Uninventing
In college, my friends and I watched movies every Wednesday night at the pub. Well, it was not a pub because they did not serve beer or food, but everybody still called it a pub. The place had a widescreen projection television that only looked good from a specific viewing angle and connected to a low-quality VCR. They called the event off more than once because the system did not work.
One night, they showed The Princess Bride. I had not been looking forward to watching that movie because of its lousy previews. However, I attended to be social with my friends.
The fantastic movie blew me away. Since then, I have seen it at least 20 times and still enjoy every scene. But that is also a problem because I will never experience the same joy of seeing it for the first time.
How great would it be to watch that movie with a fresh perspective? Unfortunately, barring a significant brain injury, it is not possible to un-watch a film. Our only option is to create a new movie; we hope it will be good.
What about an awful movie? I generally try not to focus on awful stuff and do not visit those memories, but some people might remember a movie fondly, which is my point. A book, movie, or play will always be remembered. Even shoddy work will leave an imprint that can never be undone.
There is hope. My daughter and I recently watched The Princess Bride. She loved it and quoted lines from the movie. I suppose that is as close to “uninventing” as the human mind can accept.
You’re the best -Bill
Setember 03, 2020 Updated April 14, 2025
One night, they showed The Princess Bride. I had not been looking forward to watching that movie because of its lousy previews. However, I attended to be social with my friends.
The fantastic movie blew me away. Since then, I have seen it at least 20 times and still enjoy every scene. But that is also a problem because I will never experience the same joy of seeing it for the first time.
How great would it be to watch that movie with a fresh perspective? Unfortunately, barring a significant brain injury, it is not possible to un-watch a film. Our only option is to create a new movie; we hope it will be good.
What about an awful movie? I generally try not to focus on awful stuff and do not visit those memories, but some people might remember a movie fondly, which is my point. A book, movie, or play will always be remembered. Even shoddy work will leave an imprint that can never be undone.
There is hope. My daughter and I recently watched The Princess Bride. She loved it and quoted lines from the movie. I suppose that is as close to “uninventing” as the human mind can accept.
You’re the best -Bill
Setember 03, 2020 Updated April 14, 2025
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