Are classics looked upon sowell just because we feel expected to like them?

I've never understood the world's obsession with "classics" of any perticular industry. Every time I read, watch or listen to something because it's deemed a classic, I find that more often than not, I don't like it.

Looking back at book I've read, I had to read some Shakespeare in high school and I though every play I read sucked (Hamlet, Macbeth and Romet and Juliet.) Then more recently, I read 1984, and that didn't do anything for me either. Animal Farm was OK, but still not worthy of its hype.

In movies, I've never seen any Star Wars movies, Jaws, Jurrassic Park, Scarface, or The Godfather (to name a few.)They just don't appeal to me. And people at work are stunned. I tried watching Pulp Fiction, but I fell asleep halfway through because I was bored.

So with this, I've spent years wondering, are things that are regarded as classics perceived well by so many people because they just want to conform to the popuar oppinion that they are good, or am I just really weird for not liking any of these supposed "masterpieces"?

You just have bad taste.

Say what you want about everything else, but not seeing Jurassic Park is a criminal offense. Good day sir.

Classics are looked well upon because they're classics for a reason.

Looking back at book I've read, I had to read some Shakespeare in high school and I though every play I read sucked (Hamlet, Macbeth and Romet and Juliet.) Then more recently, I read 1984, and that didn't do anything for me either. Animal Farm was OK, but still not worthy of its hype.

In movies, I've never seen any Star Wars movies, Jaws, Jurrassic Park, Scarface, or The Godfather (to name a few.)They just don't appeal to me. And people at work are stunned. I tried watching Pulp Fiction, but I fell asleep halfway through because I was bored.

So with this, I've spent years wondering, are things that are regarded as ****cs perceived well by so many people because they just want to conform to the popuar oppinion that they are good, or am I just really weird for not liking any of these supposed "masterpieces"?

BuryMe

No. They're looked upon so well because they're good. If you dislike them, you're the exception, not the rule: don't try to make it look otherwise just to 'fit in'.

I think it's just the generation who were introduced to them then pass them down to future generations. I mean, I was introduced to Star Wars: The Original Series through my friends who were introduced to by their parents. In fact, I think if I had a kid of my own, I would immediately introduce them to Batman: The Animated Series and other "classic" shows that I've loved since I was a kid.

Most things that are considered classics are pretty good. They are deemed classics for a reason.

lol this thread is dumb as f*ck.

Stick to video games, they're probably better suited for you.

Say what you want about everything else, but not seeing Jurassic Park is a criminal offense. Good day sir.

Melkari

I think movies are simply called classics when they are well liked by fans and critics or the movie did something very innovative.

or am I just really weird for not liking any of these supposed "masterpieces"?

BuryMe

If this is the poll option that means "classics are good, you are wrong," then this. If you're falling asleep at Pulp Fiction, you should do something about that attention span.

It's one thing to take issue with a movie/book if you have legitimate criticism, but not living up to the hype is not a real answer.

lol this thread is dumb as f*ck.

Stick to video games, they're probably better suited for you.

Aljosa23

I'm not saying every one has to love them, I'm just asking if any one thinks that even part of the reason they're perceived the way they are is because people like to bpwn to popular oppinion at least sometimes.

[QUOTE="BuryMe"]or am I just really weird for not liking any of these supposed "masterpieces"?

Sharpie125

If this is the poll option that means "classics are good, you are wrong," then this. If you're falling asleep at Pulp Fiction, you should do something about that attention span.

It's one thing to take issue with a movie/book if you have legitimate criticism, but not living up to the hype is not a real answer.

I guess I should clarify. I didn't literally fall asleep, I just got so bored with it that I turned it off and went on to something more entertaining.

I tried watching Pulp Fiction, but I fell asleep halfway through because I was bored.

BuryMe

You just have bad taste.

DharmaMember77

Most classics are remembered fondly because they're good. They wouldn't be classics in the first place if they weren't.

I'd also be happy to list classic video games I can't stand.

I'm not saying every one has to love them, I'm just asking if any one thinks that even part of the reason they're perceived the way they are is because people like to bpwn to popular oppinion at least sometimes.

BuryMe

You just have bad taste. I stopped reading the OP after you listed all those Shakespeare plays.

[QUOTE="DharmaMember77"]

You just have bad taste.

biggest_loser

And I wasn't a huge fan of it, but Animal farm wasn't too bad.

Sounds like you want to feel special.

[QUOTE="BuryMe"]

I'd also be happy to list classic video games I can't stand.

I'm not saying every one has to love them, I'm just asking if any one thinks that even part of the reason they're perceived the way they are is because people like to bpwn to popular oppinion at least sometimes.

Aljosa23

You just have bad taste. I stopped reading the OP after you listed all those Shakespeare plays.

But to say with certainty that I have bad taste must mean that there is some objective standard by which you can measure the quality of a piece of art. So I'd love to see this model you seem to use.

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[QUOTE="BuryMe"]or am I just really weird for not liking any of these supposed "masterpieces"?

BuryMe

If this is the poll option that means "classics are good, you are wrong," then this. If you're falling asleep at Pulp Fiction, you should do something about that attention span.

It's one thing to take issue with a movie/book if you have legitimate criticism, but not living up to the hype is not a real answer.

I guess I should clarify. I didn't literally fall asleep, I just got so bored with it that I turned it off and went on to something more entertaining.

Well then, like I said. Attention span. To say otherwise is complete denial. I would attempt to list other great dialogue-heavy movies you could never sit through, but you wouldn't have seen them anyway. Funny, that.

[QUOTE="biggest_loser"][QUOTE="DharmaMember77"]

You just have bad taste.

BuryMe

And I wasn't a huge fan of it, but Animal farm wasn't too bad.

Did you give any thought to the meaning behind these books other than "this didn't entertain me therefore it must be bad"

Also if you were bored with Pulp Fiction then there's no hope in you enjoying anything with substance.

[QUOTE="BuryMe"]

[QUOTE="Sharpie125"]

If this is the poll option that means "classics are good, you are wrong," then this. If you're falling asleep at Pulp Fiction, you should do something about that attention span.

It's one thing to take issue with a movie/book if you have legitimate criticism, but not living up to the hype is not a real answer.

Sharpie125

I guess I should clarify. I didn't literally fall asleep, I just got so bored with it that I turned it off and went on to something more entertaining.

Well then, like I said. Attention span. To say otherwise is complete denial. I would attempt to list other great dialogue-heavy movies you could never sit through, but you wouldn't have seen them anyway. Funny, that.

Not wanting to sit through a movie I found boring =/= short attention span.

So TC what forms of media do you enjoy then since you don't enjoy the classics

Actually, I didn't think most people have to same oppinion... I didn't even know what people would think. I just wanted to hear oppinions.

But to say with certainty that I have bad taste must mean that there is some objective standard by which you can measure the quality of a piece of art. So I'd love to see this model you seem to use.

BuryMe

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[QUOTE="biggest_loser"] This. You seem to dislike something based on its hype. Who cares whether Animal Farm is popular? Think about what its saying and how well it says it. A genuine satire. DharmaMember77

And I wasn't a huge fan of it, but Animal farm wasn't too bad.

Did you give any thought to the meaning behind these books other than "this didn't entertain me therefore it must be bad"

Also if you were bored with Pulp Fiction then there's no hope in you enjoying anything with substance.

Over rated, sure, IMO, sure, but not bad.

So TC what forms of media do you enjoy then since you don't enjoy the classics

DharmaMember77

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[QUOTE="BuryMe"]Hype doesn't determine weather or not I like something. How much I njoyed it determines how much I like something.

And I wasn't a huge fan of it, but Animal farm wasn't too bad.

BuryMe

Did you give any thought to the meaning behind these books other than "this didn't entertain me therefore it must be bad"

Also if you were bored with Pulp Fiction then there's no hope in you enjoying anything with substance.

Over rated, sure, IMO, sure, but not bad.

It's ok man, you just have bad taste.

[QUOTE="BuryMe"]

[QUOTE="DharmaMember77"]

Did you give any thought to the meaning behind these books other than "this didn't entertain me therefore it must be bad"

Also if you were bored with Pulp Fiction then there's no hope in you enjoying anything with substance.

Mafiree

Over rated, sure, IMO, sure, but not bad.

[QUOTE="DharmaMember77"]

So TC what forms of media do you enjoy then since you don't enjoy the classics

BuryMe

Then what titles do you enjoy....

[QUOTE="Mafiree"][QUOTE="BuryMe"]When did I ever say they were bad?

Over rated, sure, IMO, sure, but not bad.

BuryMe

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[QUOTE="DharmaMember77"]

So TC what forms of media do you enjoy then since you don't enjoy the classics

DharmaMember77

Then what titles do you enjoy....

Movies, I generally perfer comedies, and I generally like the James Bond movies. If it's about a subject I find interesting, I also like documentaries.

Just to name a few.

[QUOTE="BuryMe"]

[QUOTE="Mafiree"] You said you thought Shakespeare sucked in your OP......Mafiree

IMO, the plots were boring.

Being bored =/= short attention spand.

Not wanting to sit through a movie I found boring =/= short attention span.

BuryMe

What do you think being bored means?

You can't pay attention to a movie because it's boring. It's boring, because you can't pay attention long enough to follow what's going on in the movie. The plot is awesome in Pulp Fiction, and boring is something it definitely is not. I could understand you falling asleep watching a Terrence Malick film, though let's not entertain the idea that you could attempt one.

If something actiony needs to happen in every frame for it to be "entertaining", then yes, you do have a short attention span to be bored this easily.

It sure is pretentious in here.

"Boring" isn't a critique. OP proves he has no idea what he's talking about.

[QUOTE="BuryMe"]

Being bored =/= short attention spand.

Not wanting to sit through a movie I found boring =/= short attention span.

Sharpie125

What do you think being bored means?

You can't pay attention to a movie because it's boring. It's boring, because you can't pay attention long enough to follow what's going on in the movie. The plot is awesome in Pulp Fiction, and boring is something it definitely is not. I could understand you falling asleep watching a Terrence Malick film, though let's not entertain the idea that you could attempt one.

If something actiony needs to happen in every frame for it to be "entertaining", then yes, you do have a short attention span to be bored this easily.

"Boring" isn't a critique. OP proves he has no idea what he's talking about.

Aljosa23

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"Boring" isn't a critique. OP proves he has no idea what he's talking about.

BuryMe

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[QUOTE="Aljosa23"]

"Boring" isn't a critique. OP proves he has no idea what he's talking about.

Aljosa23

I'm still having a tough time wondering how anyone can find Pulp Fiction boring. You're really going to need to elaborate on this one.

While there are classics in each industry of which I do not like/I find overrated, I'm not going to assume that people only like it to fit in or whatever.