If Walls Could Talk

I am a child of the 1990's; I remember when KTU was new to the airwaves, when wearing t-shirts with cartoon characters in baggy clothes (from front and back) was cool, and when there was still some signs of order in this crazy world.

I know that sounds pessimistic, but after working with middle schoolers since 8:00 this morning, it happens. Am I alone? I'm sure someone else must remember when, if you were running at full speed down the hallway and a teacher opened their door and yelled stop running, you would. I'm sure someone must recall a time when you went to church on Sunday because if you didn't, someone would be disappointed. Anyone. And that mattered.

In House of Leaves, as the relationship between the Navidson's deteriorated, and in turn, an expansive void appeared, a culture defined by its loss of morality came to mind. I was there when it appeared, and now I'm suffering the consequences: their children. For Navidson, Zampano, and everyone else who tried to figure out the reason for the nothingness that occupied those dark, immeasurable hallways, we as a culture must also look for answers.

When will respect be "in" again?

When will it be "cool" to listen to a teacher when they ask you to do something?

When can I wear my t-shirt again? You know, the one with Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd in baggy jeans and gold chains?