I was going to make a normal blog video for you today.
Sitting in my apartment, I had notes prepared, but on the way back from a quick coffee with Jameson, we came across something that really pissed me off. I made him pull out his camera to shoot a video there and there on the spot.
The video we had prepared will have to wait till next week.
You might think this is a random video, but I felt I had to say it.
Sometimes you just have to rant.
Lol thanks for the laugh today Matt!!! You made my day better!!
Totally agree with that graffity thing. And by the way in this video it was for the first time I heard Jameson´s laugh. And I have to say it sounded kind of sexy, don´t you think? :-)
P.S.: God bless you guys for what you do for us with your videos. Lots of love.:-D
I like it when you say if girls did it, it would look a lot better than that. LOL.
Haha… you know what, guys. I know who that GHOST is… it has to be Jameson!!!!! XD
As an artist(graphic designer) I would always judge people who would do graffiti. I didn’t even refer to them as artists. I became involved in some social justice activism and learned about the graffiti mindset. We must at least acknowledge that some people even in a country like the U.S., for infinite number of reasons do not have opportunities for a better life. They do not have a voice to speak out for them or to represent their rights. Many times, these people do not have a space to be heard and thus they go to the streets and take their own space and leave a mark. That is what graffiti is about. If you meet any graffiti artists, most of them have had a harsh life and are quite angry… Of course there are other ways to speak out and leave a mark but this is one of them. Unfortunately, vandalizing private or public property does not benefit the vandal, it is a way to speak out. If anything, graffiti serves as a reminder that there are people out there who need our help. This guy “Ghost” obviously not artistically talented.
It wasn’t me but I’ll have tea with you when you’re
next in London.
Bahahahaha. What a crack up. :D
Matthew, you are hillarious (and equally handsome ;) ).
I am ‘meh’ about this video blog. It had some funny moments but mainly seemed to ramble on. Could have been edited down to 2 mins
First laugh of the day! Thank you! This was incredibly silly but at the same time had a good point to it.
Ranting in my opinion has always been a good source for venting so by all means continue.
You have yourself a wonderful week – and if you happen to be in the States at the present time I hope you find the time to enjoy some fireworks shows. :)
Sandra, I love what you said.
I don’t mind at all that it’s not the typical blog. I can completly understand the way he feels about the disruption of bland graffiti on such a lovely day.
Thank you for the laughs Matt & Jameson. xoxo
I just realized I never finished my comment, sorry about that. Who would’a thunk as soon as I start typing the cars would start moving especially after sitting for half an hour. Anyhoo, I think it’s sad that anyone thinks they have to do this type of stuff and more then likely it’s to feel accepted. I have to say I had an idea the other day when I was hiking. I was over in some park in Pasadena and the hike was gorgeous until you get to a bridge and it’s covered in graffiti and my next thought was how funny would it be to set something up to scare the kids away and film it. I’m giggling just thinking about it
“You can make a video blog out of anything” just like you can do a rebellious act out of “anything”, in this case graffiti. Does that mean it IS rebellious? No. Does that mean ranting or complaining is productive? No.
Conclusion: don’t waste your energy on “anything” and do SOMETHING.
This video might seem like a rant about a graffiti dude, but to me the message in the conclusion I draw from watching it goes way beyond that.
This conclusion basically applies to EVERYTHING inncluding our love lives HA! ;)
annnd That’s pretty much what went through my brain seconds after watching this hahah
Whether it’s that or not, great post!
x
Randa
“He might have a job in climbing”!! So many of those about hahaha
Nice sunglasses!
I would pay to see the follow-up video wherein you have a cuppa tea with the “artist.” In fact, I volunteer to play the “artist” in that video (I do have a degree in acting). Hilarity will ensue.
(Apart from energy)
Ghost is definitely proclaiming his right of freedom of expression but might be very selective about his audience.
So what if Ghost was a “dog” – marking it’s territory… Using coded language.
You didn’t see any converse hanging around by any chance… ;)
Nevertheless, graffitis are raffish unless it says in glittery pink “Hello Kitty.”
my aprents always say We you draw in wall you show your education and the selfies that person is. by inrespect other in they way.
If a prick can do that on a street wall. May appear to him art than vandalism. The prick should have anything an artist would use and expand his mind in a creatively and artistic way where paintings it should be drawn. However, it be too late and foolish to use the same name as the one he used to sprayed on some wall’s street
Maybe next time consider the age of the individual you are criticizing and pick an equal adversary. It wouldn’t be fair for someone your age to step into the ring with a young person (prob 14yrs tops) and look like a winner even if ya knocked him down with one punch. Especially looking a the bars he fit between;)
I know you were just sharing your frustration at a lack of respect for property but next time maybe pick on the ‘big guys’ (& gals) who litter!
Sorry had to say something as I couldn’t turn a blind eye, to do that would be saying it was ok.
Just wasn’t the best side of you. (& we all are guilty of it at times myself included [but I don’t blog] ;))
The message is – there are a lot of people with misdirected anger/energy out there who need help with the basics of life before any relationship advice. Time for a new book on the lost patrol? I work with people on the edge, what we take for granted, they never knew. The wisdom of ages is missing and the ego seeks fulfillment in a modern way, however ultimately pointless…very ‘happy hippy’ but it happens. So it is time to help those who have no foundation for life??? There is maybe another path/opportunity for Matthew to take as well.