Forgot Password
Pentax Camera Forums Home
 

Reply
Show Printable Version Search this Thread
11-10-2012, 09:35 AM   #16
Moderator
Site Supporter
Blue's Avatar

Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Florida Hill Country
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 17,377
QuoteOriginally posted by reeftool Quote
Most of us who are older remember Kesey, Wolfe's book, and spiked punch. The phrase in question still refers to the mass suicide in Jonestown and in a couple of movies about the tragedy, that's what they were telling people to do over the sound system. The article covers all the other references to the phrase also. The most common understanding of the term in today's world is the blind obedience of Jones's followers. The writer of the article thinks it's offensive to say it but the phrase isn't going anywhere and will likely be around for a long time, just like little kids still sing 'ring around the rosie' which refers to thousands dying in the streets during the black plague.
Again, Jones just put a dark twist on the "Acid Tests." Few people remember Jones and the Congressman getting killed investigating. Either way, its still an effective phrase. Just look at this thread.

Reply

Bookmarks
  • Submit Thread to Facebook Facebook
  • Submit Thread to Twitter Twitter
  • Submit Thread to Digg Digg
Tags - Make this thread easier to find by adding keywords to it!
article, kool-aid, phrase
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Interesting article about RAW Eric Auer Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 3 10-10-2012 06:50 PM
An interesting article on US 'evangelicals', abortion and gay marriage jolepp General Talk 10 01-04-2012 04:06 PM
drank the Pentax kool-aid ... may be doomed. hsteeves Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 10 12-25-2011 04:33 AM
Interesting article on LL Digitalis Pentax DSLR Discussion 4 10-27-2010 06:49 PM
Interesting article, with implications... Cideway Pentax DSLR Discussion 6 06-15-2008 12:58 PM



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:06 AM. | See also: NikonForums.com, CanonForums.com part of our network of photo forums!
  • Red (Default)
  • Green
  • Gray
  • Dark
  • Dark Yellow
  • Dark Blue
  • Old Red
  • Old Green
  • Old Gray
  • Dial-Up Style
Hello! It's great to see you back on the forum! Have you considered joining the community?
register
Creating a FREE ACCOUNT takes under a minute, removes ads, and lets you post! [Dismiss]
Top