Monday, January 7, 2008
Citizen Soldier
"Citizen Soldier" by Three Doors Down was one of the most ridiculous music videos I've ever seen. It was comical, yet disturbing to see the National Guard's skewering of the truth. They found a loop hole into glorifying war without sending out a malicious message. It was interesting how the video started off with two young men playing football before getting into the intense action scenes of war. It was almost as if to say, "If you think football is American, check out war". I also found interesting how it was always the main character saving a fellow American soldier. The National Guard would not dare hint at the possibility of injury or death in the armed forces.
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i like the fact that you pointed out the subtle message of the video, "if you think football is American, check out war" (phrased perfectly). i agree that the video is a joke and it looks rediculous. the movie seemed to be pretty dark the whole time and i think it might be to embellish that by joining the army you would figuratively "bring light" to the destitute towns/people.
What exactly was the skewing of the truth? What truth?
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