[Video] Kiwi

[Fiver]

I had a discussion about "Icarus and Daedalus" today on another board I frequent, and I found myself in the minority when I expressed the opinion that the story was one of freedom to live the ultimate dream, knowing the cost. I said I found it inspirational, not morbid, and used Henri Matisse' "Icarus" painting as a reference.

And someone got it. Someone else understood what I was saying and posted this from YouTube:

YouTube - Kiwi!

I've seen it before, but it never stops the tears from rolling down my cheeks when I see it. Most people think it's sad and find themselves tearing up because of sadness. But that's not where my tears come from. I think they come from understanding.

 

[David Baxter PhD]

I don't get it...

 

[Fiver]

The kiwi can't fly. For some reason it has no wings. Through great effort, it moves the trees so that they are now perpendicular to the ground by jutting off the face of a cliff. He finally achieves his dream of flying by jumping off the cliff and hurtling downward toward his death, but meanwhile having the impression of soaring over the treetops on his way. He flew at a great cost, but one that was worth it to him.

So did Icarus.

 

[NicNak]

I don't get it...

Kiwi's are flightless birds from New Zealand. The Kiwi wanted to be able to fly through the trees. So he put trees all along the cliff and jumped, so he could "fly"

That is how I took it.

 

[NicNak]

:teehee: Fiver and I posted at the same time, the almost same thing. :teehee:

 

[Fiver]

Except as always, I was more verbose and confusing. But thanks, Nakker, because you nailed it.

 

[Trapped]

That is such a great video. I have seen it before, but never hesitate to watch it again.

 

[Banned]

I've never seen this before, and I have to say, I'm glad someone explained it or I wouldn't have gotten it either.