What is Inspiration Porn?

Not long ago, I posted in here about the new ABC series The Good Doctor. I had praised the series, but I’ve now changed my mind. To explain, I will talk about a term I have learned about called Inspiration Porn.

The idea behind inspiration porn is that you are presenting a disabled person doing something ordinary people do–walking, running, dancing, whatever. Many disabled people are often offended by this.

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Jason’s Jukebox: The Doors

doorsIn the late 1960’s, the “British Invasion” of rock was in full swing, thanks to bands like The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and The Who. But one band was poised to remind us that rock n roll was an American invention: The Doors. Named for The Doors of Perception by Aldous Huxley, their lead singer had a brief life. Nevertheless, they made a lasting impact on rock for years to come, influencing such bands as The Cure, New Order, Pearl Jam, and more. They released a total of 9 albums, 4 of which are considered among the greatest albums of all time. In this edition of Jason’s Jukebox, I will rank all 9 albums.

The members are:

  • Jim Morrison–lead vocals, harmonica, percussion
  • Ray Manzarek–organ
  • Robby Krieger–lead guitar
  • John Densmore–drums and percussion

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