Chris McCandless was simply not that cool. Nothing against a guy if he wants to go out and be a hermit. Who cares? Who I would like to say is an idiot is anyone that idolizes this fool. He was able to ditch everything he owned because he was a rich, empowered, educated, white kid. He could leave everything he had and “not be a serf” because, “Hey, if this doesn’t work out I can always fall back on my family, money, education, the color of my skin, etc…”. Again, I don’t care if that’s what he thought. I’m cool with the idea of living in the wilderness, I’ve tried it, it’s good shit. However, idolizing the kid and saying he’s like Jesus is INSANE. He did what he wanted and was empowered to do. He didn’t help others get out of TRUE oppression (i.e. not just the oppression of “my mommy and daddy don’t love each other!”).

Also, the fact that you said there is more to life than money right after justifying people “putting a price tag on their inspiration” is hilarious. Did Jesus do that? Nope. I don’t even believe in Jesus more than as some dude that went around talking to people, and your comment is still just, well, I don’t even know how to describe it. It was pretty dumb.

Yeah, there is more to money. Sadly, Chris McCandless’ actions were defined by the money he had. He may have shunned it, but was only able to because he had it to begin with. Big fuckin deal.

Final note: What the fuck was with that first hippie scene?
-”Me and my woman are having problems…”
-”No big deal! I will swim with her in my underpants!”
-”SOLVED!!!!!”

What a waste.

Tagged as adult humor as there is minimal profanity.