Wednesday, July 15, 2009

ADW #3 = ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ




this one might offend some people as it is 'bout the creator/founder of a major religion. Totally wasn't being rude at all though, just a light-hearted introduction to Sikhism for lots of folks. I accurately depict Sikhs as athletes and super-models and taxi drivers. Translated the 3 pillars in terms to which everyone can relate and respect. Don't tell me that "love God" ain't a succinct and non-confusing way to explain Naam Japna. Kirat Karni = "do things to make your grandma proud" is slightly more controversial, but is nonetheless pretty phenomenal. And Vand Chakna as "be a good neighbor" is perfect

Lots of bonus points for me for using a picture of Sonny and Preeti Caberwal too. Coulda chosen someone easy like the prime minister of India or a thug like Udham Singh, but the intention of this was more of the Sikh next door aspect. Which is also why I chose not to perv it up

I don't think Ruth Bader Ginsburg has ever ruled on kirpans (the "swords" that #10 Guru Gobind Singh made everybody get), but for sure she'd think they were totally cool. The Canadian Supreme Court thinks kirpans are fine, but I wasn't 'bout to use a picture of the Canadian Supreme Court. You'd think a country like Canadia would have something like a Supreme Court that isn't completely pathetic and embarrassing, but never ever ever underestimate the embarrassing patheticness of Canadia. Why am I so insulting of the Canadian Supreme Court? This ain't a comedy skit or a Christmas joke, THIS IS WHAT THE SUPREME COURT OF CANADIA ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE!!!!!!. Just another reason that all their hockey teams deserve to be moved to places like Texas and Florida and Arizona

2 comments:

Ian said...

kinda regretting not adding an extra paragraph or two in this one. Was debating whether or not to include more 'bout his journeys and the early days of the religion. Dude was pretty cool, but I kinda neglected his biography and fast-forwarded to his legacy. I knew this video was considerably shorter than the others, and now it looks to be an aberration since all the others are 3-4 minutes long. Whatever, maybe I'll do an extended remix later

Ian said...

plus I gotta do a whole bhangra bit. Promise he gets to be the first ADW 2.0

not sufficiently technologically advanced to add soundtracks and video clips yet, but don't worry