Why People Nerf Why do you nerf? The common response would be, “Because it’s fun.” Nerf is an exhilarating sport; there is something about running around shooting foam at people that is loads of fun. Problem solved, people do it because it is fun. There are a lot of different aspects that go into defining the fun in Nerf. Nerf is a war game, and thus has to be treated uniquely in defining the psychological rewards it gives so many people. Like real war, Nerf invokes a rush of adrenaline and a ‘battle
The first issue I see with technologically sophisticated warfare is that warfare has evolved to the point where new technology is needed for it. There have been wars in the past, and nothing will change that, but warfare can and should stop now. However, that is another discussion. Lethal force itself, whether it is involved with warfare or not, is always going to have fatal consequences on someone, somewhere. By the hands of man or machine, death will steal someone’s spouse, sibling, child, parent
Three Kings (1999) shows the use of various genres such as war, adventure-when the four soldiers set off to steal and find the gold, comedy-a map found in a prisoner's bum, an exploding cow, action-a man diving for the camera in slow motion whilst a truck explodes behind him and drama. The premise of the film is that in the aftermath of the gulf war, four soldiers set out to find gold that was stolen from Kuwait, but they discover people who need their
Let's Work for World Peace In conducting research for an essay that I am writing on constructive approaches to the problems of war and peace, I read a short, but thought-provoking fable by an unknown author. I would like to share that story with you, as well as my idea as a possible solution for world peace. "Tell me the weight of a snowflake," a robin asked a wild dove. "Nothing more than nothing," was the answer. "In that case I must tell you a marvelous story," the robin said. "I sat on
effective. The main themes were: Heroism, The reality of war Grief/mourning Irony of the play Cowardice/fear Hopelessness of war The cross section of types of people/officers The coping of the pressure of war. Duty In heroism, in this text, we clearly see that Raleigh tries to be a hero but fails. Raleigh (excitedly): "I say Stanhope's told me about the raid". This suggests that Raleigh had a set picture of war (go and kill the enemy and be a hero), but he didn't know
which we see, is dark and gloomy with several lighted candles. These lighted candles signify that for the men during the war the night merges with the day and therefore the men's behavioural patterns are irregular. A calendar is situated upon one of the bare walls and it symbolises how slowly the time passes for the men who are entrapped within the trench. During the war propaganda played a major part in the recruitment of men who thought that they were to come back alive to England as heroes
first hand witnesses of drug abuse domestic violence, hunger anger and poverty. How do I know this, I guess you could say that it’s common knowledge. There are nasty parts of life that I can’t comprehend but have learned to accept as a reality. War, savage beatings horrific displays of aggressions are all violent yet real to life. Real to me at least when I watch it on the news. should that be taken away simply because it contains violence? Should I be naïve, left out in the cold so to speak
Napoleon Bonaparte Hero or Tyrant? With such driving momentum, yet unstable, the French in the late 1700’s needed something or someone who was willing to lead their country, unite them, and bring order to their society. In 1799 Napoleon Bonaparte emerged to become that very man. Controversy wells up now a days as people begin to argue whether this man was a hero or tyrant, however I believe him to be a hero for doing exactly what the French needed at the time. He created a legendary domestic system
According to Ian Almond in the article "Mullahs, Mystics, Moderates and Moghuls: The Many Islams of Salman Rushdie", Rushdie wrote this piece from a medieval religiousness perspective, most pointedly making use of symbols such as the "ancient holy relic whose disappearance inspires countless deaths" (Almond 3). These violent deaths mark something more in the theme of the book; presumptuously, Rushdie is attempting to enlighten his readers with the many faces of Islam, this particular story showing
affection towards select paintings have made them intriguing as to the purpose behind their creation. In modern day terms, we can probably conclude that his love for antiquity and art led to a passion for projects such as his "Allegory of Peace and War." Works Cited Bowron, Edgar Peters., Peter Björn. Kerber, and Pompeo Batoni. Pompeo Batoni: Prince of Painters in Eighteenth-century Rome. New Haven: Yale UP, 2007. 100-50. Print. Matthews, Ruppert. "Origins of Saluting." History Extra. Immediate
Throughout history, civilizations have declared wars for many reasons such as valuables, land, resources and mainly desires. The desire for war is generally caused by human nature and so mankind have great propensities to do according to his desires and has other people agree to his desires and preferences. I will discuss why some people agree or disagree with the statement above as well as stating my own opinion. Some people would agree with the statement because everyone will always have different
Identity and Violence may seem isolated from each other on a superficial level, but on a deeper analysis both seem to depend on each other. To put in a different way, just as long-stagnant water can give birth to deadly mosquitoes, similarly a logged and rigid definition of identity may lead to violence which could be similar to Aedes. To briefly explain this analogy it’s essential to refer to Charles Taylor who argued that identity is shaped in three ways:- 1) Recognition of identity 2) Absence
No one likes it when our emails are read, or when we think someone has looked at our text messages, but can you imagine cyber-snooping on a massive scale? Can you imagine cyber war, where countries infiltrate computer systems of other countries in order to overpower and control them? Though cyber attacks are not as obvious to Americans like other problems, such as poverty, illegal immigration, or a poor economy, a cyber attack could destroy our country. I believe that our government needs to make
of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. The French revolution, (as told by Wikipedia) was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France from 1789 to 1799 that had a fundamental impact on French history and on modern history worldwide. This war, that lasted 10 years, is the main focus of A Tale of Two Cities. The Slogan of The French Revolution, that was frequently mentioned in the book, is completely filled with Irony. First starting with The Republic. Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines a
through the Civil War and his quest for manhood. Henry, or The Youth as he is known in the book, is very naive in the beginning of the book. He sees war as something more glamorous and romantic than it actually is. He is very innocent and unaware of what war is truly like. Henry's only wish is to be seen as a hero and he believes that fighting in war will grant him that. This idea Henry has gotten in his mind about war being so exciting and making heroes makes a lot of sense. War has always been
the benefit of war. The soldier paid his time in misery, but now gets to spend eternity in peace, the ultimate payoff. War does not only have to be the declared violence between nations, but can include the war inside an individual's mind, turmoil between loved ones as well. All of these conflicts may be destructive, however they may bring new opulence, if the trial is fronted correctly. There are many examples throughout the history of the human race that because the faction waged war between each
‘Disabled’, by Wilfred Owen, is about a young boy who experiences war first hand, which results in losing his limbs. The loss of his limbs cause him to be rejected by society and be treated ‘’like a queer disease’’. Wilfred Owens personal opinion on war is evident throughout the poem. Own expresses a negative attitude towards war due to own traumatic past, experiencing war first hand. Owen creates sympathy for the soldier in ‘Disabled’ by using a wide range of poetic devices. Owen explores the themes
violence; the American colonies formed through violent acts; the United States of America was founded with violence; and we continue our independence through the violence of warfare. Violence is found in every aspect of life from entertainment to war. As a civilized society we try to counter-act our violent nature, but it remains at the core of our existence. Violent acts often seem senseless to observers, but occur from a multitude of underlying factors. In Florida, a retired police officer shot
progresses into a predominantly technological realm, scientists must adapt to all dimensions of connectivity, which involves many channels for new threats. Cyber opportunities creates potential for strategic cyber war actions which are arguable very difficult to defend and deter. Cyber war represents both inter-state, and terrorism tactics. Throughout this paper I will outline in what ways policy makers use analogical reasoning and metaphors in order to create public policy regarding the complexities
Opening Question: Why do so many people encourage violence in sports? Core Question 1: What effect is McMurtry trying to achieve when he compares football to war in paragraph four and five on page 454? Core Question 2: On page 455, McMurtry states, “And progressively and inexorably, as I moved through high school, college, and pro leagues, my body was dismantled. Piece by piece.” Core Question 3: McMurtry states, “The doctor in the local hospital said three weeks’ rest, the coach said scrimmage