Generational Insanity On Butt Tattoo
We could have "sold" the war in the Pacific based on the But in marketing war to its citizenry, there were words used and characterizations made of the Japanese people that were over the line. was attacked by Japan at Pearl Harbor and then took appropriate action in everything it did to defend itself. The U.S.
However, in this case Tom Hanks has a point. Most of the time, when actors get involved in political issues, they show how uninformed they are of the real world outside of a Hollywood film set. In a recent controversy, Tom Hanks spoke about United States racism during World War II. They all of a sudden find themselves inside our vocabulary repertoire and we don't know how they got in there or how we can get rid of them.
At times, we use new expressions without thinking. Some styles or expressions are driven by technology such as "LOL" or "ROTFL". The expressions; "That's groovy man" and "Far Out!" have long been replaced by "At the end of the day" and "That's how I roll!" Thankfully the expression "Don't go there" seems to have seen its last days. Some go away but still leave their influence in other ways.
Some fads and vocabulary are temporary and some make it past the generational stage and become permanent fixtures of society. Each era has its style of fashion, music and entertainment. Each era has a unique vocabulary, its own taboos and its own definition of what is considered cool or hip. Every generation has its own style.
However, in this case Tom Hanks has a point. Most of the time, when actors get involved in political issues, they show how uninformed they are of the real world outside of a Hollywood film set. In a recent controversy, Tom Hanks spoke about United States racism during World War II. They all of a sudden find themselves inside our vocabulary repertoire and we don't know how they got in there or how we can get rid of them.
At times, we use new expressions without thinking. Some styles or expressions are driven by technology such as "LOL" or "ROTFL". The expressions; "That's groovy man" and "Far Out!" have long been replaced by "At the end of the day" and "That's how I roll!" Thankfully the expression "Don't go there" seems to have seen its last days. Some go away but still leave their influence in other ways.
Some fads and vocabulary are temporary and some make it past the generational stage and become permanent fixtures of society. Each era has its style of fashion, music and entertainment. Each era has a unique vocabulary, its own taboos and its own definition of what is considered cool or hip. Every generation has its own style.
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