Asked by justjosunshine
I, too, possess a fondness for Icarus. He’s particularly relevant in our day and age where man is finally beginning to fuse with machine. In the same sense, these products of human industry and ingenuity may one day threaten to destroy us. But technological stagnation really isn’t a great alternative (I wrote a research paper on this subject titled: “Daedalus Tearing at his Wings”). Coming in at a close second is the lesser-known tale of Herostratus. I find this figure extremely identifiable in the sense that, if I’m unable to ultimately cheat death, I rightly might be willing to do anything in order to immortalize myself in a non-physical, possibly criminal way. And third place goes to Prometheus. Partially because I enjoy trickster gods and partially because he serves as a great metaphor for us enlightened folk—who should be willing to suffer for the sake of collective human progress.
(And also, I’m not all that intelligent)
‘Haunting’ really is the only word I can think of to describe this song. Everything about it is haunting.
…but who else will be watching [adult swim] tomorrow night just in case?
The official [adult swim] twitter just tweeted: “Want it back? Let us know. #BringBackToonami” Currently, “#BringBackToonami” is the number one trend on Twitter. Well, you heard the people. Looks like we have to show Williams Street how we feel, too. We better get to work, faithfuls.
Hey there, Toonami faithful. Here’s the game plan:
Choose a Category: Programming
Choose a Topic: Toonami (Fifth option from the bottom)
Now tell them what you think, just be honest! Show the folks at Turner Broadcasting that you want Toonami back. Oh, and try and be professional about how you go about asking for things. Poorly written or overly aggressive statements are likely to do more damage than aid. Remember—they don’t have to give us anything, so mind your P’s and Q’s. Be polite, be conversational, and, most importantly, be civil. Rein in your hyperactivity and your emotionally-drive non sequiturs. Avoid the use of vulgarity and threats of violence, anti-Cartoon Network lobbying at all costs. Tell them that if they listen the desperate outpourings produced by a passionate fanbase, which you belong to, then they have your full attention, support and respect. If CN wants feedback, that’s exactly what we’re going to give them. Whenever you have a free moment, click on the aforementioned link. And save your response in a word document. Already done it? Do it again: copy and paste. Show president Stuart Snyder the extent of your ardor. But also your current sadness and the steadfastness with which you expect Cartoon Network to bend to the whims of its viewers. If you do these things, I’ll appreciate it. Steve Blum will appreciate it. Your peers will appreciate it. And perhaps even generations to come will appreciate it—if we manage to procure the desired change. So reblog this note, or simply spread the word. We have the right to dream. And if we believe in our own capacity to alter the world, then that’s exactly what’ll happen. We can create our own destiny. Until there are any further developments to speak of, stay golden.
Update: Nineteen minutes ago the official [adult swim] twitter tweeted: “Want it back? Let us know. #BringBackToonami” Currently, “#BringBackToonami” is the number one trend on Twitter. Well, you hear them people. Looks like we have to show Williams Street how we feel, too. Get to work, faithfuls.
You know, it’s been almost five years since the magic left our lives. I don’t know whether I’m going to be a stronger person or a sobbing wreck when this broadcast ends. But, my beautiful friends, if I may quote Tom: It’s been a lot of fun, and I’d like to thank each and every one of you who made this journey with me. Toonami wouldn’t have been anything without us. And, in a lot of ways, it feels as though we’re missing a piece of ourselves when we know Toonami won’t be waiting for us when we get home from school.
That being said—I’ve enjoyed this experience, tonight. And I enjoyed taking part in the digital revelry. Too often, the internet is a place of hatred. But tonight, we really came together. And I enjoyed that closeness, that rare anonymous intimacy. I may not know most of you—or any of you, really. But you are my brothers and sisters. You are my family. And when Toonami goes off the air in a few hours, we’ll be burying one of our own. Hell, we’ll be burying a parent.
Let’s always remember this time we shared together. Let’s always remember the childhood we shared together. Let us dream. Let us look to the future but promise to always keep one foot firmly nestled in that common past. Whatever happens from now on, whatever awaits us down the path—we’ll retain our innocence. We’ll live our lives free of regret. We’ll look within ourselves and at those who enjoyed the same experiences knowing that, though it felt like a lifetime ago, our childhood isn’t too far behind—we aren’t that old, we’re still full of hope and great potential. And youth. We’ll never fully grow up. We’ll love each other as kin. It’s been a pleasure and an honor reminiscing with you all. Now come give me a big hug. You too, Tom. Get in here. Feel the love.
