Friday, March 18, 2011

Originality

I am taking a class this semester on Literature and Film--mostly adaptations of literature to film. However, based on discoveries in that class, I would like to point out that there is very little originality out there folks. Now, that's okay; I don't particularly care because I like classic stories and if they're good, why not reuse them in a different way? But I find it very amusing because when you find other stories' plots imbedded in new stories, it makes for an interesting discussion about originality...of which there is very little apparently.
Please follow the link below and enjoy the 35 second clip that illustrates this concept masterfully. :)


There is very little out there that can be called original, but why moan and complain and criticize? I think we should just learn to enjoy a good story wherever it is used well. But, of course, we should also make comparisons wherever we can if for no other reason then to annoy and irritate our friends and family. :)

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"It is great cleverness to know when to conceal one's cleverness." --Francois de la Rochefoucauld
"It's not denial. I am just very selective about the reality I accept." --Calvin
"Vanity working on a weak mind produces every kind of mischief." --Mr. Knightly, Emma
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"Well, remember what you said, because in a day or two, I'll have a witty and blistering retort! You'll be devastated THEN!" --Calvin

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  1. MellissaMarch 18, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    I agree. I think society is obsessed with being original, when it's rather pointless, because it's really rare. And who cares? Not me. If the story is good and exciting, I don't care if it's been done a thousand times before--I'll still watch it.

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