Axis Conversations CT: Frankenstein's Monster, Gooning, and Marijuana Sickness
Oct 30, 2025
The latest Frankenstein movie prompts discussions on themes of creation and consequence. A deep dive into the peculiar subculture of 'gooning' reveals the troubling behaviors and language used within. The rise of high-potency marijuana is bringing serious health concerns, with some users ending up in the ER. In cultural news, there's a striking absence of rap songs on the Billboard Top 40 for the first time in decades, while BTS plans a highly-anticipated comeback. Plus, a viral TikTok moment highlights students' reactions to a simple writing task.
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Creation, Rejection, And Moral Questions
- Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein revisits creator-creation themes that mirror questions of rejection and responsibility.
- The film prompts conversations about how God values his creation in contrast to Victor Frankenstein's rejection.
Warn Parents About Mature Content
- Parents should note the film contains graphic violence and brief nudity before deciding on viewing.
- Use the movie as a conversation starter about moral and spiritual responses to creation and rejection.
How Porn Replaces Human Connection
- Gooning is a pornography-driven subculture where users replace human connection with prolonged porn consumption.
- Participants build 'goon caves' and pursue a meditative 'goon state' that often embraces self-degradation.
