Hunger Games Rant

Let's talk Hunger Games, yeah?

For those who somehow haven't heard of this series, here's a quick summary: a futuristic North America has split into thirteen districts and one ruling Capitol.  After a terrible rebellion from the districts, the Capitol creates a yearly event called the Hunger Games. This awful ordeal requires that a boy and a girl, between the ages of 12-18, are chosen from each district to compete in a televised battle-to-the-death that is mandatory viewing for all citizens. Katniss Everdeen, a sixteen year old girl from district 12, volunteers for the games in place of her sister.

One of the name points in this book is commenting on how people buy into horrific events: they will do anything for good entertainment. Viewers cheer for children to die and brutally murder one another, just so their favorite will win. They bet on people's lives, forgetting that they are humans, children. Capitol dwellers buy shirts, programs, etc. in promotion of the games.

Now let's look at the hype surrounding the release the first film. A wide range of merchandise surrounding the franchise is now available, from t-shirts to books about the film to tote bags, etc. And it makes me angry. This is exactly what the books is condemning. Can someone justify to me promoting a movie/book series by doing something the book/movie says not to do? Okay.

Rant over. Have a lovely evening everyone, I'm going to go watch Sherlock. Bye!

Currently Reading: Across the Universe by Beth Revis.
Currently Listening to: Fairytale of New York by Stars
Days till Paper is Due: 23 (Shit)