From time to time, part of my job requires me to test videos to determine if there is a defect within a device, episode or scene. Over the course of a year, I come across a wide variety of genres from action, comedy, drama and horror. While I should have observed this sooner, extremes are taking over, especially on reality television. This makes me wonder, whatever happened to being normal?
My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors! – Psalm 31:15
If you believe Hollywood, bad boys are attracting all the pretty girls, you can have your own movie and series if you’re a jackass and the more outlandish you are, sooner or later the cameras will find you. Maybe I’m just too old fashioned, but some where along the way entertainment in America has gone off the deep end, forgetting the normal majority who make up most of this country. While it may be boring, not news worthy and uninteresting, the average man, woman and child fly under the radar, giving their all daily.
Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil, Ephesians 5:16.
One of the most underrated messages comes from the 1999 movie October Sky, based on the life of Homer Hickam. While his dad is portrayed as a jerk at times in the film, deep down Homer’s real hero is his father. Although the term normal refers to someone who is average, regular and traditional, these individuals are the backbone of America. Sure, it would be great to strike it rich, win the lottery or become an instant celebrity. Yet, normal human beings are dependable, someone you can trust in time of need. Therefore, don’t get carried away by what you see on television. Rather, be grateful for those who are normal.
by Jay Mankus
