Couldn't Help Noticing

You can’t stop

Recently, I watched and enjoyed School of Rock, starring Jack Black. It's predictable in places, but it never takes itself too seriously, and sets out to have a lot of fun. However, it also made me reflect on the premium that Hollywood puts on truth.

See how many movies or television shows you can think of where something like the following happens:

1. Character with humourous one-liners and heart of gold is in a down-and-out situation, through no fault of their own.
2. Character finds way to succeed, although extreme deception of everybody involved is necessary. Identity theft may be involved. The decision is easy.
3. Character's heart of gold shines through. Everybody loves said character, even though that character is not who that character seems to be.
4. Deception is gradually revealed. Everybody is shocked, and then thinks, ‘They meant well’ and promptly forgets about being lied to repeatedly. Happily ever after.

Moral: Duplicity is a fantastic means to an end, as long as you have some humourous quips handy and are well intentioned. Oh, and whatever you do, don't go reading Romans 3.