Lost Generation

[WilliamPitt]

At a meeting of AARP (American Assoiation of Retired People) they showed a video that was submitted in a contest by a 20-year old. The contest was titled "U @ 50). This video won second place. When they showed it, everyone in the room was awestruck and broke into spontaneous applause.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA

It's less than two minutes long. Watch it. Closely.

[seabeyond]

1. thanks pitt. gonna let my boys listen to this... fingers crossed for this generation. n/t

[TuxedoKat]

2. That was great.

I have high hopes for this generation too.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

3. don't have audio at work

so all I could do was read the words. Pretty depressing view of the world, imho. Hope it was satire.

The only happiness you ever have comes from within. And we do make decisions about the world and our part in its continuation. That is why I chose not to have children. That is why I've usually walked to work rather than drive. That is why I garden using heirloom seeds and organic methods.

[WilliamPitt]

4. Watch it when you get home.

The audio makes all the difference.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

7. I'm glad

because otherwise it is a real downer.

[WilliamPitt]

9. Please reply to this after you've heard it.

I'm really curious to hear your reaction.

Hope you enjoy. :)

[Uncle Joe]

16. Read it reverse as it scrolls upward. n/t

[csziggy]

5. Awesome - brilliantly done!

I've sent it out to three generations of my family

[redqueen]

6. My but some of those comments are sad.

I wish people didn't consider cynicism to be cool.

[RaleighNCDUer]

8. Cynicism is not cool.

But it is necessary.

[redqueen]

28. I disagree.

I think it's destructive.

[omega minimo]

10. and when young women quit adopting that quacking vocalization trend, the world will be PERFECT!!!!

:bounce: Taking back their own voices will be consistent with the empowerment expressed in the video :thumbsup:

[W_HAMILTON]

11. You should tell everyone to watch till the end n/t

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[WilliamPitt]

12. Kinda thought that was implicit.

:shrug:

[W_HAMILTON]

15. Judging from some of the answers, I don't think so.

Plus, in my history I've found that DUers usually jump to conclusions quite quickly :)

[WilliamPitt]

18. Naaaaaaaaaaaah.

;)

[Hawkowl]

13. Truly to the greatest page nt

[DemReadingDU]

14. simple video, very profound message. n/t

[Uncle Joe]

17. A most imaginative and creative use of language.

Thanks for the the thread, WilliamPitt.

Kicked and recommended.

[PufPuf23]

19. Clever and hopeful thanks nt

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

20. Watched when I got home

and wasn't distracted by work--great!

[WilliamPitt]

21. Cool.

:toast:

[etherealtruth]

22. Wow

Evoked a very strong emotional response from me.

Wow

[Danascot]

23. Thank you

Brilliant and moving

[Demeter]

24. This is the Boomer Generation

[City of Mills]

25. WOW, that is truly awesome!

BRAVO!

[WilliamPitt]

26. .

[NeedleCast]

27. That was excellent