New David Wong article: Brainwashing Techniques
by David Wong
6 Brainwashing Techniques They’re Using On You Right Now.
It’s not as paranoid as it sounds. Or maybe moreso.
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September 23rd, 2008 at 11:14 am
Maybe I’m an anorak, but I still feel a slight stylistic difference between a Wong article and a Cracked article. Even when they both use the list format, articles like Monkeysphere, 21st Century Miserability and this new one are not the same as every other Cracked article. Although obviously they share a thematic core (sociology) I think the important difference is in the cohesiveness of the articles; some Cracked articles feel like discrete modules stitched together, whereas Wong’s come across more like an essay which has been broken down. The points don’t just flow nicely, but build well and form a sort of argument.
That said, some Wong articles are more Crackedy in style (Truth behind viral videos) so maybe I’m wrong. Either way, don’t mistake this as another stale attack on the list format, or as an attack on other Cracked writers.
September 24th, 2008 at 12:39 am
First, I would like to say that I completely agree with Tim. I would say;
7 Reasons the 21st Century is Making You Miserable
What is the Monkeysphere?
10 Things Christians and Atheists Can (And Must) Agree On
And now, 6 Brainwashing Techniques They’re Using On You Right Now
Are all are very different from the standard Cracked style. These articles all attempt to handle complex topics (like society, religion, politics, and monkeys) in the most logical way possible. Instead of just impressing people with the writer’s knowledge of pop culture.
I would like to also say that there seems to be some overlapping of ideas and wording with these articles. This is not an issue at all! The way the logic from one article is applied to differing subjects, is fantastic. But it seems like you are building up to something big. Some sort of master article, on modern society and rules on how it should be conducted.
I would like to express that if there is such a thing in the works. I can’t wait to read it!
September 24th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Wong does a better job blending the though provoking and the humourous together
September 25th, 2008 at 2:04 am
Hey man, that was a solid classic. Timely, but still brings me back to the good old days of PWOT.
You still got the knack.