Abandoned AmericaThe older I get, the more aware I am that being critical rather than enjoying things is not a sign of intelligence or wisdom. Not loving things - movies, art, music, people, situations - because of their weaknesses doesn't make you better than them, it means you're unable to see past imperfections. Sure, some things absolutely are bad & should be left behind - but being hypercritical denies you joy. I need reminded of this every day. Too many things are legit bad to throw out good ones too.
If you find your response to popular movies, albums, books, etc is "I don't like them because (x, y, and z)" maybe it's not because you're not smarter than everyone else, maybe you're just outsmarting your own ability to enjoy things that aren't perfect
Robert Honeybourne@AbandonedAmerica the description of ‘I don’t like this’ is the words explaining a feeling. One is expected to invent rational reasons to like or dislike
The feeling maybe is this has nothing to offer. I have watched certain films dozens of times as they continue to draw me. Many newer films I find I don’t like the characters soon after the start and don’t care what happens to them
It is sometimes that there is nothing striking a chord, sometimes the framing of the story
The feeling maybe is this has nothing to offer. I have watched certain films dozens of times as they continue to draw me. Many newer films I find I don’t like the characters soon after the start and don’t care what happens to them
It is sometimes that there is nothing striking a chord, sometimes the framing of the story
@Gingerfox you can dislike whatever you want, my point is that disliking things is not indicative of inherent superiority to them
@AbandonedAmerica it’s an interesting topic. I would think that if one does feel superior because of ‘not liking’ something it’s an indication of a psychological problem to be resolved. Basing one’s idea of self on a car maker or TV show or politician by excessive liking or disliking is problematic
I’m better because of the car I drive is a classic type. Or I dislike him as he flies in first class. Using judgement to create self image. It can also be tribal
I’m better because of the car I drive is a classic type. Or I dislike him as he flies in first class. Using judgement to create self image. It can also be tribal