2007-05-01 23:52:03 · 19 answers · asked by Silkie1 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
I didn't word this one to well; it is in Arts & Humanities. I meant the metaphorical slumber of society in general - the lack of spirit, apathy, blind acceptance of continual injustice to minorities, etc. Should we shake them awake with words or deeds that really shock them?
2007-05-02 00:20:45 · update #1
If you want a smack in the nose, yes...
2007-05-01 23:54:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi It depends on the circumstances If Its a close friend that needs help yes and also what you do I agree some people need a sharp dose of reality that's words not deeds deeds can hurt
2007-05-07 06:03:18 · answer #2 · answered by WTamSP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking about something like 9/11 or the Kennedy assassinations, perhaps. You do mean a "wake-up call?"
Often it backfires, though.
Look at the recent school massacres, for example. Lots of shock for a day or so, then back to normal.
2007-05-02 10:12:02 · answer #3 · answered by merrybodner 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are some lines that Kevin Spacey has in "Seven," which though disturbing, are so true that we as viewers, and not solely of movies, but of the 'whole humanity thing' would do well to try to keep in perspective with reference to our own daily lives. The thing is, how do we, with the frenzy of what is offered as 'news,' not allow ourselves to become desensitized, yet simultaneously not become cowering nervous wrecks?
2007-05-02 12:54:51 · answer #4 · answered by rockman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its necessary and important enough i think its sometimes the only way. Only if its to improve the situation for the majority rather than minority. Never a good idea if its for the wrong reasons though.
2007-05-04 22:47:04 · answer #5 · answered by bekkyboo5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's quite traumatic and unsettleing, if you want to try rouse someone from their sleep, do it gently. If all else fails try using bright light or give them a bit of a shake.
2007-05-02 06:55:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it depends on who these people are...and whether or not you live in the same house. In the short term, it would probably be pretty damned funny (assuming you're not speaking of electrocution??), but there would be retaliation.
Sandy
2007-05-02 06:55:17 · answer #7 · answered by Sandy M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, take them a warm drink, a nice biscuit, and croon softly to them (mind you, your singing might have the affect of shocking them.....just stick to the drink and biscuit)
2007-05-02 07:06:19 · answer #8 · answered by D8pstblu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The peeps wanna be happy - be nice. Can the world be any more shocking than it is?
2007-05-03 10:51:06 · answer #9 · answered by PickyChick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want to do something real crazy that would make them
sit up and take notice of you or get your@#$ arrested about it then go for it.
2007-05-08 19:31:39 · answer #10 · answered by atlantismeditation@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think it is a good thing from time to time.
2007-05-02 07:19:19 · answer #11 · answered by Avner Eliyahu R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋