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Burritos, Bieber and Bad Words

By JONAS MILLER
Features Editor

As we start the post-advisement day portion of the semester, the home stretch, as some might say; it may feel like there’s a lot left to do. But, before you know it, you’re crossing your last T and dotting your last I. Then it’s time to go home.
However, we’re not there yet! Sit down, strap in, and let’s work through these last couple of weeks together.
As I chug along, several things have caught my attention. What do Chipotle, Justin Bieber, and Call of Duty have in common? Nothing, except for the fact that, within the last week, I’ve eaten, listened to, and played each one.
Chipotle has recently been in the spotlight for negative reasons. It hurts my soul to hear someone bad mouth my favorite eatery, which is why I’m here to defend them.
About two weeks ago, the fast-food chain came under scrutiny when it leaked out that people who had recently eaten in a few of their Washington and Oregon locations had become sick from bacteria, Ecoli. As more cases started to flow into the news, Chipotle decided to act. They closed more than 40 locations between the two states, in an attempt to completely halt the spread of the potentially fatal sickness.
Did this stop me from chowing down on my favorite fast-food meal thrice times since this news first broke? I’ll give you a hint. The answer is no.
My reasoning changes depending on who asks me. But, I think my most used answer is that there would be worse ways to go than death by burrito bowl. I could go out in a blaze of glory; leaving this earth with my six best friends: rice, beans, steak, cheese, lettuce, and guacamole (yes I know it’s extra).

Justin Bieber has also been in the news lately, but not because he’s making people sick. Bieber’s sick beats can be heard on almost any radio station, since he’s released several new songs over the course of the last couple of months.
At first listen, I wasn’t really a fan. However, after about a dozen plays I found myself getting excited for the beat drops, and singing along to the catchy choruses.
Despite his recent success, I keep hearing people hate on J-Biebs. I’m here to say that you’re wrong, haters. Justin is killing it. Even though he’s had a rocky past; I believe he’s got an even brighter future.

How about the new Call of Duty? Pretty fun right? If you ask me, or my girlfriend, or half of my residents, they’d respond with an emphatic yes.
I’ve always enjoyed the little run-and-gun, shoot em’ up, first person video game, ever since I was a wee lad, or, at least since I was old enough that my mom let me buy them. For me that age was 14 or 15. The only game I really played at first was Halo 3. It was violent but it wasn’t graphic. There wasn’t a ton of bad language, so my mom gave me the okay.
Today, I’m not sure she’d make the same decisions. Teenagers now aren’t waiting in line to buy a futuristic, alien filled, red and blue shooter. They’re buying Call of Duty Black Ops III. It’s bloody, it’s gory, and it’s awesome. As a 20-year-old self-declared almost adult, I’m loving it. I do find myself wondering how many 13, 14, and 15 year old kids out there are playing it, and in turn are being exposed to everything that I am.
For example, at the end of every online multiplayer game, a soldier’s voice speaks from the television and says “Step the f**k up,” aimed primarily at the losing team.
I picture little 8th grade me hearing that and cringing every time, afraid that my mom was going to hear it. Although the word didn’t bother me, it wasn’t something that was said in my house, and it still isn’t.
It worries me that this has become commonplace in the world today. I was raised to not use foul language, and although I might frequently utter them now, I would still find it inappropriate for younger teenagers to swear up a storm.
As you can see, I’ve had a lot on my mind lately, but I don’t want any of this to worry you. The next burrito you eat will not kill you, it will only make you stronger. Justin Bieber may still be a snot-nosed punk, but the kid makes dope beats, so bow down. Next time you’re on the losing end of some sort of competition, refrain from telling your teammates to step the f**k up.

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