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MichaelR said...OB, you mentioned the crappy sesh we had on Saturday, where we were both appalled at the rude, arrogant and moronic comments coming back from a bloke who (at his age of I'd guess around 45) clearly should have known better than to behave the way he behaved.
We also commented that we were even more disappointed in the fact that his poor behavior was performed in front of his children, and other younger folk around us, including my nephew, who could not believe there were people like him in existence. Yet or protagonist bristled at the fact that he had "told us a thing or two" in front of his children, as if it was a perfectly normal and acceptable thing to do.
The tragic circumstances of the nurse involved in this childish prank are a sober reminder that we, as humans, who are supposed to be civilised, really are no more than animals for the most part.
That bloke in the surf on Saturday, was a classic example of someone who is on one hand complaining about the youth of today, yet he himself is teaching them disrespect and selfishness. Please don't think I'm generalising here, I'm not, but there are more and more parents who are so wrapped up in their own narcissistic little worlds that they simply don't give a toss about anyone else but themselves, and they're teaching that to their children who now think its perfectly fine to break the law, disrespect other people and their property. A sin hidden is half forgiven seems to be thier motto, and if they do get caught they spend all their time fighting to prove that they didn't do anything wrong.
We have police who flaunt the law, in full view of the people they are sworn to protect and serve. They set us a very poor example by hiding behind cameras, and being actually afraid in some cases to "have a chat" to the young lads and lasses that need to be reminded of what is acceptable and what is not.
I the case of this poor nurse, CMC is on the money when he says there must have been more to it than just the prank call, and even though prank calls have been standard fare since Candid Camera, never is there anything that doesn't go to air before having the victim give their permission. When the people at this radio station put ratings and potential advertising revenue before the rules and more importantly before the morally right thing to do, is where you see the results of poor parenting and poor social and cultural education.
It is also a very sad fact that it's a first world problem, where we are all so hungry for that almighty dollar, that for the sake of potentially earning a few more bucks, or gaining some extra notariety, we are prepared to inflict such utter grief and torment on another human being, that they will commit suicide.
You know what's even worse? It seems the antisocial behavior on the part of our younger generations has been happening for 8,000 years....
www.anxietyculture.com/antisocial.htmNow, that's HEAVY.
Oh, and look up narcissistic personality disorder and see how many of these so called media types fit the description.
Rant over
MR
You are so right re narcisstic personality;
Symptoms of this disorder include[1]:
Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)
Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
Believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions)
Requires excessive admiration
Has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations
Is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends
Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others
Is often envious of others or believes others are envious of him or her
Shows arrogant, haughty behavior or attitudes.
(DSM-IV-TR 301.81)
Think managers, executives, politicians etc. These people construct realitys which reinforce their extraordinary opinion of themselves, such as agrandising themselves on media. Interestingly, did anyone else think that the bloke on the 'A Current Affair' interview was false and superficial.
The other bloke fits antisocial personaltiy, which is close to narcisistic personality, but veers towards expressing self entitlement in violent and illegal manners;
A) There is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three or more of the following:
failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest;
deception, as indicated by repeatedly lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure;
impulsiveness or failure to plan ahead;
irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults;
reckless disregard for safety of self or others;
consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations;
lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another;
B) The individual is at least age 18 years.
C) There is evidence of conduct disorder with onset before age 15 years.
D) The occurrence of antisocial behavior is not exclusively during the course of schizophrenia or a manic episode.
(DSM-IV-TR)
Do these sound familiar?
I find their imposition of their selfish reality on my own special one devaluing. :)
obct
> 9 months ago, 8 Dec 2012
