How "House M.D" Failed!

            “Everything that comes up, must come down,” as Newton warned us, and the same is true in the world of entertainment. Hollywood has seen its fair share of failed shows and movies, but none ended quite the same way in value as the T.V. show, “House M.D.” The term “jumping the shark” fits this flop after one event pushed the show overboard. When a drug addicted and emotionally unstable Dr. House drove his car through his lover’s house, I just couldn’t stand to watch the show anymore. Dr. House went too far when he did that, and endangering Dr. Cuddy and her child was unacceptable.

            During the first few seasons of Fox’s show “House M.D,” it hit some of the top charts. The interesting drama of a handicapped doctor with attitude and witty sarcasm was one that had people captivated. Watching as his cases unfolded, how his treatment and diagnosis were sometimes unorthodox, keep many entertained.  I was one of many viewers who could not wait until the new show aired, until it hit a rock.

            It is hard to watch a good show struggle and fall, but that’s exactly what happened to this show. When House insanely drove his car through that house, it was the final straw for me for he just would not accept anything good that came his way. Despite his cold demeanor, happiness kept creeping into his life, and time after time he did something to mess it all up. A person cannot go on living forever in melancholy and solitude. I got so tired and frustrated watching House throw away all hopes of happiness, that I just couldn’t take it anymore. After the episode with the car, I stopped watching the show, for I was so annoyed that House refused to let anything that brought his joy into his life.

Crazy and Determined House preparing to drive into Cuddy's living room

A Picture Fit for Caesar

          The picture I took that I could relate to Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare, was one of a crown. In Antony’s funeral speech for the Caesar he talks about how he “thrice presented him a kingly crown, Which he did thrice refuse.” Basically what that means is three times Caesar was offered to become the king of Rome, and three times he refused the title. It was one of Antony’s arguments he used to contradict Brutus’ saying of Caesar being “too ambitious.” When I saw the crown, it made me thing about how Caesar had refused the crown, and Antony’s moving funeral speech.

Violence leads to more Violence

  Link to article = http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/11/world/meast/syria-inside-protests/index.html?hpt=wo_mid        

        In “A rare glimpse inside pro- and anti-government protests in Syria,” from Nic Robertson, gives an inside perspective of the people of Syria who are either fighting for control or freedom. It seems a great chasm has been made in Syria where you are either for the protection of the government, or against it. The people of Syria protest in the streets for freedom, or for their president, Bashar al-Assad, to stay in office. Citizens of Syria are even afraid of what can happen to them when they are around town doing their daily business. A few anonymous brave people have spoken up, and the words of native of Syria are, "I'm afraid when I'm talking to you right now. Why? Because I'm going to lift this scarf and go into my home, and I'm not 100% sure that I'm going to be safe.” It’s hard to imagine that the place you call home is dangerous. Everyone has a different view and story to tell, but when a crowd turns to violence, it’s hard to stop the fighting. 

          As soon as an angry crowd becomes a violent mob, its momentum builds until it’s beyond control. A few violent outbreaks have already happened in Syria, and there’s no telling where it can lead. A country divided is on an unsteady scale, and eventually it will tip towards one direction. The fate of Syria is uncertain, but with some damage already done, there’s a promise of more to come. When put under stress or pressure, many will react with rage and brute force, and there is no exception in Syria. When a situation becomes extremely heated, foul play is very often the direct result, and when started, it cannot be contained.