Little Kid is too evil for Virtual Reality

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1. Syrmor once again manages to astound me with his narrative devices. This short film is a continuation of Syrmor's previous short film, as is indicated by the opening scene. The abrupt opening makes it appear as if the audience is simply walking into an ongoing conversation. As is a predictable by the natural logical progression of Syrmor's filmography, this continuation means that we will see the antithesis of what we previously know. Throughout this short film, we begin to see aspects that were not highlighted by the previous installment.

   In addition this, the opening serves as a device to set the scene for what happens throughout this short film. We are immediately directed to the same young boy from the previous short film, who is singing. It is often said that singing children is the epitome of what is pure and wholesome. The singing child is singing a popular song, so we can make a very logical connection to the idea of a society that is currently pure.

   Afterwards, we are taken into a scene that is dark, dank, and grimy. This plays onto imagery of a single candle against a vast landscape of darkness. The narrator and the child are attempting to hide from a reaper-like character. In other words, death is coming for the symbol of innocence. Essentially, Syrmor is trying to foreshadow an ending of innocence that he will allude to later on.

   We notice that after this incident, the child begins to discuss topics that are profoundly out of line with anything considered pure or wholesome. Specifically, the video game he discusses briefly is often considered impure.

   The final nail in the coffin is when the child learns about the death of someone he is fond of. This is a very cinematic moment — Syrmor diverts from his typical esoteric methods and employs a more conventional methods of portraying this anguish. After an agonizing scream of anguish, the child disappears. Finally, all innocence is lost.

   This is the end of the first act of this short film. We are then brought to a new young person, which we can consider a new representation of "innocence", or what is left of it. This character discusses topics that are considered very oriented towards adults.

   The second act proceeds in an eerily similar fashion to the first installment of this series. In fact, one could consider it a mirror image. There are many similar subjects discussed, but are portrayed in a manner of hate rather than love. I believe there is an underlying discussion on unionization, however I believe it is too esoteric for me to comprehend at the moment.

   Eventually, we arrive to the next battle in a war that has been fought since the beginning of time — Good and Evil. The Angel and the Devil fight to see who is the decisive victor. However, Syrmor takes this theme to a new level. Both Good and Evil reach a stalemate, and simply become friends.

   I believe Syrmor is using this to convey the ultimate futility of labeling things as "good" and "evil". Logically proceeding from this notion, one will find that evil is often done with the pretense of doing good; and that good is often done with the pretense of evil. I believe this theme is shared in a song by Tool.

   "The Grudge" from Tool's "Lateralus" album shares a similar theme to this short film in that both discuss the hypocrisy and paradox of assigning labels of "good" and evil" to things. The chorus portrays this theme excellently.

   "Wear the grudge like a crown of negativity / Calculate what we will or will not tolerate / Desperate to control all and everything / Unable to forgive the scarlet letter-men"

   By assigning moral labels to things, we try to "calculate what we will or will not tolerate" as well as show our desperation "to control all and everything". Syrmor's short film, as well as this song, excellently tell the audience that due to the spectrum of interpretations of everything, all actions and objects and ideas are simply amoral — that is, they do not align to any sense of morality.

   I believe this is a radical change from Syrmor's other short films. In the past, Syrmor has relied on general social commentary and current events. This short film, however, conducts a profound meta-analysis of almost all traditional schools of thought. I cannot wait to see if he continues this thread.

2. I LOVE HIM.

3. Gimme a Chi Tea Latte, not De-Caf, has to be STARBUCKS! STAT!

4. this was lowkey cute

5. 3:33
   Lol jordan….

6. You sing Havana boi cause that was good!

7. Y’all like his parents ?

8. EVERYONE BE QUIET IM WATCHING LAZYTOWN

9. XD the cat fight start at 9:13

10. This is adorable

11. i'm an actual child and i wish i could have people also understand that i can be cool too ;-;

12. 5:15

13. doesn't seem too evil… Wait a minute

14. 5:18 when you lose connection in an online match

15. why do jordans parents let him use VR and play doki doki

16. "MR KRABBS IS IN THE THERE, THE KRUSTY KRABB IS UNFAIR"

17. Imagine Jordan in his teens years looking back on this video

18. Omg he's so cute. I think ist so cute how kids try to fit in

19. Hope for humanity up 100 pts

20. N O G U N S F O R G A I L

21. Mr.krabs is in there
    The Krusty krab is unfair
    Standing at his concession
    Plotting his oppression

22. This game is the tik tok of gaming

23. this is so cute

24. The kids are alright

25. Saymori I wish I had an outdoor like you

26. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO XD WE WANT MORE JORDAN!

27. Dope.

28. he kinda sounds like chowder

29. I love this kid spongebob

30. i wanna hug em

31. Ready player two: Jordan joins the server