Sunday, March 02, 2008

Simian Mobile Disco's "I Believe"

Riddle:
Is the following video

A) Incredibly offensive
B) A smart commentary on the awkward confluence of how we live vs. how they live via the lens of floofy rich kid music
C) A musical version of one of those Day in the Life books (likely of Albania?)
D) None and neither.
Discuss.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

It's confusing alright.

Let's start with some simple thoughts:
1. Poverty is offensive.
2. Poor people are not offensive.
3. Hiding poverty from the wealthy is offensive.
4. Showing poverty to the relatively wealthy is probably a net positive.
5. The video shows the people in a loving way... in my viewing of it.
What do you think ?