I don't really know what is shocking. When you tell the story of a man who is beheaded, you have to show how they cut off his head. If you don't, it's like telling a dirty joke and leaving out the punch line.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
If something is shocking without being funny it's hard to justify.
What's now shocking is I can't say anything publicly without it having a life. Not because I have extraordinary views but because people are keen on conflict, so they'll make that the story.
We live in a world where sort of nothing is shocking anymore.
The reason I want to show shocking things is that they always pose an ethical question.
A shocking occurrence ceases to be shocking when it occurs daily.
People expect me to me a 'shock rocker,' but there's nothing you can do anymore to be shocking.
I'm more offended when someone's killed on television than when there's something that's sensuous or sexual. So what?
The scariest part to any story is the sliver of truth you hide in the horror. Sometimes its not about the axe wielding murder, but the fact that he's lurking somewhere in your basement. Sure, you keep telling yourself that you'll replace the burnt out light every week.
Many writers who have had to deal with the subject of atrocity can't face it head-on.
I love shocking people.