+519 Although it's good for sentimental value, movies should start being more realistic at the point where a dad is on his death bed and his son is right next to him. They always say, "Son, I'm so proud of you, and blah blah blah..." Not every dad is that nice, and not every son will have been successful. Just to mix things up, for once they should have a dad put his hand on the son's arm, look him in the eye, and have his last words be, "Son...I probably should've worn a condom", amirite?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Son, I wish you hadn't disappointed me and broken my heart by making bad decisions just like I was disappointed when that condom broke.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I expected this to end with "Son,I am disappoint."

by Anonymous 13 years ago

is there a sparknotes version of this potd?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Context: This POTD references the "deathbed" scene in many movies in which a father is dying and he is attended by his grieving son. Historically, the father says "Son, I'm so proud of you." Movies that include such a scene are La Grand Illusion, Tombstone, Silent Light, Ordet, The Hunt for Red October, and Cries and Whispers. Plot Overview: OP is frustrated with the idea that this classic deathbed scene is unrealistic. He makes the argument that not all fathers are nice enough to console their son, and not all sons are successful enough to warrant pride. For example, the father might be an abusive alcoholic and the son might be a burger flipper at McDonald's. In order to be more realistic and entertaining, OP thinks that the father should say "Son, I probably should've worn a condom." The father would then be implying that he should have used a contraceptive to prevent his son from ever being born. This might have saved him whatever humiliation or stress the son caused him. And having a son who is a burger flipper at McDonald's would be embarrassing indeed. Character List: The father: he is on his deathbed. He has the potential of being nice or not nice. The son: he is at the s...

by Anonymous 13 years ago

ide of his father. He has the potential of being successful or unsuccessful. The OP: a frustrated citizen. He is unsatisfied with the lack of realism in Hollywood and wants reform. He uses humor to convince people to agree. Themes, motifs, and symbols: "blah blah blah": signifies more praise the father gives to his son. Nobody really cares exactly what that praise might be, so OP uses a series of blahs instead. Realism: OP alludes to the fact that fathers and sons come in all different shapes and sizes. They can be not so nice, nice, successful, and unsuccessful. The fact that movies only portray fathers as nice and sons as successful is not realistic. Humor: OP's use of the blahs injects sass into the post, making amiriters laugh. The witty line "Son, I shouldv'e used a condom" challenges the reader's mental processing of causation, and when the reader finally reaches that "ahha" moment, they laugh. Important Quotations Explained: "Son, I'm so proud of you" literally means that the father is proud of his son, perhaps for finding the cure to cancer or inventing sliced bread. "Son, I probably should've used a condom" means that the father regrets conceiving his son, and wishes he

by Anonymous 13 years ago

had used a condom to prevent the conception. Study questions and essay topics: 1. Discuss OP's use of humor as a persuasive appeal. Is it effective? How did it affect his score? 2. Would OP's suggestion make for a successful movie? What audiences would be entertained? What audiences wouldn't? 3. Why do you think fathers make such meaningful confessions on their deathbeds? How does it affect the son? 4. How does a father's personality affect his relationship with his son? How can having a son affect a father's personality? 5. Under what circumstances is it okay for a father to regret conceiving his son? Is it even possible for a father to genuinely feel this way about his son? 6. How does the realistic-ness of a movie impact audience response? Are there any movies that aren't realistic that have been successful? Quiz: 1. Who is on their deathbed? a) mother b) father c) son d) daughter 2. Why is OP frustrated? a) He ran out of toothpaste b) he wants movies to be more realistic c) he loves Anthony, but his sentiment is unrequited d) he sucks at checkers 3. What does OP suggest about fathers? a) they're not always nice b) they're all asian c) they have nipples d) they all have illegit

by Anonymous 13 years ago

imate children 4. What does the father regret? a) asking his wife for a pastrami sandwich instead of a meatball sandwich b) burping in public c) sending his only son to Earth to die for our sins d) conceiving his son 5. What does OP admit about the original version of the scene? a) it stars Brad Pitt b) it has a good balance of back-lighting and shadow c) it is good for sentimental value d) it made him ejaculate Suggestions for further reading: http://amirite.net/147407, http://amirite.net/252536, http://amirite.net/285905, http://amirite.net/295651 How to cite this Sparknote: Favvkes. “SparkNote on POTD.” Amirite.net. SparkNotes LLC. 2012. Web. Date Accessed.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

http://ctrlv.in/63826

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Actually, it's: CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING

by Anonymous 13 years ago

1. It's the only one of this sort in my collection, I'm not going to look for another one. 2. It has the same meaning. 3. http://ctrlv.in/63827

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Tell that to the Nye fans d

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Well the comment is publicly visible, so they //should// be able to read it. I suppose I've already told them.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Let's not fight (cry2)

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I wasn't fighting, I LOVE EVERYONE

by Anonymous 13 years ago

He really does love everyone.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

My mom was pregnant when my parents got married.. makes me wonder sometimes. wary

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Just ask your grandfather! I'm sure he'll remember the time he made your dad get married at gunpoint

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Like my dad is even that witty.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

reminds me of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVPkK3e1Q14

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I go to the movies to be entertained. It should be more like: "Son.... I slept with your girlfriend last night. Also, I am not really dying. Now take this golden idol and meet me at the bottom of Mount Rushmore in three days." And then he jumps out of the window and the hospital explodes. Sequel comes out five years later but isnt as good as the first one and makes a lot of people angry.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Don't worry though. Cause then there's fan fiction writers who write about the dad and son having sex.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Wait...if you're in the hospital, wouldn't you be killed in the explosion? That would kind of put a damper on the sequel...

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I said it wasnt as good...

by Anonymous 13 years ago

In a bizarre plot twist, the son gets revived by Russian scientists to exact revenge on his father. It's really quite thrilling.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Death is a sin.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Looking as good as I do is a sin, but God lets me get away with it. Cuz I'm a Boss.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

http://ctrlv.in/63840

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Sure you are, but you're an average one at best.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Only until Kevin Boss retires, then I'll be awesome again. Wow, if I wasn't a football fan my username might have turned out to be anamazingBoss or something like that. Conclusion: Football players are jerks who ruin usernames.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Death is a cosine.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

cos*

by Anonymous 13 years ago

http://ctrlv.in/63857

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Anthony's goal in life must be to prove us wrong when we say he couldn't possibly choose a stupider post to be POTD

by Anonymous 13 years ago

In inception the dad said on his deathbed something about being disspaointed.

by Anonymous 13 years ago