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Deviousness `anmari has been spreading her infectious positivity throughout our community for over 6 years. Throughout this time Ana has been at the core of all things devious, passionately developing an eclectic gallery, helping organise devmeets, participating in chat events and also recently completed dedicating her time as a Community Volunteer. We are absolutely delighted to bestow the Deviousness Award for May 2013 to `anmari, congratulations! Read More
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I would argue that KFC isn't the harbinger of death and consumerism with a couple of points; there influence in the fast food industry is waning, they've recently declared bankruptcy forcing several stores to shutter down, and they haven't been trying to keep up with the rest of the fast food corporations by updating their stores aesthetic appeal. I will however, nominate an alternative candidate. McDonalds. No matter the economic turn, they always seem to do well. Their food doesn't decompose, leaving questions as to whether or not the human body can handle it. They are also everywhere.
For corporations overall, the title of Evil Empire should go to Walmart. They are the poster child for unbridled capitalism and consumerism. They provide low prices at the expense of their work staff and suppliers. Small businesses cannot compete with them price wise and are many times forced out of business.
The nice thing with the food industry is that just because a McDonalds, a Chili's, or a Panda Express moves in next to a mom and pop eatery, it won't spell the end for that eatery.
Capitalism can work if it is regulated to protect the consumer. Just like a more socialist society can work if it's kept in check. Germany and Canada seem to be doing very well right now. America is a capitalist/consumerist society, which isn't changing anytime soon. However, what is hurting it are those who would deregulate capitalism.
In California, we've already seen first hand how much that can happen via our utility bills. Gray Davis deregulated energy in California in hopes of bringing in competition from other states and thus lowering our electric bills. What happened was the PG&E monopolized central and northern California and jacked our rates sky high. Any time PG&E has a problem, we pay for it. For example, we consumers have to pay half of the bills and fees for the San Bruno disaster. It wasn't the customers that didn't check the pipes, or not replace them when they needed it. Yet, we're forced to endure higher rates because PG&E doesn't want to take responsibility. Unfortunately a judge ruled this, and the Public Utilities Commission is pretty much in PG&E's pocket.
Sorry for my ramble, but a piece such as yours seems to be made for discussion.
Although you are definitely right in that McDonalds is 100% better for this purpose the main reason I went with KFC is also the pun and the idea that I could fluidly meld the two together, although I suppose I could have turned Ronald McDonald into an evil clown of some sort but hey, I'd never turn down new ideas so maybe I could do that in the future :3
But again on the first point the incredibly unhealthy nature of KFC was also aimed at furthering the idea of death present within the work. But hey thanks for the feedback, you made some great points and I'll consider that kind of stuff next time
If it does look familiar than that's odd... Because that's him in the photo!
Although it does seem lego-ish when you point it out but I think thats just the eyes primarily