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The Oscar-winning movie Gladiatorentertained
many people with its special effects and, at the same time, reminded its
viewers of the powerful Roman Empire and the barbaric way people entertained
themselves almost two thousand years ago. Yet, the truth is, people have
not changed much since then. Many today actively seek to have their senses
stimulated by things outrageous and bizarre. One of the main differences
today is that movie and TV screens are our "colosseum." As in the past, people
today don't seem to worry if the price of "having fun" is dangerous, painful,
unhealthy or even lethal. When it comes to the pursuit of entertainment,
it seems that little matters but the experience of pleasure and excitement
itself.
Fun can be defined as a pleasurable experience, enjoyable occupation or an activity that involves amusement or pleasure. But what do we view as fun? The answer will likely depend on our age, because what's pleasant and fun for a child is not necessarily entertaining and fun for a teenager or an adult. What people consider fun often changes with age and maturity.
There are infinite ways to feel excitement and pleasure, and to have fun. Some people would rather go to a movie than hang out with friends or go dancing. Others care more about doing what's "cool" according to their peers, no matter whether it is goodor badfor them. It all depends on what motivates us.
Today, many engage in excessive drinking, raves, clubbing and mosh-pits, drugs, sex, video entertainment and other activities to meet their lust for stimulation, distraction and their definition of fun. But, what are the possible effects of these fun activities? Should fun come with a price—a penalty?
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