8.26.2011

One guy's take on how Hollywood's rampant use of the F-word is perceived overseas...

I just read this interesting article by a gentleman named Dan Bloom.  He's been living in Japan for 20 years and offers an eye-opening perspective in this piece about how children in overseas countries regularly greet western visitors with the F-word and "the finger" because Hollywood movies have, perhaps inadvertently, taught them this things are "cool!" 

Such a disgrace. 

For me, it gave me additional perspective to the influence that America has on the world.  That influence can be good--such as helping other nations in need with humanitarian efforts.  That influence can be bad--like teaching the world that gluttony is not only okay but should be aspired to.  And apparently that influence can also be downright ugly--as in the case made by Bloom.

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