Sunday, August 28, 2011
The Young vs. the Old
In this skit, Louis C.K. addresses the "ungrateful generation" from the standpoint of an old timer who did not have the technology capabilities in his day that we currently possess. He discusses the fact that he had to use a rotary phone "back in his day," yet the modern teenager will become frustrated when their phone does not function quickly enough for them. This is an age-old argument that has been addressed for decades, yet his comical rendition is still unique to the point of instigating conversation. The young are characterized as being spoiled, impatient, and privileged (with no recognition of it), whereas the old are wise, calm, and grateful for the current technology. The evident collision between the generations provides a humorous and truthful skit that unites the two.
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This clip is a great demonstration of a conflict between two different Discourses. Louis C.K. highlights some painfully true facts about the current impatient, technologically-driven generation. The collision between the "old" generation and today's adolescents is easily recognized in terms of cell-phone, travel and the ability to appreciate the little things in life.
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