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The real messege behind LazyTown!

Narz

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By now I'm sure many of you have been exposed to the evil that is LazyTown. If not, here is the video (thanks Ultima Dragoon) : http://youtube.com/watch?v=xxdSfbkotrc.

At first glance it seems fun and innocent but underneath there is a very sinister messege. Watch the video, read my analysis and decide for yourself.

Cookbook said:
I'ts a piece of cake
to bake a pretty cake if the way is hazy
you gotta do the cooking by the book you know you can't be lazy
never use a messy recipe the cake would end up crazy
if you do it by the book then you'll have a cake
we gotta have it made you know that I love cake
finally it's time to make a cake

Under the knife (forgive the pun) :

I'ts a piece of cake
to bake a pretty cake
Attempting to program into our children that looks (pretty) and nutritionally void (physically and spirtually) sense pleasures are what is worth pursuing in life.
if the way is hazy
Is the way hazy? Perhaps it is not. Perhaps life doesn't have to be so confusing and difficult.

you gotta do the cooking by the book
The messege here is pretty blatent - don't think for yourself. Don't be creative or innovation. Follow orders or things will inevitably go wrong.
you know you can't be lazy
"You know" is a phrase many parents are familiar with as a way to induce guilt. "You know" implies that the child should know what is socially accepted of them and implies mild to severe emotional chastisement or withdrawal if the child continues to go against "the rules". The "you can't be lazy" bit is a strong command that the government and powers that be have used since civilization began. The powerful have always feared creative minds with free time. "Working hard" has been the order of the day for the common man (or little girl), rats kept busy in a race (against each other of course, they should be trained not to strive higher) are less likely to revolt... or find a better way.

never use a messy recipe the cake would end up crazy
Do not aim for high adventure or take any risks with untried "recipes" in life. Follow familiar paths to familiar results. "Crazy" is another strong judgemental word, especially for a child. No kid wants to be weird or crazy. Be a good little conformist and don't make a mess!

if you do it by the book then you'll have a cake
If you do it by the book you'll have a meaningless life but at least you'll have a predictable sense pleasure you can use to numb it out.

we gotta have it made you know that I love cake
"Gotta" have it made, eh? What if... we didn't have to have it made? And what's this "we" stuff anyway? It's your cake, girly. Don't try to build some false rapport with me. It's not my cake. I never signed up to make it. Don't misuse the word "love" to try to pull my in. I ain't no Lifetime channel watching sap who cues his moods right along with a movie's music. I don't cake if you love cake!

finally it's time to make a cake
Poor kids, their highest aspiration to come home and make a cake. And we wonder why their's a childhood obesity problem in this country. Cake & diet pills, expensive toys (for kids & adults) & credit card repayment plans, alcohol & rehab, terror, terrorists & military intervention. Don't be fooled. This is just another cog in the wheel of the military industrial complex! Just say no to Stephanie!
 
You've had too much caffeine again didn't ya Narz? :D
 
No ..... Narz you didn't read to much into this ... you didn't read enouf into it :goodjob: STICK IT 2 THE MAN NARZ !@!121212unounodosdosoneonearobaarobasaroba
 
LazyTown is ace, that Blue guy can do press ups without breaking a sweat. Plus it keeps my Son quiet for 10 mins whilst I get ready for work :goodjob:
 
It's called teaching the rule before the exception.

When we tell kids not to play with knives or similar sharp objects, it's hardly a rebuttal to hear them talking about sword-swallowers earning thousands of dollars.

Same goes for this.
 
Thanks, Erik. That's what I've been trying to say.

@Narz - I don't think you understand the kids of LazyTown. There's a reason why it's called LazyTown. It's not just teaching the kids to conform, but teaching them to make better choices. And at a young age, you want the kids thinking the 'right way', so they can make the right choices later on.
 
According to the comments about the video at You-Tube, the real message of Lazytown has nothing to do with cooking:p
 
hmm, maybe I should change it to "The real messege behind the cake song" cause honestly, I'd never heard of LazyTown 'til Ultima linked me to that video on the other thread.
 
Narz said:
hmm, maybe I should change it to "The real messege behind the cake song" cause honestly, I'd never heard of LazyTown 'til Ultima linked me to that video on the other thread.

Go to the YTMND thread. Cleric posted a bunch of links that hint to the TRUE meaning of the show I believe.

And, Narz. When I read the OP I nearly snorted with laughter. I'm sure that this fad will fade away like Chuck Norris, there is not need to delve so deep into the song.
 
Tycoon101 said:
And, Narz. When I read the OP I nearly snorted with laughter. I'm sure that this fad will fade away like Chuck Norris, there is not need to delve so deep into the song.

Chuck Norris will never fade! Bwhahahaha! :evil: :satan:
 
That was Creepy!!!I could not stand to see the rest of that I stoped watching it due to the fact that it was scary
 
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