Editors note: Instead of spending your day of rest reading the Sunday New York Times, spend a leisurely Sunday wading through this rather lengthy yet informative Court Painter post..lots o’ words & pictures…what could be better?
Did Barbie Speed Up the Collapse of Trump’s Macho-Based Hate Movement?
— The reason “shock therapy” (electro-convulsive therapy or ECT) fell out of favor in America wasn’t just because of the development of anti-depressive medications during that era: it was also because of the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
— Deer hunting collapsed as a sport in large part because of the Disney movieBambi, and sociologists credit the film and it’s “Bambi Effect” with a rise in vegetarianism among boomers who were children when it came out (I sure still remember it, and my parents took me to see it during the film’s revival 66 years ago!).
— Teaching evolution and contrasting it with creationism in American classrooms became acceptable as the result of the movie Inherit The Wind about the Scopes Monkey Trial.
— The nationwide revival of the then-moribund Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s (leading to the Klan taking full political control of the State of Oregon that decade) was entirely attributable to D.W. Griffith’s movie Birth of a Nation.
— The movie Jaws caused a drop (that lasted for years) in people willing to swim in the ocean, as well as an increase in shark hunting that has caused some species to become endangered.
— The film Gone With The Wind, whitewashing the crimes of the Confederacy and the brutality of slavery, led to a revival in “Confederate Culture” that echoes across the South to this day.
Given this history, and the brilliant screenplay, acting, and production values of the movie Barbie, it would be naïve not to think it’s had an impact on American consciousness. The question is, how big is that impact?
And this just in….
Aug 19, 2023 #CNN#NewsCNN’s Michael Smerconish talks with film critic Ty Burr about the 1978 comedy smash “Animal House.
Not to be outdone by our influential neighbours to the south, in a grande apologetic Canuck gesture , Court Painter has nominated the following two movies as change agents in the course of cultural and social currents still felt in the Great Dominion… as far as we can tell!
“It is sort of the Jackson Pollock School of Prosecution.She threw it all against the canvas.”
Jonathan Hurley, US Constitutional law expert.
Court Painter’s team of researchers has determined Mr. Hurley was dead wrong about Jackson Pollock’s painting technique .He was not a thrower of paint against the canvas! (see research articlewhere no evidence was forthcoming that determined Pollock ever threw it all (his paint) against the canvas…drip, pour, weave, fluid mechanics yes…the movements of painterly poetics…but not with the crude throwing or Hurley hurling that only a lawyer would conjure up.)
Therefore Hurley’s criticism of Fulton County District Attorney Fanni Willis’ 98 page indictment against Trump and criminal associates is declared null and void by the court of Court Painter for a weak and poorly researched analogy ! May Trump’s ample ass find itself in the Big House asap!
The Court Painter Studio Institute & Foundation is known for keeping a watchful eye on all forms of analogical & metaphorical use and abuse of famous artists and their techniques.
Jackson Pollock is seen NOT throwing it all at the canvas!
Scientists reveal the physics of Jackson Pollock’s painting technique
BROWN Science & Technology article October 30, 2019
A study finds that Pollock’s “drip” technique was geared to avoid a classic fluid mechanical instability, whether he was aware of it or not.
Jackson Pollock’s Number 1A (1948) was created using his “drip technique.” New research shows the technique was geared to avoid a classic fluid mechanical instability. Credit: “MOMA Pollock” by C.K.H. is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — The celebrated painter Jackson Pollock created his most iconic works not with a brush, but by pouring paint onto the canvas from above, weaving sinuous filaments of color into abstract masterpieces. A team of researchers analyzing the physics of Pollock’s technique has shown that the artist had a keen understanding of a classic phenomenon in fluid dynamics — whether he was aware of it or not.
In a paper published in the journal PLOS ONE, the researchers show that Pollock’s technique seems to intentionally avoid what’s known as coiling instability — the tendency of a viscous fluid to form curls and coils when poured on a surface.
“Like most painters, Jackson Pollock went through a long process of experimentation in order to perfect his technique,” said Roberto Zenit, a professor in Brown University’s School of Engineering and senior author on the paper. “What we were trying to do with this research is figure out what conclusions Pollock reached in order to execute his paintings the way he wanted. Our main finding in this paper was that Pollock’s movements and the properties of his paints were such that he avoided this coiling instability.”
Pollock’s technique typically involved pouring paint straight from a can or along a stick onto a canvas lying horizontally on the floor. It’s often referred to as the “drip technique,” but that’s a bit of a misnomer in the parlance of fluid mechanics, Zenit says. In fluid mechanics, “dripping” would be dispensing the fluid in a way that makes discrete droplets on the canvas. Pollock largely avoided droplets, in favor of unbroken filaments of paint stretching across the canvas.
In order to understand exactly how the technique worked, Zenit and colleagues from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico analyzed extensive video of Pollock at work, taking careful measure of how fast he moved and how far from the canvas he poured his paints. Having gathered data on how Pollock worked, the researchers used an experimental setup to recreate his technique. Using the setup, the researchers could deposit paint using a syringe mounted at varying heights onto a canvas moving at varying speeds. The experiments helped to zero in on the most important aspects of what Pollock was doing.
“We can vary one thing at a time so we can decipher the key elements of the technique,” Zenit said. “For example, we could vary the height from which the paint is poured and keep the speed constant to see how that changes things.”
The researchers found that the combination of Pollock’s hand speed, the distance he maintained from the canvas and the viscosity of his paint seem to be aimed at avoiding coiling instability. Anyone who’s ever poured a viscous fluid — perhaps some honey on toast — has likely seen some coiling instability. When a small amount of a viscous fluid is poured, it tends to stack up like a coil of rope before oozing across the surface.
In the context of Pollock’s technique, the instability can result in paint filaments making pigtail-like curls when poured from the can. Some prior research had concluded that the curved lines in Pollock’s paintings were a result of this instability, but this latest research shows the opposite.
“What we found is that he moved his hand at a sufficiently high speed and a sufficiently short height such that this coiling would not occur,” Zenit said.
Zenit says the findings could be useful in authenticating Pollock’s works. Too many tight curls might suggest that a drip-style painting is not a Pollock. The work could also inform other settings in which viscous fluids are stretched into filaments, such as the manufacture of fiber optics. But Zenit says his main interest in the work is that it’s simply a fascinating way to explore interesting questions in fluid mechanics.
“I consider myself to be a fluid mechanics messenger,” he said. “This is my excuse to talk science. It’s fascinating to see that painters are really fluid mechanicians, even though they may not know it.”
Zenit’s co-authors on the paper were Bernardo Palacios, Alfonso Rosario, Monica M. Wilhelmus and Sandra Zetina. The research was supported by DGAPA-PAPIIT-UNAM (IN108016) and ACT-FONCA (04S.04.IN.ACT.038.18).
Please note: This supposedly prescient post first appeared on August 11, 2023. Since then, it has become clear that the senior subject in the post -Donny – will never face the stress of ending up in The Big House,(after all ,we are talking about the USA folks!) However,Court Painter felt the images were compelling enough to overlook the mistaken prediction that a man of such reprehensible character and influence would ever see the inside of a crowbar hotel. Hence, the decision to repost on August 22, 2025.(and because it is 2025, Chatterley Grandiose Preposterous Tartuffe (ChatGPT),helped with copy editing.)
Introduction: As individuals progress through the aging process, they encounter a wide range of physical and emotional changes that can exacerbate stress levels. For this reason, a variety of soothers—also referred to as pacifiers—are often recommended to mitigate the extraordinary stressors associated in this instance with Donny and his ongoing criminal life!
It is important to recognize that seniors—such as the individual we shall refer to as Donny—often report experiencing stress from factors they perceive as beyond their control. This explainer outlines several common sources of stress among seniors like Donny, and why it is deemed essential to provide continuous media attention and unlimited legal financing during this stage of his life course and most importantly the choice and use of appropriate soothers/pacifiers.
Role Transitions and Independence: Seniors frequently face challenges in adjusting to shifts in social roles, such as retiring from a lifelong career or confronting the possibility of incarceration. In Donny’s case, the anticipated loss of independence within an isolation cell may necessitate reliance on others for daily functioning. This shift can generate stress as he adapts to new routines, develops relationships with gang-affiliated peers, and engages in transactional negotiations with correctional staff.
Technological and Societal Change: The rapid pace of digital advancement can exacerbate feelings of alienation. A pertinent example is the legal confiscation of a senior’s Twitter account, which may contribute to perceived social exclusion and a heightened sense of disconnection from the broader environment.
Psychosocial Support Needs: Seniors like Donny often emphasize that their stressors lie outside their personal agency. Interventions such as empathetic fan correspondence, cult-member reinforcement, and structured opportunities for yard-based social interaction may serve as protective factors. By addressing these stressors, caregivers and stakeholders can cultivate a more supportive environment for seniors, even within correctional institutions.
In conclusion, a diverse array of senior soothers—with nuanced differences in design—are recommended for mitigating the inevitable stressors encountered along the aging pathway, including the eventual possibility of relocation to The Big House.
Soothers are available in different sizes depending on stress levels. Always check with your doctor for guidance.
Court Painter’s Press Attache AHM goes on a rant. Court Painter has locked the door to his studio and is staying clear of the rant for business reasons.
“Going for broke, Pierre Poilievre loves to go on record, repeating himself like a broken record with the recurring theme of brokenness infecting the Great Dominion. Despite his claim of being completely non-partisan and objective in the interests of all Canadians , as the leader of the federal Conservative opposition, he has found a convenient whipping boy in the form of Justin Trudeau, who also happens to be the Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal party.
While there are legitimate criticisms aplenty about policies and governance that could be directed at the present federal government, DJ PP the Broken Record Man’s lack of imagination, in terms of presenting thoughtful and substantial alternatives for improvement, is evident. He seems to have only one go-to message – he pulls out another broken record from his collection for yet another sophomoric spin!”
DJ PP the Broken Record Man
DJ PP spinner of the non stop broken record
Yeah, the Great Dominion has 7 conservative leaning provincial governments..so if you want more Mean music with a federal rhythm, go for DJ PP’s broken record collection spin and find out what a broken Great Dominion really sounds and looks like !
Court Painter and DJ PP the Broken Record Man
DJ PP at the broken record turntable spinning out the same ole hit!
Court Painter plays the role of master painter and teacher to a beautiful student
Stunningly for Court Painter the producers called him out; “enough already with the frisky randy attitude on set” and he was properly sent home after one episode – leaving a diplomatic incident in his wake!
The latest indictment of former president Donald Trump moves Orange to the front of the line over the very strong showing and recent dominance by Pink.
Court Painter is often inspired by blockbuster movies and he just wants to join in on the apocalyptic pinkness of it all. He’s not sure what that means but one must carry on regardless !
Because of the recent media Twitter buzz created by the planets chief Twit , Court Painter has allowed this one time only release of Twit related images for your viewing pleasure.
Elon Musk has revealed a new logo for Twitter, choosing a “minimalist art deco” X as part of a rebrand of the platform.
Court Painter seen rushing with a still wet X painting while kicking a little bird to the side…sad so sad.
The “X” has long been an obsession of Musk’s, and is his name for an “everything app” that he has pledged to launch at some point – with Twitter the likely vehicle. Shortly before buying Twitter in October, Musk described the social media platform as “an accelerant to creating X, the everything app”.
After taking over Twitter in October last year, Musk folded the company into an entity called X Corp, whose parent is X Holdings Corp. This month, the Tesla CEO announced that he was forming a new artificial intelligence company called xAI.
Don’t miss thisArticle still relevant from December 9,2020
It’s entirely possible that this carnival barker of a CEO will continue finding crafty ways to extract tax breaks and favorable contracts from government entities for the rest of his career. But we should be alive to the ways in which Musk’s reputation is built on a faulty foundation of borrowed money and worker exploitation. To Musk, the government is only useful in helping to enrich him, and he otherwise expects it to stay the hell out of his way. The problem is that he is now powerful and rich enough to get his wish. For all his supposed brilliance in developing electric vehicles and rockets, this may be his greatest talent: grifting the government. In doing so, he’s creating a roadmap for reform, if politicians care to notice. Jacob Silverman @SilvermanJacob
