I can quit whenever I want…

I’m probably going to the movie theater to watch Cocaine Bear soon because it seems like getting the full theater experience might be worth it with this one. And speaking of addictions (because people– and bears??– can get addicted to cocaine, right?), another movie I watched recently is what sparked this post. There was a teenager in the movie Us who was always, and I mean ALWAYS, on her phone. Even on a family vacation, the phone was glued to the teen’s hand.

I was just about to harshly judge gen Z for having this unhealthy tethering to their phones but the very simple, obvious thing is that I suffer from this same addiction and I’m in my 40s! There’s no age limit for the idea that someone can cherish their phone and everything it offers. The Social Dilemma is a very real thing. Just like a drug addiction, I see in my own life this thing I have a strong connection to. Or like a smoker who says, “I can quit whenever I want,” but in reality, they can’t quit at all.

I don’t know what the answer to this is except to relay a message I saw on Facebook (how ironic!) recently… Get outside and live life.

Wholeheartedly, I agree that being outside doing things is the remedy for this particular addiction. Lately in my world, it’s been roller skating. This dependency is I’m grateful there weren’t smartphones when I was growing up. Instead, we went outside and played. And now, even nearing my mid-40s I’m realizing the same thing is still the answer. I’m trying to make it a strong habit to turn my phone off, put it in airplane mode, or leave it in the camper and… go do.

See you tomorrow…

-Out of the Wilderness

Just one song from Jesus Revolution

I went to the theater and watched Jesus Revolution with my dad last week. If you haven’t seen it yet, holy moly you’re in for a treat. I totally just used the word “holy” at the wrong time, didn’t I? But the movie is about the Holy One so we’ll just move right along… This post won’t include any spoilers, but I will say this: One of the songs has stuck with me for days. Before we get to that, here’s the movie trailer…

This particular song I’m writing about, I hadn’t heard until I was in college in the late 90s even though the song was decades old by then. I heard it performed by the great 90s band, Jars of Clay. Something like “all the lonely people” or “single people”…. I couldn’t remember. As soon as it played in the film, though, a lot of feelings came rushing back because the lyrics alone are phenomenal.

So good, right? The original song is by America back in 1974. I have a theory (click here for more details) and I think it’s true in this case, too. The first version you hear of a song becomes your favorite even if it is a cover and not the original.

They also refer to Christians as Jesus freaks somewhere in the movie and that also reminded me of another great song from my time in college. Turn your speakers up for this one. It’s DC Talk “Jesus Freak.”

Have you seen Jesus Revolution yet? What stood out to you? If you haven’t seen it yet, what are you waiting for?

-Out of the Wilderness

Orbit Commercial – The Dancing Man and the Music

Elevators are making a big comeback in commercials lately. There’s the funny Progressive commercial featuring Dr. Rick. Then there’s the irrititating ad from Spectrum. Gum chewing company Orbit has an entertaining addition featuring a hit song from 2011. Check it out then scroll down for more info…

The Music. A song that swept over the country over 10 years ago, back this ad is Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me, Maybe.”

The Actor. Playing the dancing Orbit guy is Miquel Ripeu, an actor from Spain. You can check out his collection of acting jobs on his IMDb page and be sure to follow him on Twitter @ripeu. Here’s a mysterious post he had about the commercial shoot… “We’re super professional, but we have a secret…”

Do you like the Orbit commercial? Is the song stuck in your head now? Don’t blame me, it’s Orbit’s fault! See you tomorrow…

-Out of the Wilderness

Hershey’s hires spokesMAN for Women’s History Month

Sometimes I can hardly believe my eyes but in 2023 that happens pretty much daily. This time it’s Hershey’s. You know, the chocolate you use for s’mores. But now you can buy their chocolate for more than just campfire snacks. It’s also a show of solidarity for white men appropriating the female gender… and this, during Women’s History Month.

The ad aired in Canada so take it with a grain of salt if you live in the United States, I guess. I found out Hershey’s is standing by their campaign to hire the man (who goes by the name Fae Johnstone).

In a funny bit of backlash, conservative channel The Daily Wire is now selling chocolate of their own. You can find it at IHateHersheys.com and it comes with nuts and without (pun absolutely intended by Daily Wire).

This has gotten all a little silly, don’t you think? I’m holding on to the thread of hope that normal, sane people can see how ludicrous are the things and ideas the extreme liberal left believes or promotes.

I wonder how many feminists are outraged that Hershey’s hired a biological man to be the spokesman…spokeswoman… spokeswhatever… for their women’s campaign? You’d think every single one of them would be completely embarrassed on behalf of Hershey’s… but then the left would sort of be stuck in a conundrum. They can’t point out the idiocy of it without admitting trans-women are biological men. It must be tough to wake up every day and check their list of 1,201 things they have to get in line with to stay in favor with the group of people they long to be part of. Exhausting!

It’s even worse than this Gillette commercial from a few years ago showing a man shaving his face because he thinks he’s a woman. I wonder if he shaves his legs, too?

See you all tomorrow…

-Out of the Wilderness

Katy Perry and Her Trail of Tears

Only in a clown world would the victim of a school shooting be consoling a celebrity. That’s exactly what happened in a recent episode of American Idol. Dang it, and I was just sort of kind of starting to barely tolerate Katy Perry, a multi-hundred millionaire who broke down crying and yelling at America. Here in the video below where a student who went through a “mass shooting” is now singing on national TV, Katy flips the narrative to somehow be about her.

I’m scared, too.

katy perry

No one cares that you’re scared, Katy. Sorry to break it to you. I won’t tell you to just “shut up and sing” because, just like everyone, you are a human with thoughts and opinions and dreams and goals and fears. But this whole set up from American Idol will probably be the most cringe thing that happens all year. Honestly, did the guy even need to sing? He could’ve started his audition with the school story and they would’ve just handed him a golden ticket to Hollywood. I guess how much sob stories irritate me is a post for another day, though.

Katy. Stop crying. You aren’t changing anyone’s mind with your scripted outrage. But I did notice how quiet Luke Bryan was (about guns, specifically). That’s a man who knows his audience because I’ll tell you what, 99% of Luke’s fans have a gun strategically placed in each room of their house.

See y’all tomorrow…

-Out of the Wilderness