Nothing can stop me now.
Monday 31 December 2012
I am Ready for 2013
I have my 2013 student diary (though I am not a student - I just like the diary) and I have brand new underpants!
Nothing can stop me now.
Nothing can stop me now.
Thursday 20 December 2012
Friday 14 December 2012
Psychoanalysis of my Lust
[Warning: The word "subtext" will be used]
My lust, wanton and untamed as it is, takes many forms and is inspired by myriad sources. One such (frequent) source is that of a character from a fiction story, either a novel or film or TV series. And, if such lust is inspired by a screen-character, this lust usually extends to the actor playing the role. So, as a result of recently watching season 1 of political medieval fantasy Game of Thrones - a show replete with sources of lust - I am currently experiencing pants for actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and for his Game of Thrones alter-ego, Jaime Lannister (a seemingly morally bereft bad guy whose apparent badness is informed (as should be the case with any self-respecting bad guy) by his deeply conflicted and complex character - at least that's what I'm telling myself).
As a consequence of this newfound lust, I have been compelled to search for, and gaze upon, images of Nikolaj and Jaime. And my gaze has become besotted by these two pictures (photo 1 is of Nikolaj modelling, photo 2 is Nikolaj as Jaime Lannister):
Why these two images, I asked myself. Why, why, WHY??
I suspect that there is subtext going on in these photos and that it is the same subtext in both photos. And that it is this subversive subtext to which I am attracted.
The first photo* hints at nudity, which can often be more interesting and erotic than explicit nudity, and the gentle way Nikolaj's body and face are posed is suggestive of emotional reflection, and possibly some body shyness. Mysterious nudity and broody emotion and, uh, modesty(?) are qualities attractive to my lust. But what the hell with the second photo; I'm lusting after the image of a man beaten bloody and chained? Does this make me a perverted monster? Perhaps - though this would not be the sole reason for such an accusation - but maybe my lust isn't specifically about the blood and chains. I think what appeals to me about this image is that Jaime Lannister is not only restrained, but calmly restrained - both physically and emotionally. He almost seems to exude a zen-like composure, despite the iron neck-shackle. (Or is he serene because of the neck-shackle - is it the case that Jaime Lannister requires nothing less than an iron neck-shackle in order to attain nirvana; ordinary meditation just won't quell his internal raging beast!).
So, what then exactly is the subtext contained in these photos?
Both photos display an image of a physically strong man who appears to be either unwilling, or unable, or unwilling and unable, to use his physical advantage - an advantage that could be used against a 'weaker' person to manipulate or intimidate or coerce. (I certainly wouldn't be going anywhere near the handsome evilness of Jaime Lannister unless he were securely immobilized and wielding zen-calm).
What these photos show, or suggest, is a kind of male passivity. Or, at least, a male non-aggression or a male non-assertiveness (which is not to imply that I am attracted to, or advocate, fragile submission in men - or, indeed, in anyone). In a world which often encourages and glorifies male violence - to much destructive ends - a passivity which manifests as an inaction to violence can be an obvious attraction (to me, at least). But 'passivity' isn't just about not being physically (or verbally) violent. I think it is also about not trying to dominate people and situations, and being empathic, and striving for equality. And peace, love and mung beans!
Okay, maybe it all got a bit too hippy there at the end of the previous paragraph. To bring things back into balance, here is a picture of mung beans:
*Note about One Soul - bottom left-hand of photo 1: after lusting upon this photo for awhile I eventually looked up One Soul and discovered it is a charity which helps premature babies and their families, and raises funds through selling bracelets made from Tibetan prayer beads - as featured on Nikolaj's wrist; clearly, he is a HIPPY. Weirdo.
My lust, wanton and untamed as it is, takes many forms and is inspired by myriad sources. One such (frequent) source is that of a character from a fiction story, either a novel or film or TV series. And, if such lust is inspired by a screen-character, this lust usually extends to the actor playing the role. So, as a result of recently watching season 1 of political medieval fantasy Game of Thrones - a show replete with sources of lust - I am currently experiencing pants for actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and for his Game of Thrones alter-ego, Jaime Lannister (a seemingly morally bereft bad guy whose apparent badness is informed (as should be the case with any self-respecting bad guy) by his deeply conflicted and complex character - at least that's what I'm telling myself).
As a consequence of this newfound lust, I have been compelled to search for, and gaze upon, images of Nikolaj and Jaime. And my gaze has become besotted by these two pictures (photo 1 is of Nikolaj modelling, photo 2 is Nikolaj as Jaime Lannister):
Why these two images, I asked myself. Why, why, WHY??
I suspect that there is subtext going on in these photos and that it is the same subtext in both photos. And that it is this subversive subtext to which I am attracted.
The first photo* hints at nudity, which can often be more interesting and erotic than explicit nudity, and the gentle way Nikolaj's body and face are posed is suggestive of emotional reflection, and possibly some body shyness. Mysterious nudity and broody emotion and, uh, modesty(?) are qualities attractive to my lust. But what the hell with the second photo; I'm lusting after the image of a man beaten bloody and chained? Does this make me a perverted monster? Perhaps - though this would not be the sole reason for such an accusation - but maybe my lust isn't specifically about the blood and chains. I think what appeals to me about this image is that Jaime Lannister is not only restrained, but calmly restrained - both physically and emotionally. He almost seems to exude a zen-like composure, despite the iron neck-shackle. (Or is he serene because of the neck-shackle - is it the case that Jaime Lannister requires nothing less than an iron neck-shackle in order to attain nirvana; ordinary meditation just won't quell his internal raging beast!).
So, what then exactly is the subtext contained in these photos?
Both photos display an image of a physically strong man who appears to be either unwilling, or unable, or unwilling and unable, to use his physical advantage - an advantage that could be used against a 'weaker' person to manipulate or intimidate or coerce. (I certainly wouldn't be going anywhere near the handsome evilness of Jaime Lannister unless he were securely immobilized and wielding zen-calm).
What these photos show, or suggest, is a kind of male passivity. Or, at least, a male non-aggression or a male non-assertiveness (which is not to imply that I am attracted to, or advocate, fragile submission in men - or, indeed, in anyone). In a world which often encourages and glorifies male violence - to much destructive ends - a passivity which manifests as an inaction to violence can be an obvious attraction (to me, at least). But 'passivity' isn't just about not being physically (or verbally) violent. I think it is also about not trying to dominate people and situations, and being empathic, and striving for equality. And peace, love and mung beans!
Okay, maybe it all got a bit too hippy there at the end of the previous paragraph. To bring things back into balance, here is a picture of mung beans:
*Note about One Soul - bottom left-hand of photo 1: after lusting upon this photo for awhile I eventually looked up One Soul and discovered it is a charity which helps premature babies and their families, and raises funds through selling bracelets made from Tibetan prayer beads - as featured on Nikolaj's wrist; clearly, he is a HIPPY. Weirdo.
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