300 and 1

lots of thoughts on 300. great flick, incredible abs on everyone (hopefully 24 hour fitness will start a "spartan workout" program) and the coming comparisons to america vs. iraq. the difference, of course is, leonidas wasn't an insane fuck like george bush. he fought against a very real invasion.

i also pondered the spartans sense of identity. they defined themselves (no ab jokes here) by their ability to take pain and be tougher soldiers. it was like that in rugby - we defined ourselves by who could take it. i was never good at it, but i understood the philosphy.

so when i hear whiny high school girls text on their sidekicks about britney's lack of hair, i wonder - do we have 300 who could protect us ... and why would they want to defend our right to gossip.

i will endeavor to be more spartan in all things.