The Road: Old vs. New

Despite the fact that we all travel the same road of life, that road differs from person to person, as each person seeks a slightly different destination and takes varying pit stops along the way. What's especially notable is the difference in the choices made by youth and seniors. Due to growing up under different circumstances, our values differ from our grandparents, as does our humor. This clip from "Da Ali G Show" may be funny to you, but it's probably not funny to your grandmother. This clip also illustrates the fact that our own road is one that's open to your own interpretation--this clip may be funny to you, for example, or it may be saddening to see an old man being made fun of. The road is also a repeating one: Just as counterculture films like "Easy Rider" existed to rebel against parents and an older generation, so do comedy shows such as "Da Ali G Show" and "Jackass" exist to rebel against parents. Whether you deem it humorous or not is put one stop--or bump--along your journey.