Who am I... ? (761 hits)
Category: GeneralRating: 1.53 on 31 reviews (Rate this item) (V)
Submitted by prophet (View user info) at 2005-07-26 22:51:04 EDT
... and what am I doing here?
On Ubersite, yes... but also on planet Earth...
What is it that drives me to indulge in alcoholic libations until I pass out in a drunken stupor, only to awaken the next day with the same lack of purpose and initative that led me to drink in the first place? Some escape, perhaps, that I require... but... from what past injustice do I escape?
What is it that drives me to suck on a cigarette and fill my lungs with blackened ash when I know it kills me softly with each succulent, intoxicating drag?
And what is the purpose that my life serves?
These questions plague me daily, as I wish I could only consult a higher power to bring me divine interpretation of the wholly perverse mess my life has become. A mess spiraled into oblivion by a need to support those who only bring me down; to act as a welcome mat for those who would return my enabling support with further disaster.
Yet no higher power answers in the dead of the night, when I beckon hither such answers from the unyielding immensity of the universal existence we all share.
Several billion years this universe has been around, with only a couple of thousand years in which such similar questions were proffered by the most astute minds of mankind only to receive no direct understanding of existential necessity in the millenia we have grown and prospered.
Am I merely a small cog in the clockwork of neverending existence?
There was a time in which God supposedly came forth to answer these questions to ancient prophets of biblical history, and yet each man must ask what happened to this divinity, that he might abort his attempts to enlighten the masses. Do we exist in another Godless "dark age" of man, where He is dead and offers no succor to his starving children?
If you have not asked yourself such questions, I beg you- what drives you to pursue your mundane life's goals without truly knowing the global ramifications, if any, of your actions?
I feel purposeless in the face of the magnitude of humanity, and the greater magnitude of the universe that preceded it.
Drunken ramblings, perhaps... but pray tell- have you an answer to my questions?
Is your life more purposeful than my own?
User Reviews
Submitted by NetProphet (user info) at 2005-07-28 09:09:15 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
I've split responses to the comments below into two reviews, as Ubersite is a cranky whore that doesn't allow you to post any large amount of text in a single one.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Submitted by Dead_0hi0_Sky (user info) at 2005-07-27 16:33:28 (#)
Ranking: 0
"it took your life to show me the purpose of mine, mr. anderson. the purpose of life, is to end".
-Agent Smith
we live 'til we die.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No, I believe that simply to be the means to an end. Dying is one of the results of life, but your statement more accurately reflects a belief that there is indeed NO purpose to life, as non-existence is hardly justifiable as a purpose for existence.
Honestly. The Matrix was cool and all, but the Wachowski brothers are not, nor ever have been, the source of any real philosophical maxims. Any apparent profundity they exhibit is in truth the pop culture distillation of thousands of years of philosophy from Locke, Hume, Berkeley, Nietzsche, Aristotle/Socrates/Plato (they're all one person for practical purposes), Confusius, the Dalai Lama, the four-armed Grimace and Dr. Ruth or whoever.
Though the mainspring of this post may indeed be a self-aggrandizing, pseudo-intellectual or inherently frivolous desire to deliberate over interminably the existential question that has gone unanswered since the dawn of man, I'd like to think that Ubersite is the perfect venue for such deliberations. It's for that reason that I'd really enjoy seeing more opinions on this post, get it on most heated, perhaps even get feedback from Bart Almighty on exactly why we're all here. He is, after all, Creator of the Heavens, the Earth, the two dollar malted squishie, the blessed seven eleven that beareth it into this undeserving world, and- indirectly- all programming on Cartoon Network Adult Swim.
But I digress.
Possible though it may be that there is no greater purpose to human existence, if that be the case, the only purpose that can be found in life is in taking delight from your experiences and enriching the lives of those around you. Which, in many ways, is no different than the actions taken if one were pursuing a so-called "higher" purpose.
Circular logic. Heh, heh, heh.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Submitted by hollygolitely (user info) at 2005-07-27 00:42:02 (#)
Ranking: 2
I like you better when UR QUIET.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hush, darling. The men are talking.
Submitted by NetProphet (user info) at 2005-07-28 09:06:52 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2005-07-27 16:20:00 (#)
Ranking: 1
i like how all your posts have your picture on them, much like North Korea's Kim Jong-Il
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I'm so ronery, so ronery and sadry arone... there's nobody, just me onry, sitting on top of my throne...
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Submitted by Berty (user info) at 2005-07-27 06:41:36 (#)
Ranking: 2
Well the gist of it is that you go out, fall in love and then your happy. At least that's what I've read in books and Bigmike said it so it must be true.
Seriously though; a good woman to suck the piss out of you. If that doesn't work, get a job, a house and raise rugrats. If that doesn't work, rape that 13 year old girl across the street and hold her close. Feel the way her body moves as she sobs, kiss the back of her neck and tell her how beautiful she is. Then put an end to yourself with a gun 'cause I've run out of ideas.
That logo of yours looks like a charachter from Virtua Fighter, you big gay 'air.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GOD! FINE! YES, I will change the fucking picture. Since when does being a semi-talented artist make you gay? Or did I somehow tap into the gayniverse accidentally, by clicking the wrong succession of buttons in Macromedia Fireworks?
Seriously, I looked like the guy in that picture for at least two, maybe three years of my life (before I realized I was losing my hair from the back and just couldn't see it, and shaved my head to cover my SHAME)- and never ONCE did anyone run up to me shouting "Robbie Williams, can I have your autograph?"
I guess you have to take the babyface hand in hand with the raw, untamed masculinity that drips from my every pore. Or, um... that could also possibly be sweat.
The point is that nobody I've met in person- gay or straight- likened my personality to that of, oh, let's say, Ryan Seacrest. Or any other flaming queen.
MOREOVER, and back to the subject at hand: I rather don't see myself following the pattern of survivalist instinct that has led billions of people to their graves under the false impression that the act of nurturing new life into existence is somehow a validation of their own significance. Serving no divine ambition, you instead interpose an indefinite number of steps between your present generation and any real significance the life of anyone within the ones to follow would eventually hold.
Quite simply- when people begin to get older and realize their lives bore no fruit on a universal scale, they pass down their genes in the futile hope that their name will live vicariously on through the achievements of their offspring. They forever hope that their children will lead lives more productive than their own, as will hope those very same children upon the twilight of their own existence, and so on for all undying eternity.
The point is: if you're going to do something important with your life, get the fuck out there and DO IT. There will always be 6,999,999,999 other people in the world to reproduce and keep this insignificant speck of dirt infested with scads of human beings.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Submitted by Inanna (user info) at 2005-07-27 03:52:45 (#)
Ranking: 2
I was an English major/Philosophy minor in college. Nietzsche said God is dead; but he meant it, if I remember right, as not necessarily a bad thing. I think he meant something more akin to religion is dead. He divided everything, every thought, action, person, etc. into 2 categories: life-affirming or life-denying. Morality per se doesn't apply, it's all about whether your actions affirm or deny life, and not in the narrow pro-choice/pro-life type of way. Try "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" or "Beyond Good and Evil." I also recommend reading Rilke, Mallarme, or even Jose Marti.
Rad, was it Pretty Baby? That movie is awseometastic.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I think Nietzsche was on the money on a lot of things.
He also, by some accounts, had syphilis. And died a crazy mess who signed his letters as "Dionysus" or "The Crucified".
But those discrediting remarks really have nothing to do with anything (aside from unwittingly expressing my ingenious ability to access Wikipedia), and are more or less simply the product of a thinly veiled attempt to hide the fact that I bullshat my way to a B+ through Philosophy 101 rather than actually taking the time to read "Beyond Good and Evil" (God forbid). Much more so thinly veiled now that I've just said that.
Seriously, though- I'd love for anybody to school me on a simplified (read: "for dummies") version of Nietzsche's work and how it relates to our present discussion. Because I'm far too busy (read: "lazy") of a person to go out and read his works myself.
Also, I've never heard of any of the last three philosophers you've mentioned, nor of the movie "Pretty Baby". I'm sure I have much to learn from you, Chinese Restaurant owning karate master. I am but humble dough, prepared to be shaped into greasy, greasy dumplings.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2005-07-27 03:30:49 (#)
Ranking: 0
I am really really sick of looking at that logo
In other news, I saw Brooke Shields naked 14 year old bosom on teh TV tonight.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
God, you can't escape these fucking hecklers.
Where'd you get that... SUIT? The TOILET... STORE?!
Submitted by Dead_0hi0_Sky (user info) at 2005-07-27 16:33:28 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
"it took your life to show me the purpose of mine, mr. anderson. the purpose of life, is to end".
-Agent Smith
we live 'til we die.
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2005-07-27 16:20:00 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
i like how all your posts have your picture on them, much like North Korea's Kim Jong-Il
Submitted by Berty (user info) at 2005-07-27 06:41:36 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Well the gist of it is that you go out, fall in love and then your happy. At least that's what I've read in books and Bigmike said it so it must be true.
Seriously though; a good woman to suck the piss out of you. If that doesn't work, get a job, a house and raise rugrats. If that doesn't work, rape that 13 year old girl across the street and hold her close. Feel the way her body moves as she sobs, kiss the back of her neck and tell her how beautiful she is. Then put an end to yourself with a gun 'cause I've run out of ideas.
That logo of yours looks like a charachter from Virtua Fighter, you big gay 'air.
Submitted by Inanna (user info) at 2005-07-27 03:52:45 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I was an English major/Philosophy minor in college. Nietzsche said God is dead; but he meant it, if I remember right, as not necessarily a bad thing. I think he meant something more akin to religion is dead. He divided everything, every thought, action, person, etc. into 2 categories: life-affirming or life-denying. Morality per se doesn't apply, it's all about whether your actions affirm or deny life, and not in the narrow pro-choice/pro-life type of way. Try "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" or "Beyond Good and Evil." I also recommend reading Rilke, Mallarme, or even Jose Marti.
Rad, was it Pretty Baby? That movie is awseometastic.
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2005-07-27 03:30:49 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
I am really really sick of looking at that logo
In other news, I saw Brooke Shields naked 14 year old bosom on teh TV tonight.
Submitted by hollygolitely (user info) at 2005-07-27 00:42:02 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I like you better when UR QUIET.
Submitted by DanielH (user info) at 2005-07-27 00:23:12 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Socrates wrote in the 4th century BC, "All I know is that I know nothing."
-----
Socrates never wrote anything (like Jesus): Plato transcribed some of his sayings, though. You sound a bit lost, hope to talk to you soon. take care, d
Submitted by UrbaneMischief (user info) at 2005-07-27 00:18:19 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by ih8u2man (user info) at 2005-07-27 00:11:50 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
i'm irish. sorry if i offended lordofthedance.
Submitted by NetProphet (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:53:00 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Submitted by DanielH (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:34:09 (#)
Ranking: 2
NP: Haven't ranked but read all of your posts. You have a handle on what's real, believe me. I'm a searcher, too, learning more every day that I know less. (I believe you'll understand this). Email me at: daniel.at.writerspacemail.com. I'd like to talk with you, compare our fave writers. Have sweet Gulf waterfront with many extra bedrooms. daniel.at.writerspacemail.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Socrates wrote in the 4th century BC, "All I know is that I know nothing."
But seriously, I think this guy is coming on to me.
No, I'm just kidding. And drinking a highball as I write this. If I were a Family Guy character, I'd be Brian.
Not because my penis goes inside of me when I stand up, no. You jerk. Why would you even THINK that?
I'll be sure to write to that address if I come out of my drunken stupor long enough to remember to. Right now, I'm out for a cigarette. I can feel that pack of Bali Hai calling me... calling me to smoke more and more of them each day.
Thanks for your benevolent comments, anyhow.
Submitted by lordofthedance (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:49:20 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by ih8u2man (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:03:10 (#)
Ranking: 0
oh yeah....and why the fuck is the lord of the dance
at the bottom of this? die celtic dancer...die!!!!!
-----------
HEY!!! WHAT DID I DO TO YOU!?!
Submitted by maiorano84 (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:39:26 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Yeah. The snozberries DO taste like snozberries.
Submitted by DanielH (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:34:09 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
NP: Haven't ranked but read all of your posts. You have a handle on what's real, believe me. I'm a searcher, too, learning more every day that I know less. (I believe you'll understand this). Email me at: daniel.at.writerspacemail.com. I'd like to talk with you, compare our fave writers. Have sweet Gulf waterfront with many extra bedrooms. daniel.at.writerspacemail.com
Submitted by NetProphet (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:23:17 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Submitted by Axolotl (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:10:12 (#)
Ranking: 2
Who am I...?
Who am I, I'm Jean Valjean!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
... the song I was listening to when I decided to write this drunken rambling.
Thanks for recognizing my favorite musical of all time!
"And so, Javert, you see it's true... this man bears no more guilt than you...
Who am I?
2 4 6 0 1 !!!!!"
http://uberprophet.info/download/24601.mp3
Submitted by NetProphet (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:11:16 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Submitted by strwbryfanatic (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:09:57 (#)
Ranking: 2
Well...I guess it kinda looks like you.
But you're not a conehead.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WTF?
http://www.zenbutoh.com/charactergallery/images/Conehead.jpg
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Submitted by ih8u2man (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:03:10 (#)
Ranking: 0
oh yeah....and why the fuck is the lord of the dance
at the bottom of this? die celtic dancer...die!!!!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
You got a problem with the Irish?
Careful... some say we have a tendency to drink and get angry.
Though I have no idea where THAT stereotype came from.
Damn, I really do have to update that graphic. Truth be told, I really don't look like that anymore.
Submitted by Axolotl (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:10:12 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Who am I...?
Who am I, I'm Jean Valjean!
Submitted by strwbryfanatic (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:09:57 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Well...I guess it kinda looks like you.
But you're not a conehead.
Submitted by NetProphet (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:03:22 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Submitted by joedaddy (user info) at 2005-07-26 22:59:41 (#)
Ranking: 1
you need more pee hole
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No, you see... I have a FE-vah, and the only prescription...
... is more COWBELL.
Submitted by ih8u2man (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:03:10 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
oh yeah....and why the fuck is the lord of the dance
at the bottom of this? die celtic dancer...die!!!!!
Submitted by Method (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:02:58 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Jeez Prophet, are you the only one on the uberplanet not in on that?
http://www.ubersite.com/m/70894
go read entry two.
Submitted by munkeypants (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:02:34 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
sometimes you just have to take things as they are.
Submitted by strwbryfanatic (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:02:18 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
*pats Prophet on the head*
You don't get it, young one. I will help:
http://www.ubersite.com/m/71097
Submitted by NetProphet (user info) at 2005-07-26 23:00:22 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Submitted by Method (user info) at 2005-07-26 22:54:30 (#)
Ranking: 2
auto -2 for an error in your title. I believe you meant to say "whom am I?"
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As far as I know, that's incorrect: whom is a subject that follows a verb...
"Who is so evil as to do such a thing? He is surely deserving of the blame."
VS.
"I lay the blame squarely upon any person whom would be so evil."
Submitted by joedaddy (user info) at 2005-07-26 22:59:41 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
you need more pee hole
Submitted by strwbryfanatic (user info) at 2005-07-26 22:58:18 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Blah, blah, blah.
If you think I'm reading all that, you're nuts.
Incidentally...I would like to hear the story behind that picture at the bottom. Of course I've seen it many times, but upon meeting you, I must say that that isn't an accurate dipiction of you.
Here's a +2 because I'm assuming that all the words you just typed were fantasically deep and meaningful.
Submitted by ih8u2man (user info) at 2005-07-26 22:57:18 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
deeper than the kiddie pool....
my answer xnays any thought.
i - like you. don't mean shit.
Submitted by swamp_donkey (user info) at 2005-07-26 22:55:03 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I am the walrus.
Koo koo kachoo
Submitted by Method (user info) at 2005-07-26 22:54:30 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
auto -2 for an error in your title. I believe you meant to say "whom am I?"
Submitted by NetProphet (user info) at 2005-07-26 22:53:21 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Fifty posts... still no answers.
_________________________________________________
Bart: I'll take up smoking and give that up.
Homer: Good for you, son. Giving up smoking is one of the hardest things you'll ever have to do. Have a dollar.
Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(annoyed grunt)ocious