I’ve been thinking about those deadly contests in dystopian books and movies. You know, the ones where people actually die for entertainment. It just doesn’t add up.
These games are usually run by evil governments. But why would any normal person enjoy watching others die? It’s strange that the stories rarely explain how society got so messed up.
Even when they try to justify it by saying the contestants are criminals, it still feels off. People usually demand better treatment for prisoners rather than cruel punishments. Sometimes even innocent people get dragged into these games, which just doesn’t make sense.
I understand it’s all fiction, but it’s hard to believe that most folks would cheer for deadly contests. Wouldn’t there be more outrage? It feels like a major plot hole that’s rarely properly addressed.
Does anyone else think that this aspect of dystopian stories is really problematic?
I get what you’re saying about those deadly games. They’re kinda over the top. But I think that’s part of the appeal in fiction. It’s not meant to be realistic, just a way to ramp up the stakes and drama. Like how video games exaggerate stuff for entertainment.
Those deadly contest stories are definitely exaggerated. But I think they tap into some real human darkness. Look at how people get hooked on true crime or rubberneck at accidents. There’s a morbid curiosity there. The stories just dial it up to 11 for maximum drama and shock value. Not realistic, but that’s kinda the point in fiction.
Totally get where you’re coming from. Those death games are pretty out there. But I think that’s kinda the point in dystopian fiction. It’s like cranking up the difficulty in games to make things more intense. Not realistic, but makes for a wild ride.