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2081 Universal Absurdity


2081 Universal Absurdity by crydixxx

“A short film adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut’s Harrison Bergeron, 2081 depicts a dystopian future in which, thanks to the 212th Amendment to the Constitution and the unceasing vigilance of the United States Handicapper General, everyone is “finally equal….” The strong wear weights, the beautiful wear masks and the intelligent wear earpieces that fire off loud noises to keep them from taking unfair advantage of their brains. It is a poetic tale of triumph and tragedy about a broken family, a brutal government, and an act of defiance…”

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5 Responses to “2081 Universal Absurdity”

  1. jamesat17 says:
    April 27, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    How many of you went to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA during the 60’s/70’s and saw the Monsanto World Of Tomorrow exhibit? Now, how many of you thought your future was bright and hopeful?

  2. IA says:
    April 26, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    Neptunya, to whom did you relay it? Did they enjoy it too?

  3. Goldbug36 says:
    April 26, 2013 at 11:34 am

    Has anyone been following the West, TX fertilizer company missile strike .. is it only coincidence that West has been embroiled in a lawsuit with Monsanto for some six years? Do you suppose this is Monsanto’s way of guaranteeing a win? http://www.blacklistednews.com.....8/Y/M.html

  4. Tina says:
    April 26, 2013 at 7:38 am

    Just about there, aren’t we?

  5. neptunya says:
    April 26, 2013 at 3:53 am

    thank you very much, I relayed and enjoyed this short film.