Ribbit and Rip It

 

If you've seen She Hulk on Disney+ enjoy the reference in the title. She Hulk is the inspiration for this blog post. I highly recommend going to enjoy it, it's funny, it's a well put together show (I'm going to watch the finale right after I write this post, but I'm standing by my enjoyment). So you might be asking how does this pertain to a blog post? Well, I'm going to talk about being contrary. If you spend much time on the internet, you've probably seen a lot of hate about well... everything honestly. Nothing is sacred. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm all for critiquing things. I could spend hours debating books, movies, politics, religion, just about anything. Part of the fun of consuming is to critique. I just feel like the culture of the internet today (maybe just society in general) has taken things a step too far. 

We can use Star Wars as a good example of this. People hate the prequels, passionately, when the new movies came out I was perpetually on the internet (a lil Tumblr girlie... the good old days). I liked them, I think the Force Awakens was fairly well received (at least in the circles I was in), but when the Last Jedi came out... Oh man. The fandom tore itself apart. Now, it was a weak Star Wars movie, definitely had some huge issues. But did I enjoy it? Yes. Did I enjoy Rise of Skywalker? Yes. I won't even mention how much (in my opinion unnecessary) hate Solo received. It isn't enjoyable to be a Star Wars fan, the debates are repetitive, and you're not really allowed to have a differing opinion. I left fandoms almost entirely many years ago. I'd much rather discuss these things with my friends and family, than random strangers on the internet who are going to call me a bitch because I like Kylo Ren. 

That was a very long winded explanation to begin getting to my point, but hopefully y'all will understand. Now, I am not by any means the person who goes with the flow of society. I don't keep up with trends, I don't try to be cool. That hasn't always been true. I spent most of my young life just wanting to fit in. Most of us do. Now? I literally couldn't care any less. I enjoy what I enjoy, a lot of that is mainstream, some isn't. Both is good *insert the gif here*. But I was a very contrary teenager. (aren't those words synonymous?)  Anything other people loved I had to hate on. Everything was self focused and about how things made me feel. Which is basically the attitude of the entire internet today. I dislike it. We can feel things and not make them other people's problem. I don't have to be argumentative just because someone likes something I don't. It's actually a much more peaceful way to live, to allow people their opinions. Every one has them, and like assholes, they're usually full of shit. So I'm gonna go watch She Hulk twerk with Megan The Stallion, and randomly holler out "Ribbit and Rip It" at totally inappropriate times. I kind of hope it makes some virgin on the internet mad. Being alive is great, we don't have to miserable. As much as the internet would like us to be today. 

I'll be discussing this topic, and going more in depth on cancel culture on my podcast! More details on that coming soon!

Peace Out