James Brown high on PCP on CNN 1988:
What in the actual fck did I just watch lol.
Its so weird to see something like this on national tv as this guy would be super cancelled today lol.
James Brown high on PCP on CNN 1988:
You'll get wasted, and since it's an anesthetic, feeling no pain, literally. So if you do fight the cops, 10 or not, you'll keep fighting since it doesn't hurt... until later.My friend in Australia gets loads of pcp so it's still around for sure. I think the reason for its bad rep is because of mostly fake stories from the 80's and 90's of people on pcp fighting off like 10 cops and shit. Most of those stories where due to psychosis or where entirely made up.
From what ive heard about pcp your not realy going to take on one person and win never mind 10 fucking people. No drug is gonna turn you into bruce lee anyway thats just horse shit
Fake news. The media loves sensationalizing drug stories, and the "superhuman" trope has become a cliche used over and over on different drugs depending on the time and context. Cocaine, Meth, Crack, K2, MDPV, α-PVP and even Cannabis have all been accused of the same shit: made the user impervious to pain, capable of "superhuman" strength and feats whilst taking on a dozen or more police and not even stopping after being shot, etc. Don't believe that misleading horseshit that masquerades as journalism. Sure there are real instances of people losing their minds while under the influence of mind-altering drugs. Never did anyone suddenly have "superhuman strength". Adrenaline is a powerful thing, but it's very human still.Warning: You might end up naked and fighting a dozen cops.
This is reductionist at best. "You'll keep fighting since it doesn't hurt" ← then the same would hold true of all anesthesia; let's not be ridiculous.You'll get wasted, and since it's an anesthetic, feeling no pain, literally. So if you do fight the cops, 10 or not, you'll keep fighting since it doesn't hurt... until later.
Yes, it is still classified as a schedule II drug, in fact, though they no longer manufacture it. And yes, it is an anesthesia. If you take too much, you'll pass out, because Sernyl will fully anesthetize any mammal.They used it as an anesthetic, like they could operate on you,
Yes it does, the issue is when the drug is wearing off and still leaving your system but consciousness comes back. For a small percent of people, they become very agitated. And for a smaller percent of those folks, they respond violently at times, unpredictably, and because the drug is not also a sedative, like ketamine, but only an anesthetic dissociative, the user's limbs remain quite mobile. This could sometimes go poorly, but again, to emphasize, this happens to some people, but they are in a small percentage minority to the point of it being quite uncommon to have this kind of response.until they found it didn't keep people down well enough.
Kind of, but not really. It's important that people realize that most people will never respond to PCP this way. It's only a small subset who have that response and an even smaller subset who actually cause any harm or commit other crimes while under the influence. But that's the myth, the stereotype, the FUD that gets spread regarding PCP. It's really lame that people are so easily mislead by sensationalist journalism.So, that kind of explains that.
Oversimplify everything and you'll miss out on some of life's rare, profound, and misunderstood gems.Do enough and you're out, but mobile and not feeling pain.
What's the matter with being reductionist? (simplifying)You'll get wasted, and since it's an anesthetic, feeling no pain, literally. So if you do fight the cops, 10 or not, you'll keep fighting since it doesn't hurt... until later.
This is reductionist at best. "You'll keep fighting since it doesn't hurt" ← then the same would hold true of all anesthesia; let's not be ridiculous.
The term is a pejorative/derogatory as the implication is that the argument is being overly simplistic and leads to misunderstanding and stereotyping while reducing otherwise important nuance and complexity. I didn't make this sense up. If you look up the definition, well:What's the matter with being reductionist? (simplifying)
Yes, it's definitely a myth. Also, by definition, humans are not capable of "superhuman" feats. Hence the term: superhuman. It implies supernatural abilities. Look, my point is: not everyone realizes the hyperbole. People read this kinda shit and even though it's been explained that these sort of occurrences are very rare and not likely to happen, there are ppl out there who think that these are the de facto effects of the drug, that if they or anyone happens to take PCP, there's no avoiding it – that person will definitely go crazy and fight cops, every single time, no question. This is obviously false, but it isn't obvious to everyone, especially when it gets mentioned EVERY TIME the drug is talked about, particularly by ppl who lack experience with the drug. Most ppl cannot even tell you what the effects of PCP are. They just have it tied into fighting the cops in their heads, and I'm here to say this is fucking stupid, willfully ignorant and irksome. Nothing against anyone personally, and I've heard smart ppl espouse this belief, mind you, I just mean that the argument itself is bereft of intelligence and lacks insight.Yes. that would be true of any anesthesia. But, as said, you're more mobile on PCP. Thus the "superhuman strength fighting 10 cops" myth.
It is a myth. I was trying to say that, unclearly I suppose.
Sometimes, though not necessarily. Please don't think this is an unavoidable consequence… Also: this whole line of thinking stems from racism. It's why cocaine was made illegal. There is an old myth/legend about the "drug-crazed negro with a lust for white women who cannot be stopped with bullets." The fear started with cocaine and jazz musicians in Harlem circa the 1930s, and in time this fear spread to other drugs popular in Black communities. It's fear-mongering racism meant to control, oppress, and subdue minorities in the U.S. Don't fall for the propaganda.I do agree with most of what you said. PCP being what it is, cops are gonna have people predisposed to violence being violent on it.
They're used to PCP in certain neighborhoods, too. And the alcohol comment is true and only further proves my point that 95% of the fear tied to PCP is unwarranted.Same is true of alcohol, but they're used to that.
Different strokes for different folks.I do know lot's of people who liked PCP a lot. It was not a favorite, myself. Still done it a bunch of times, though.![]()
I'm aware of the definition and implication of reductionist.The term is a pejorative/derogatory as the implication is that the argument is being overly simplistic and leads to misunderstanding and stereotyping while reducing otherwise important nuance and complexity. I didn't make this sense up. If you look up the definition, well:
"reductionist | rəˈdəkSHənəst | often derogatory, noun: a person who analyzes and describes a complex phenomenon in terms of its simple or fundamental constituents: a crude reductionist. adjective: analyzing and describing a complex phenomenon in terms of its simple or fundamental constituents: a reductionist approach that leads to stereotyping."
It is unwise and dismissive to treat complex issues as though they're simplistic. And there is a difference between things being "simple" – which is good – and things being "simplistic" – which can be insultingly bad.
Yes, it's definitely a myth. Also, by definition, humans are not capable of "superhuman" feats. Hence the term: superhuman. It implies supernatural abilities. Look, my point is: not everyone realizes the hyperbole. People read this kinda shit and even though it's been explained that these sort of occurrences are very rare and not likely to happen, there are ppl out there who think that these are the de facto effects of the drug, that if they or anyone happens to take PCP, there's no avoiding it – that person will definitely go crazy and fight cops, every single time, no question. This is obviously false, but it isn't obvious to everyone, especially when it gets mentioned EVERY TIME the drug is talked about, particularly by ppl who lack experience with the drug. Most ppl cannot even tell you what the effects of PCP are. They just have it tied into fighting the cops in their heads, and I'm here to say this is fucking stupid, willfully ignorant and irksome. Nothing against anyone personally, and I've heard smart ppl espouse this belief, mind you, I just mean that the argument itself is bereft of intelligence and lacks insight.
Sometimes, though not necessarily. Please don't think this is an unavoidable consequence… Also: this whole line of thinking stems from racism. It's why cocaine was made illegal. There is an old myth/legend about the "drug-crazed negro with a lust for white women who cannot be stopped with bullets." The fear started with cocaine and jazz musicians in Harlem circa the 1930s, and in time this fear spread to other drugs popular in Black communities. It's fear-mongering racism meant to control, oppress, and subdue minorities in the U.S. Don't fall for the propaganda.
They're used to PCP in certain neighborhoods, too. And the alcohol comment is true and only further proves my point that 95% of the fear tied to PCP is unwarranted.
Different strokes for different folks.
Regarding "reductionist" – do be aware that this term is not a compliment and it is considered to be a negative, derogatory term. I mean, I know what you're saying – I feel this way about the word "opportunist". They tell you when you're a teenager "you have to seize opportunities when they present themselves in life." So it's like, well then isn't being an "opportunist" a good thing? No, it's meant to convey someone who exploits and takes advantage of others for their own personal gain. It implies opportunities at others' expense. Reductionist means the argument is overly reductive and stereotyping.
Definitely a factor.People trying to get out of bad behavior in court by blaming it on a drug is also a factor.
"When"? ☜ Again, you make it sound like it's an inevitability. I've done PCP dozens of times; never once was arrested on it. Never even did anything stupid on it, though it is obliterating. In fact, for me at least, PCP would not help me fight off anyone. I like to listen to music, sit and reflect. Or I can get absorbed into a really good film.However, is is definitely a fact that someone on an anesthetic and feeling no pain might possibly be a little harder to arrest and subdue when that becomes necessary.
Cool, bc yes, there are multiple factors behind the myth's existence. I agree. But—as a myth—it's still fiction and worth being pointed out as such.So, I totally agree with the "superhuman strength" thing being a myth. I was just trying to explain one reason it came into being. You have also cited other factors which have contributed to the myth. I agree with you on them.
That's my point, essentially. When you cherry pick the reasons for the myth like this, it implies an undue focus and out-of-proportion emphasis on the small percentage of people with dormant mental illness who should stay away from recreational drugs altogether, particularly psychedelics and dissociatives. But just bc not everything is for everybody doesn't mean we should therefore criminalize those things.However, to say those are the only factors might be reductionist.
someone on an anesthetic and feeling no pain might possibly be a little harder to arrest and subdue
But, did I?Again, you make it sound like it's an inevitability.
Yes, I think so, though we're playing semantics now it seems.But, did I?
"someone on an anesthetic and feeling no pain might possibly be a little harder to arrest and subdue when that becomes necessary."
Does that make sense? And I know you know what's up, I'm just trying to prevent people from stereotyping PCP so hard."someone on an anesthetic and feeling no pain might possibly be a little harder to arrest and subdue if that were to become necessary."
Wow. Did you stretch before that reach? By your logic, I am saying that arresting and subduing is necessary every single time someone takes PCP. It's pretty obvious I was not saying that, don't you think? Context does matter. It's obvious I meant "when it does" become necessary.Yes, I think so, though we're playing semantics now it seems.This is the statement I was referring to… you said (emphasis mine):
Now consider the revision:
Does that make sense? And I know you know what's up, I'm just trying to prevent people from stereotyping PCP so hard.
Res ipsa loquitur.
Wow. Did you stretch before that reach?
Of course I know you don't really think that. It's super obviously not the case. But my point isn't just to be pedantic (which I admit I can be at times), but it's the uninformed Bluelighter who might read this comment and take it that way. Most drug-taking folks I know have this intense fear of PCP and it's a real shame bc the drug has some powerfully insightful properties, in my opinion and experiences, and as a tool for self-exploration, I wish more people could experience these positive benefits. Instead PCP just always gets shit on by people who have never even done it and don't even know what the effects are in the first place.By your logic, I am saying that arresting and subduing is necessary every single time someone takes PCP.
No to everyone, no, which is why I took the time to comment on it. Believe me, it is not my intention to insult you, and I have nothing but respect for your intellect and knowledge. Please don't read this as a reflection of you or your thoughts. I just wanted to clarify that bit about PCP's potential to be beneficial, even if it's not medically appropriate as an anesthetic due to some of its rare but severely adverse side-effects.It's pretty obvious I was not saying that, don't you think?
Lol, I think you mean "if it does" become necessary. "When" denotes inevitability while "if" denotes that this outcome is only a possibility; other outcomes can occur, or in the case of PCP, usually other outcomes besides arrest occur, obviously. Right, so I guess now I'm being pedantic a bit. You'll have to excuse me for being such a sperglord with spectrum-y obsessions. Again, I'm saying this with friendly intentions; I hope that's coming through, and I'm not just appearing to be a real prick over semantics or whatever…Context does matter. It's obvious I meant "when it does" become necessary.
That's a good line. I'm gonna have to start using that IRL. Cheers for that.
Of course I know you don't really think that. It's super obviously not the case. But my point isn't just to be pedantic (which I admit I can be at times), but it's the uninformed Bluelighter who might read this comment and take it that way. Most drug-taking folks I know have this intense fear of PCP and it's a real shame bc the drug has some powerfully insightful properties, in my opinion and experiences, and as a tool for self-exploration, I wish more people could experience these positive benefits. Instead PCP just always gets shit on by people who have never even done it and don't even know what the effects are in the first place.
No to everyone, no, which is why I took the time to comment on it. Believe me, it is not my intention to insult you, and I have nothing but respect for your intellect and knowledge. Please don't read this as a reflection of you or your thoughts. I just wanted to clarify that bit about PCP's potential to be beneficial, even if it's not medically appropriate as an anesthetic due to some of its rare but severely adverse side-effects.
Lol, I think you mean "if it does" become necessary. "When" denotes inevitability while "if" denotes that this outcome is only a possibility; other outcomes can occur, or in the case of PCP, usually other outcomes besides arrest occur, obviously. Right, so I guess now I'm being pedantic a bit. You'll have to excuse me for being such a sperglord with spectrum-y obsessions. Again, I'm saying this with friendly intentions; I hope that's coming through, and I'm not just appearing to be a real prick over semantics or whatever…
Nope, you missed my point entirely. This wasn't the argument.Wow.
"The phrase 'when it is needed' is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to refer to an action that should only be done in certain situations. For example, "We can provide extra assistance when it is needed.""
Uh huh. What is this supposed to be evidence of something?
Before you get going again.
https://www.thesaurus.com › browse › needed
"needed · desired · essential · necessary · required · vital. "
Oh ok. You've never heard someone say: "it's not a matter of if but when."? You know like, "not if, but when you realize I'm right, pls let me know."You obviously just like to argue. Myself? Just when it is necessary.
Mmm hm. I'm supposed to take an enema when needed. Guess I better take one every day now. No chance of me never needing one again, darn.Nope, you missed my point entirely. This wasn't the argument.
Uh huh. What is this supposed to be evidence of something?
Oh ok. You've never heard someone say: "it's not a matter of if but when."? You know like, "not if, but when you realize I'm right, pls let me know."
Again, I'm just aiming for clarity. If you don't think "when" implies an inevitable outcome eventually, then Idk what to tell ya. I'll be over here rewriting all my "if" loops into "when" loops in javascript…
But since we're quoting things now, I searched Google for: "what is the difference between when and if". Here's what I found (emphasis mine):
"We use if to introduce a possible or unreal situation or condition. We use when to refer to the time of a future situation or condition that we are certain of."Cambridge Dictionary: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/grammar/british-grammar/if-or-when"When needed" and "if needed" are two different concepts. Though similar, they have different logical implications. But whatever, I'm cool with just disagreeing, it's not a big deal. And no – I don't like arguing, but if you insist on playing semantics, well, you may be a master debater but I'm a cunning linguist![]()
Old ass post but.. HOLY SHIT YES. Every time I smoke salvia I feel like I leave reality for a different one that's only slightly different. It's hard to explain and sounds like some psychosis shit. Might be.. idgaf.
Also, yeah, the first part, 'let's load a bong of a likely shittily standardized extract of the most potent hallucinogenic plant on earth and rip it in one hit' sounds like they're trying to have a bad trip to get a funny vid.