Breaking the First Rule of Fight Club

"The Club That Dare Not Speak Its Name"

This is an essay that appears in the new and wide-ranging SmartPop anthology, entitled You Do Not Talk About Fight Club: I Am Jack’s Completely Unauthorized Essay Collection. The anthology was edited by the brilliant media ecologist Read Mercer Schuchardt and features a forward by Chuck Palahniuk himself.

The Physics of Fight Club

There is a savage joy in violence. The secret of the success of Fight Club is its acceptance of that basic and uncomfortable truth, which is as well-known to every martial artist, gang member, and football hooligan as it is completely alien to the sedentary sort of middle-aged individuals favored by those who publish novels. For as men have known since long before the Colosseum’s sands were first soaked with blood, there is no adrenaline rush so great as the moment when two men put one another to the physical test.

Fight Club is a fascinating little book which not only embraced that truth, but in doing so, translated surprisingly well to the cinematic medium. This should probably not have been surprising, given that the author’s witch’s brew of male fury and raw but stylized violence is almost perfectly suited for that male audience which so enjoys the cinematic adventures of Bruce Lee, Jean-Claude van Damme, Jackie Chan, and a host of other aggressively oriented male leads. The combination of that visceral appeal with the brilliant casting of a ripped and shirtless Brad Pitt for the ladies all but assured Hollywood hit status.

When viewed from a technical perspective, Fight Club is nearly as absurd as any wuxia extravaganza featuring aerial acrobatics and mad dashes through the treetops, whereas from a psychological perspective, it is impressively accurate. To the combat-aware reader, the book raises the interesting question of how the author could have gotten the latter so right and the former so wrong.

Fight Club subscribes to the common conventional fiction that it is not the size of the dog in the fight that matters, but rather the size of the fight in the dog. Although in Fight Club terms, this might be better described as the size of the proverbial canine’s violent sociopathy. As with most aphorisms, there is an element of truth to this; all things being equal, the tougher individual will usually prevail. But outside of the formalized structure of the boxing ring, all things are very seldom equal.

The most basic truth of unarmed combat is that F = M x A: Force equals Mass times Acceleration. Since Force is the measurement of what is smashing into your face and is the primary variable determining exactly what the effect of that blow will be, it is very important to understand the significance of this equation. Since Mass is a function of size, this means that a larger individual will usually pack a more powerful punch than a smaller one. Usually, but not always.

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"'Wicked' portrays a woman discovering her own exceptional power and reveling in it. This is a terrible example to present to young women―not just because women have terrible judgment as mentioned above, but because power itself does not actually satisfy women. It will not make them happy. Any joy it brings is fleeting and empty. For women, when the power they acquire does not come bundled with a man, it leaves them horrendously bitter and angry. They were not designed to be able to handle it on their own. They are the “weaker vessel” after all"

― ArtGainz, *Source

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The John Henry-Westen Show: Catholic school principal FIRED for being 'too traditional'?

A Catholic school principal in Minnesota was fired after only 4 1/2 months on the job — thanks to a pressure campaign he suffered after implementing more traditional practices such as daily Mass and appearing on a podcast titled “Christian Masculinity.” A.J. Barker, husband, father, and former Division I college football player, shares the stunning story of his “cancellation” on this episode of The John-Henry Westen Show.

For further details on his unjust firing, read Barker’s Substack post here: ajbarker.substack.com/p/sifted-like-wheat

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Faith & Reason: Hunter Biden pardon, Israel ceasefire veto, Syria, and Synod implementation

On this episode of Faith and Reason, Jason Jones discusses his advocacy for those impacted by war and violence around the world, especially in Syria, through his Vulnerable People Project. The panel also reviews the latest news, including the Biden administration’s veto of a ceasefire in Israel, the controversial pardon of Hunter Biden, the war in Syria, and ongoing concerns about the Synod on Synodality and its debates over the role of women in liturgical life.

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The John Henry-Westen Show: Brink of global war — and chastisement foretold by Our Lady?

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In this powerful episode, we uncover the truth behind the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, the rise of globalist control, and the chilling parallels to prophetic warnings from Fatima and Akita. With the Biden administration greenlighting missile strikes and Putin’s alarming nuclear threshold and experimental missiles, what does this mean for the world — and how can faithful Catholics respond?

Join us as we expose the globalists’ agenda to exploit war for their sinister plans and discuss the urgent steps we must take to defend truth, freedom, and faith. Watch now to hear the full analysis and find out how YOU can help turn the tide in this critical moment for humanity.

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No Choice - Stonetoss

Again, I offer my condolences.

For some of you, this cartoon will go over your heads, for others it will hit too close to home. From my own experiences with, and observations of, pedophiles, I've found that many are too profoundly traumatized psychologically to exercise any discernible control of themselves. As such, I'll use this opportunity to re-introduce everyone to a "Crisis Magazine" article I first plugged in the public square some years ago originally published in 2016 by Joseph Nicolosi entitled "The Traumatic Foundation of Male Homosexuality".

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The John Henry-Westen Show: Challenging the Francis Papacy | Fr. Giorgio Maria Faré and the Church’s Crisis

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Fr. Giorgio Maria Faré courageously challenges the legitimacy of Pope Francis, raising theological and canonical concerns about the validity of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation. Speaking through a translator, Fr. Faré outlines contradictions in Pope Francis’ teachings and their departure from traditional Church doctrine, emphasizing the dangers of modernist influences within the hierarchy. Despite the threat of excommunication, Fr. Faré calls on Catholics to defend truth and tradition, offering a message of hope, prayer, and action for those seeking to preserve the unity and authenticity of the Church.

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The John Henry-Westen Show: 'Stealth euthanasia'? Catholic nursing home accused of killing a nun

In a gripping interview, Sister Deirdre “Dede” Byrne, a Catholic nun, surgeon, and pro-life advocate, shares the heart-wrenching story of her friend who allegedly became a victim of “stealth euthanasia” at a Catholic nursing home in Missouri. Sister Philip Marie was allegedly denied food, hydration, and over-sedated at Mount Carmel Senior Living under the guise of “helping her transition,” despite not having a terminal illness. Sister Dede is now on a mission to tell Sister Philip Marie’s story and expose the aggressive practices of some hospice facilities, urging families to advocate for their loved ones and defend the sanctity of life.

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