Apr 23·edited Apr 23Liked by Handwaving Freakoutery
It seems to me the key difference here between the Self-Immolator and the Spree Shooter is the self-hatred turned outwards mentioned in the Peterson quote. The Self-Immolator is a suicidal narcissist sans the murderous intent, unlike his counter-part the Spree Shooter.
If the body count matters for the Spree Shooter then by encouraging the use of fire in place of bullets, might we be instead fomenting deadly arson and its attendant property destruction?
I think this is a legitimate criticism, although probably not a universal one. I expect that increasing self immolation would convert some-but-not-all spree shooters to self immolators, which is a net positive even if it doesn't eliminate spree shootings.
This reminds me of the OJ Simpson joke from years ago. Joe rolls to a stop in what appears to be a traffic jam. After a few minutes, he gets out of his car and wanders up the road to see if he can find out what is holding everybody up. He comes upon a fellow sitting on the hood of his car and inquires as to the situation. Guy tells Joe that OJ Simpson is blocking the highway, demanding a million dollars or he will pour gasoline on himself and light himself on fire. Joe asks “how much have you collected so far?” The guy says, “thirty gallons of gas and a hubcap full of matches!”
You're a clever little shit! I think your scheme might have a net positive effect on the sociopath front but we'll need more research on the global warming impact.😁
“…and if you survive it you live the rest of your life looking like Deadpool had a baby with Freddie Kruger and He Jiankui used CRISPR to splice the fetus with a naked mole rat.” “buy the author a hard copy” 😂
Apr 23·edited Apr 23Liked by Handwaving Freakoutery
I don't know why his substack handle is M. Crosby, but Maxx Crosby is a very famous professional athlete, and I don't think this Max Azzarello is related to him.
> Max Azzarello filed a federal lawsuit against Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton. “Azzarello v. Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation et al,” it is titled. The lawsuit gives his full name as Maxwell Crosby Azzarello.
Not sure if you'll buy inta this but Mad Max Azzerello may have pulled off a hollyweird STUNT--his daddy-o created dark comic book characters that "die" in fires an' return from the dead..."jokers"--an' it's set up like a stunt... so... fwiw (from a bona fide crackpot / me:)
You got me thinking, but No. Just, No. Armed teachers in particular and Good Guys with Guns in general would be a better antidote than anyone burning alive. Sorry; close, but No Sale.
It seems to me the key difference here between the Self-Immolator and the Spree Shooter is the self-hatred turned outwards mentioned in the Peterson quote. The Self-Immolator is a suicidal narcissist sans the murderous intent, unlike his counter-part the Spree Shooter.
If the body count matters for the Spree Shooter then by encouraging the use of fire in place of bullets, might we be instead fomenting deadly arson and its attendant property destruction?
I think this is a legitimate criticism, although probably not a universal one. I expect that increasing self immolation would convert some-but-not-all spree shooters to self immolators, which is a net positive even if it doesn't eliminate spree shootings.
Yeah, the spree shooter wants to punish the world, they wouldn't go for self-immolation.
I hope Congress jumps on the self-immolation bandwagon.
My offer to the world: I will buy anyone who wants to self-immolate a gallon of gasoline.
This reminds me of the OJ Simpson joke from years ago. Joe rolls to a stop in what appears to be a traffic jam. After a few minutes, he gets out of his car and wanders up the road to see if he can find out what is holding everybody up. He comes upon a fellow sitting on the hood of his car and inquires as to the situation. Guy tells Joe that OJ Simpson is blocking the highway, demanding a million dollars or he will pour gasoline on himself and light himself on fire. Joe asks “how much have you collected so far?” The guy says, “thirty gallons of gas and a hubcap full of matches!”
This may be one of the most radically utilitarian posts I’ve ever read. Interesting.
I can finally start wearing my “Make self-immolation great again” hat.
If I put that on the HWFO Merch store, would you buy it?
Serious offer btw
Yes I would
let me know when the new merch drops
> "Elections are kayfabe. Harvard is an organized crime front. The Simpsons are a psyop. The media is evil and a source of moral decay."
I mean, he's not got *everything* wrong...
You're a clever little shit! I think your scheme might have a net positive effect on the sociopath front but we'll need more research on the global warming impact.😁
Definitely a net reduction in global warming when you take into account his (or anyone's) lifetime carbon footprint.
I'm definitely not writing that article.
Sort of reminds me of the George Carlin bit, “set yourself on fire! I want to see some smoke to match the fire in your belly.”
"The beacons are lit! Gondor calls for aid!"
"This is the third time this week!"
“…and if you survive it you live the rest of your life looking like Deadpool had a baby with Freddie Kruger and He Jiankui used CRISPR to splice the fetus with a naked mole rat.” “buy the author a hard copy” 😂
I don't know why his substack handle is M. Crosby, but Maxx Crosby is a very famous professional athlete, and I don't think this Max Azzarello is related to him.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxx_Crosby
Looks like that is his middle name.
> Max Azzarello filed a federal lawsuit against Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton. “Azzarello v. Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation et al,” it is titled. The lawsuit gives his full name as Maxwell Crosby Azzarello.
<https://heavy.com/news/max-azzarello-5-fast-facts-you-need-to-know/>
Ooo he's spicy.
*Was
Well done.
https://open.substack.com/pub/georgewebb/p/looking-deeper-into-max-fireball?r=u16ew&utm_medium=ios
Not sure if you'll buy inta this but Mad Max Azzerello may have pulled off a hollyweird STUNT--his daddy-o created dark comic book characters that "die" in fires an' return from the dead..."jokers"--an' it's set up like a stunt... so... fwiw (from a bona fide crackpot / me:)
https://thcsofdaisymoses.substack.com/p/puttin-on-sum-passover-alls
The post is a double one so SEARCH FOR the following to find my wacky angle on Azzerello:
"WE HAVE: Psyop-Land Courthouse STUNT 101 = Burnin' Man 2.0 = Flamin' Trump Roast served with Shock ‘n Awe sauce on the side…."
cheers! (or perhaps an'nuther kind'a toast--"MAX"i-mum toast...?)
Fascinating.
You got me thinking, but No. Just, No. Armed teachers in particular and Good Guys with Guns in general would be a better antidote than anyone burning alive. Sorry; close, but No Sale.
To be clear, I mostly just want to see rabid Gaza supporters set themselves on fire.