Harold and Kumar go to White Castle

We just spent an hour and a half watching a movie that I at first suspected that I would absolutely hate. Turns out I laughed hysterically. Go figure. Of course, I had to sit through 3 tittie scenes, which contained four pairs of breasts altogether. Honestly, I really couldn't care less about how many breasts I see in a movie. I understand that in order to appeal to the young, male teenager crowd, directors would be stupid to not include those types of scenes. I can deal. I've seen boobs before, and I'll see them again. (It's kinda hard to avoid 'em when you're female.)

So, how did I find this movie worthwhile, you may ask? First of all, the movie was Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle. You know, the movie where the two young guys decide to go out for some White Castle burgers and they spend all night getting there? It's one of those stoner, boobie, Dude Where's My Car flicks. However, somehow the humor in this movie really amused me. I laughed my butt off.

I can appreciate a movie that dispells American stereotypes. I think that more than it being a movie about burgers and marijuana, it's a movie about moving ourselves past the prejudices we, as a society, have formulated. No, seriously. I was impressed. I, myself, was guilty of automatically making assumptions about Asian and Indian men, for example. Not because I wanted to. Because pop culture is terrible for it. This movie portrays a young, Asian man (Harold) who is a bit of a perfectionist. His roommate and friend (Kumar) is messy and less reserved. However, by the end of the movie, I had been presented with two extremely cool, hip, young men.

I realize that this makes me sound like some kind of Aryan nation advocate. This is definitely not the case. (This reminds me of a Seinfeld episode involving O'Brien and Murphy.) I am far from it. I am simply a product of American culture. You know the type. The Most Extreme Elimination and Comedy Central watchers. Not that these shows and channels are bad. It is all quite funny. However, I find that they tend to simply further our stereotypes. I want to make sure that no one reads me the wrong way.

I was excited, to say the least, that we have finally been given a movie that young people will watch, enjoy, and (whether subconsciously or not) break down their mental barriers with. Besides, it really is hilarious. I think this will be a movie to watch during a beer night. Kinda like the Big Lebowski. Heh. We once played a drinking game in which we took a swig every time someone said the word "Dude". You have no idea how much beer that packs away. "Dude, the Dude is not in, Dude." Crazy.

So yeah. If you want a movie that cracks you up, watch Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle. You will love. I think everyone was bored tonight. Bathroom Reading watched Wimbledon, and Chelse watched Wicker Park. It was a snowstorm, movie-watching night. And a good one, at that.