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Would I be willing to die for TA because I love ____?
Alexandrine 2022-04-19 09:02:04
"Pirate Radio" is estimated to have watched almost everything. I think everyone should give themselves a fill-in-the-blank question after reading it: Will I be willing to die for TA because I love ____? My answer is: there is no such thing and no such person. If I had to be hypocritical, the answer might be parents and family members. I envy those who have beliefs and ideals and can die for these things at any time, and I am no longer such a person. Therefore, compared with things like having no money and getting old, having no beliefs and ideals is the most fearful thing. I said why I am uneasy every day. Nice music, funny lines, a good-looking British face, and a perfect ending. It looks like an entertainment film, but what's the difference between it and a sap that hits my heart? The cruelest thing is that most people cannot change the wandering state of being enslaved by reality for a while, except to touch the raised bump, to support themselves, credit cards, houses, cars and even a family, no longer standing upright. The age when he raised his middle finger and said, "Fuck you", then turned his head dashingly and walked away. Never lived in the era of pirate DJs, nor can we return to our own past. Even Nicholas Tse, who sang the hot-blooded quatrain "You're too young to touch anyone is like a wafer", is not as sharp as it used to be. The greatest contribution of "Pirate Radio" to me is to remind us once again that reality is always not what we want, but at least there is music. ROCK N ROLL is not for rock and roll, but for yourself. Many times, many things, you can't convince yourself, then let music convince you.
Extended Reading
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The Count: This was the deal: I asked all of you to demand of me to do a very foolish thing, and you sent in ideas in their millions. But one idea has defeated them all, so I'm proud to announce I will soon be the first person to say the "F" word on rock 'n' roll radio in the United Kingdom of Great Britain. But my aim is not to offend, it is to entertain. But also, perhaps, to educate a little. Cuz if you shoot a bullet, someone dies. When you drop a bomb, many die. You hit a woman, love dies. But... if you say the f-word, nothing actually happens. So here it comes. Especially for you, the "F" word.
[Sees Quentin]
The Count: First, though, this very fine piece of music.
[Puts on a record]
Quentin: You can't do this.
The Count: Why not? It's just a word!
Quentin: Charming thought, but here's the simple situation. The authorities already dislike us. If you do this they will hate us, and by hook or by crook, they'll find a way to close us down.
The Count: They can't close us down. We're pirates. That's why we're sitting out here in the middle of the freaking ocean.
Quentin: Believe me, they will find a way. Governments loathe people being free.
The Count: Okay, I'm thinking about it.
[to the listeners]
The Count: My dear comrades, I have some sad news. The powers that be have decreed that the "F" word is a word too far. But at least for now, even though our dreams of freedom have died a tragic death, the Hollies are still alive. Thank you.
[Back to Quentin]
The Count: I don't know why you did that. I was just gonna say "fuck" once. You know, one tiny little "fuck."
Quentin: There's no such thing as a tiny little "fuck."
The Count: Yeah there is. You should ask Angus' girlfriend.
Quentin: Be that as it may, there's no "fuck" so small it won't fuck us up. One day, in a world of dreams, you'll be able to say "wank" or "bollocks" or even "cock" on the radio. But "fuck," never.
Harold: [In the control room] Excuse me, my Lordship?
The Count: Yes, Harold?
Harold: You've left your mike up in the studio.
The Count: [Looks] So I have.
[His conversation with the count has been broadcasting the whole time]
The Count: [laughs] I do apologise to everyone out there for the four... Or was it five "F" words, Quentin? The Hollies will continue undisturbed. I'm so sorry about that, Quentin, but you know, I thought you sounded good. You have a lovely voice for radio.
Quentin: Fuck off.
The Count: That makes it six, Quentin.
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Gavin Cavanagh: Are you doing something dirty? Are you doing something your parents don't know about? Are you breaking the law? Are you breaking the rules?