dotdot
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Beejoir - Blurry Mary , by dotdot on Mar 20, 2008 12:11:50 GMT 1, I have to say I am also very offended by this piece - but its got sod all to do with my religious beliefs. I mean, what exactly it is that people like about it? Oh I get it, it says "clealy a virgin" but the image is blurred - oh how very droll.
sticking my neck out - I've got to agree with you.
First time i saw it I did not like it AT ALL.
No i don't mind when people say - but it's great etc - i have to be honest and say my gut feel was - this is actually distasteful....in the same way as i was offended by PE's car crash images.
I'm all for provocation in whatever form - but when a line - where-ever that lies is crossed the image loses it's potential appeal and falls short i'm sure of it's underlying objective - which i'd imagine is to make people think or laugh - depending on who the artist is.
Alas it's an image - if people like it fine - go for it - alas i'm out on this one - I'm sure there's other ideas in this guys head which may resonate positive - we'll see (let's hope so..)
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I have to say I am also very offended by this piece - but its got sod all to do with my religious beliefs. I mean, what exactly it is that people like about it? Oh I get it, it says "clealy a virgin" but the image is blurred - oh how very droll. sticking my neck out - I've got to agree with you. First time i saw it I did not like it AT ALL. No i don't mind when people say - but it's great etc - i have to be honest and say my gut feel was - this is actually distasteful....in the same way as i was offended by PE's car crash images. I'm all for provocation in whatever form - but when a line - where-ever that lies is crossed the image loses it's potential appeal and falls short i'm sure of it's underlying objective - which i'd imagine is to make people think or laugh - depending on who the artist is. Alas it's an image - if people like it fine - go for it - alas i'm out on this one - I'm sure there's other ideas in this guys head which may resonate positive - we'll see (let's hope so..) ..
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Beejoir - Blurry Mary , by woodsman on Mar 20, 2008 12:13:26 GMT 1, Could it be that we are all getting fed up what i call "6th form poetry". Yes we all know war is bad, capitalism is bad, poverty is bad....blah, blah, blah
Could it be that we are all getting fed up what i call "6th form poetry". Yes we all know war is bad, capitalism is bad, poverty is bad....blah, blah, blah
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kingdomcome
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Beejoir - Blurry Mary , by kingdomcome on Mar 20, 2008 12:14:47 GMT 1, Im Brian! No, Im Brian!
Im Brian! No, Im Brian!
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Heavyconsumer
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Beejoir - Blurry Mary , by Heavyconsumer on Mar 20, 2008 12:40:10 GMT 1, When I referenced in passing my own beliefs tying in with this piece, I was hoping the fact that it was in passing may have set a trend where peoplle didn't begin knocking eachothers' faiths or faith in general. Making a statement of religious belief will ALWAYS be offending someone or other. I like the fact that Chris has the stomach to make a likeminded statement through his art. He runs the risk of alienating many "fans" (most religious minds can be pretty blinkered, hence their state of religion). However I do feel that in any discussion, debate it is important to remember to try and respect the other peoples' freedom to choose their own beliefs. When they die however, we can all laugh, point and sing "where's your heaven gone?"!!!
When I referenced in passing my own beliefs tying in with this piece, I was hoping the fact that it was in passing may have set a trend where peoplle didn't begin knocking eachothers' faiths or faith in general. Making a statement of religious belief will ALWAYS be offending someone or other. I like the fact that Chris has the stomach to make a likeminded statement through his art. He runs the risk of alienating many "fans" (most religious minds can be pretty blinkered, hence their state of religion). However I do feel that in any discussion, debate it is important to remember to try and respect the other peoples' freedom to choose their own beliefs. When they die however, we can all laugh, point and sing "where's your heaven gone?"!!!
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reznyce
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Beejoir - Blurry Mary , by reznyce on Mar 20, 2008 20:29:06 GMT 1, Ok so let's knock the Christians eh. Why doesnโt he do something derogatory about the Muslim faith!!!! or any other faith for that matter. I think this is distasteful and I find it offensive.
I feel compelled to comment.
You speak as if nothing derogatory is pointed at Muslims. Lets see...How about tons of bombs dropped on their cities every day? how about collective punishment in Palestine?How about looting natural resources from beneath their feet? How about water-boarding, Guantanamo, Abu-ghraib.........?
Dear hendrix. I think Muslims are getting it in a lot of ways.. You need to open your eyes my friend.
Ok so let's knock the Christians eh. Why doesnโt he do something derogatory about the Muslim faith!!!! or any other faith for that matter. I think this is distasteful and I find it offensive. I feel compelled to comment. You speak as if nothing derogatory is pointed at Muslims. Lets see...How about tons of bombs dropped on their cities every day? how about collective punishment in Palestine?How about looting natural resources from beneath their feet? How about water-boarding, Guantanamo, Abu-ghraib.........? Dear hendrix. I think Muslims are getting it in a lot of ways.. You need to open your eyes my friend.
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daisy
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Beejoir - Blurry Mary , by daisy on Mar 20, 2008 21:14:39 GMT 1, What would my mum say?
What would my mum say?
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Beejoir - Blurry Mary , by manchestermike on Mar 20, 2008 21:16:21 GMT 1,
Probably the same as what my mum says when she sees my Toxic Mary ;D
Probably the same as what my mum says when she sees my Toxic Mary ;D
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daisy
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Beejoir - Blurry Mary , by daisy on Mar 20, 2008 21:22:36 GMT 1, What would my mum think?
What would my mum think?
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jon0
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Beejoir - Blurry Mary , by jon0 on Mar 25, 2008 16:54:32 GMT 1, I still can't believe he said my zebra was fair game..
I still can't believe he said my zebra was fair game..
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Beejoir - Blurry Mary , by ร
gentรacardi on Mar 25, 2008 21:42:05 GMT 1, I don't recall Christians burning effigies in the street and killing people for allegedly mocking the Prophet Muhammad. Could it be Christians are an easier target with less likelihood of repercussions....i agree about organized religion though. Load of bollox innit. and at least its not skulls and guns
I believe that religion has its bases in good morals/teachings (e.g. "be good to one another" and all that goody-goody crap), but the people that represent it has turned it into what it is today. "God is love, and God loves everyone"... but if you don't go to church and give an offering, then "God will punish you".
Woah, wait a minute... whatever happened to that lovey-dovey god and all that "hate the sin, but love the sinner" blab?
And let's face it... if there were a god with divine justice and all that stuff, the world wouldn't be in such a sorry shape today. "God has his reasons for doing things". Well, a statement that can neither be proven nor disproven, way to be infallible. Show me the reason why god will allow a baby to be born with a birth defect, only to expire within minutes of his birth. Surely it's not because that child has committed a grave sin in his 60 seconds of life in this world? And what, it's to punish the parents? Way to go god, sacrificing one of your very own completely innocent "flesh and blood" to teach somebody a lesson. That's a noble act, indeed!
Just my opinion, of course. I grew up in a very religious family, and the more I grow up and the more I learn about the world and the people in it, the more dubious I get that god actually exists.
Sorry for the rant... I'll shut up now
I don't recall Christians burning effigies in the street and killing people for allegedly mocking the Prophet Muhammad. Could it be Christians are an easier target with less likelihood of repercussions....i agree about organized religion though. Load of bollox innit. and at least its not skulls and guns I believe that religion has its bases in good morals/teachings (e.g. "be good to one another" and all that goody-goody crap), but the people that represent it has turned it into what it is today. "God is love, and God loves everyone"... but if you don't go to church and give an offering, then "God will punish you". Woah, wait a minute... whatever happened to that lovey-dovey god and all that "hate the sin, but love the sinner" blab? And let's face it... if there were a god with divine justice and all that stuff, the world wouldn't be in such a sorry shape today. "God has his reasons for doing things". Well, a statement that can neither be proven nor disproven, way to be infallible. Show me the reason why god will allow a baby to be born with a birth defect, only to expire within minutes of his birth. Surely it's not because that child has committed a grave sin in his 60 seconds of life in this world? And what, it's to punish the parents? Way to go god, sacrificing one of your very own completely innocent "flesh and blood" to teach somebody a lesson. That's a noble act, indeed! Just my opinion, of course. I grew up in a very religious family, and the more I grow up and the more I learn about the world and the people in it, the more dubious I get that god actually exists. Sorry for the rant... I'll shut up now
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Beejoir - Blurry Mary , by kahuna on Mar 28, 2008 3:16:39 GMT 1, It appears that souledoutstudios.com has gone down. When typing the URL, error message states "Bad Request (Invalid Hostname)
Perhaps they are preparing to load Blurry Mary.
It appears that souledoutstudios.com has gone down. When typing the URL, error message states "Bad Request (Invalid Hostname)
Perhaps they are preparing to load Blurry Mary.
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dmandpenfold
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Beejoir - Blurry Mary , by dmandpenfold on Mar 28, 2008 10:00:09 GMT 1, it's not my cup of tea, offensive or otherwise, i think the text ruins an already average image.. it'll look better on your walls people...
it's not my cup of tea, offensive or otherwise, i think the text ruins an already average image.. it'll look better on your walls people...
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