Somewhere around the age of five, while on a vacation to Disney World, I saw something amazing.
No, I’m not talking about the giant mouse; or the scary ride, that made me puke all over myself and the angry people behind me; what I saw was absolutely the greatest thing ever:
Ninjas!
Now I’m not just talking about just one ninja, oh no... This was a group of the most bad ass looking ninjas I had ever seen. Regardless of all my developmental issues due to Cerebral Palsy, I absolutely loved ninjas and knew someday I would become one.
Well, I didn’t let opportunity pass me by, I quickly rushed over and began showing off my moves. So there I was, punching and kicking away at invisible enemies, with the hope that I was impressing them enough that they might see my potential and teach me their secret art.
But then, while I was stomping the ground to correct a dislocated knee after a pretty awesome spin kick, my dad yanked me away and yelled, “What are you doing!”
“I was showing the ninjas my moves, so they would let me into their club...”
“Those aren’t ninjas! - They’re Muslim women!” he screamed with that throbbing vein that always popped out when he was really angry.
So yeah, that happened, but looking back I have to wonder what were those women thinking, what was their perspective? They were probably visiting America for the first time and while waiting to meet Mickey Mouse at the most magical place on earth, some rabid looking kid, with way too much puke on his clothes, came running up to attack them. And if that’s not bad enough, with each wild strike, that appendage dislodged from it’s socket and either hyperextended or just dangled, like some broken GI Joe, suffering from PTSD and crystal meth.
Anyways, that was a confusing day for me and certainly traumatizing for them, but it didn’t diminish my love for ninjas, which is where we are today.
I have a secret...
When I’m all alone and I know that no one will disturb me, I like to Photoshop actors into ninjas in my favorite films. Now, I’m not proud of this, I just do it because I can’t stop, it’s just too damn funny.
Let me know if you guys are into this type of thing, because I’ve got a lot of Ninjas in Film and I could turn this into a series. Also, if any of you make ninjas too, post it in the comments.
I mean, they could have been Muslim women ninjas for all you know 😆 Good thing they didn't have any ninja stars with them
What’s up my ninja?
Holy shit! You're back!
How are you and what have you been up to and my mind is exploding!!!
I've been good. Been soooo busy man. It's been a productive couple of years. I changed jobs. I’m working as a firefighter/paramedic. I am going to school (learning some computer science stuff). Being a dad etc. I was excited to see you on here man. We definitely have to stay in touch.
If you have any free time to hang out, stop by Punk Legends
A few days ago, I set up this Discord community for NFTs and curation and I hope you drop by.
I request more content from gonzo. Thank you in advance.
You have no idea how happy I am to have you reading my stories.
Thank you!
This actually made me laugh, as I didn't see it coming :<)
Photoshopping ninjas in film stills is cool!
He thought he was 'Home Alone' but counted out the ninja in the mirror. Poor Macaulay...