is a tribute to the lit times of 5th hour last year, I also look forward to reading the rest of your blogs throughout the year!!!!!
ReplyDeleteyou are the best (miss physics!!! (not really))
DeleteI think you summed up what the class was saying about absence very well especially when pointed out that what Booth said was an oxymoron. I also liked how you said that we don't appreciate moments until they're gone, because I think that everyone can relate to that.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading this post. Memories are important, and they carry , many emotions alongside them. A memorial doesn't have to be a statue, it can be anything that reminds us of our past, kinda like we make our own (: That 70's show is one of my favorite shows and i love that it ties into the theme of your post.
ReplyDeleteHey Elise I really liked the part where you described how we unconsciously take things around us. The absence of things leading to the memories that we hold on to so dearly. But on the other hand, I loved the image where it shows how we tied in the Vietnam War and helped them get McDonalds. Great blog post!
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Your post is very relatable which makes it very unique. Your pics make ties in humor with your topic and makes it even better. Your depiction of memory is very genuine and it gives your post a good deep message. Major events and simple memories such as park benches are all significant and I liked how you incorporated both.
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