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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by chippy on Dec 13, 2009 23:32:54 GMT 1, "Jack and Jill go up the hill to throw paving slabs on their capitalist oppressors"
A big fuck you to the powers that be, restraining us, telling us what to and not do, we will take that sign and throw it up your...
CHIPPY!!
"Jack and Jill go up the hill to throw paving slabs on their capitalist oppressors"
A big fuck you to the powers that be, restraining us, telling us what to and not do, we will take that sign and throw it up your...
CHIPPY!!
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by Nico on Dec 13, 2009 23:38:49 GMT 1, "Jack and Jill go up the hill to throw paving slabs on their capitalist oppressors" A big f**k you to the powers that be, restraining us, telling us what to and not do, we will take that sign and throw it up your... CHIPPY!!
Come on, the print's ok, but having a discussion on the meaning is a bit too much. Yeah, ok: "Don't tell us what to do...here's what we do with your sign".
It's only my opinion, but really let's not try too hard to find any other meaning, please. 
"Jack and Jill go up the hill to throw paving slabs on their capitalist oppressors" A big f**k you to the powers that be, restraining us, telling us what to and not do, we will take that sign and throw it up your... CHIPPY!! Come on, the print's ok, but having a discussion on the meaning is a bit too much. Yeah, ok: "Don't tell us what to do...here's what we do with your sign". It's only my opinion, but really let's not try too hard to find any other meaning, please. |
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by digitalkid on Dec 13, 2009 23:40:43 GMT 1, Simple irony I think - not much else to read into - even though you could if you wanted to..
Simple irony I think - not much else to read into - even though you could if you wanted to..
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by Deleted on Dec 13, 2009 23:45:54 GMT 1, "Jack and Jill go up the hill to throw paving slabs on their capitalist oppressors" A big f**k you to the powers that be, restraining us, telling us what to and not do, we will take that sign and throw it up your... CHIPPY!! Come on, the print's ok, but having a discussion on the meaning is a bit too much. Yeah, ok: "Don't tell us what to do...here's what we do with your sign". It's only my opinion, but really let's not try too hard to find any other meaning, please.
completely agree with niktektonik. +1
"Jack and Jill go up the hill to throw paving slabs on their capitalist oppressors" A big f**k you to the powers that be, restraining us, telling us what to and not do, we will take that sign and throw it up your... CHIPPY!! Come on, the print's ok, but having a discussion on the meaning is a bit too much. Yeah, ok: "Don't tell us what to do...here's what we do with your sign". It's only my opinion, but really let's not try too hard to find any other meaning, please. completely agree with niktektonik. +1 |
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by chippy on Dec 13, 2009 23:48:03 GMT 1, I agree too, I apologies for wasting a thread...
CHIPPY!!
I agree too, I apologies for wasting a thread...
CHIPPY!!
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by Nico on Dec 13, 2009 23:50:31 GMT 1, Nooooo, it's cool! 
...but in that case...well....
Nooooo, it's cool! ...but in that case...well.... |
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by samuraiwriter on Dec 13, 2009 23:52:47 GMT 1, As a teacher, I love it because it points out a simple fact:
Kids will always find a way to problem solve and have fun, rules be damned. I believe it celebrates rebellion and mocks overbearing bully adults. Banksy may be reminding us that we all used to think that way, before we fell in line. (But I am drunk)
As a teacher, I love it because it points out a simple fact:
Kids will always find a way to problem solve and have fun, rules be damned. I believe it celebrates rebellion and mocks overbearing bully adults. Banksy may be reminding us that we all used to think that way, before we fell in line. (But I am drunk)
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by Nico on Dec 13, 2009 23:54:11 GMT 1, What's interesting and has been raised before is:
- queueing for a night makes you experience at least for a night what many homeless go through all winter. All this just before Christmas.
Maybe this was part of the plan...
Ok...now maybe it's me looking at meanings where there aren't really any..
What's interesting and has been raised before is: - queueing for a night makes you experience at least for a night what many homeless go through all winter. All this just before Christmas. Maybe this was part of the plan... Ok...now maybe it's me looking at meanings where there aren't really any.. |
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by chippy on Dec 14, 2009 0:02:38 GMT 1, What's interesting and has been raised before is: - queueing for a night makes you experience at least for a night what many homeless go through all winter. All this just before Christmas. Maybe this was part of the plan... Ok...now maybe it's me looking at meanings where there aren't really any..
I am sure it was not part of the plan but It did give you a small insight into a night open to the elements, and it is not pretty... spare a thought or have a bash at changing things... better get my ass off here then....
And in a poof he was gone...
CHIPPY!!
What's interesting and has been raised before is: - queueing for a night makes you experience at least for a night what many homeless go through all winter. All this just before Christmas. Maybe this was part of the plan... Ok...now maybe it's me looking at meanings where there aren't really any.. I am sure it was not part of the plan but It did give you a small insight into a night open to the elements, and it is not pretty... spare a thought or have a bash at changing things... better get my ass off here then.... And in a poof he was gone... CHIPPY!! |
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by Deleted on Dec 14, 2009 0:16:20 GMT 1, As a teacher, I love it because it points out a simple fact: Kids will always find a way to problem solve and have fun, rules be damned. I believe it celebrates rebellion and mocks overbearing bully adults. Banksy may be reminding us that we all used to think that way, before we fell in line. (But I am drunk)
early morning, kids and hangover. Have a good day at work 
As a teacher, I love it because it points out a simple fact: Kids will always find a way to problem solve and have fun, rules be damned. I believe it celebrates rebellion and mocks overbearing bully adults. Banksy may be reminding us that we all used to think that way, before we fell in line. (But I am drunk) early morning, kids and hangover. Have a good day at work |
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by Deleted on Dec 14, 2009 0:20:49 GMT 1, What's interesting and has been raised before is: - queueing for a night makes you experience at least for a night what many homeless go through all winter. All this just before Christmas. Maybe this was part of the plan... Ok...now maybe it's me looking at meanings where there aren't really any.. I am sure it was not part of the plan but It did give you a small insight into a night open to the elements, and it is not pretty... spare a thought or have a bash at changing things... better get my ass off here then.... And in a poof he was gone... CHIPPY!!
in a poof ? enjoy
What's interesting and has been raised before is: - queueing for a night makes you experience at least for a night what many homeless go through all winter. All this just before Christmas. Maybe this was part of the plan... Ok...now maybe it's me looking at meanings where there aren't really any.. I am sure it was not part of the plan but It did give you a small insight into a night open to the elements, and it is not pretty... spare a thought or have a bash at changing things... better get my ass off here then.... And in a poof he was gone... CHIPPY!! in a poof ? enjoy |
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by nex on Dec 14, 2009 0:50:04 GMT 1, yes why should we take a little time out to think about this image, when there's moaning to do about flipping, moaning to do about not queuing, moaning to do about not getting one blah blah blah
yes why should we take a little time out to think about this image, when there's moaning to do about flipping, moaning to do about not queuing, moaning to do about not getting one blah blah blah
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by mrease on Dec 14, 2009 3:34:37 GMT 1, Its seems blindingly obvious to me that the message and concept of this work is deeply ingrained in the biblical prophecies.
First we see Adam and Eve playing with a sign , this sign tell us 'no ball games' the 'ball' being spherical is of course
referencing the 'apple' , the playing of which led to the creation of 'original sin' and the downfall of man. hence why there should have been 'no games'.
As a dual theme, but still relevant to the first meaning, there is the idea that the 'ball' (the sphere) could be referring to the planet earth ,
mankind is currently engaged in a dangerous 'game' of manipulating the carefully balanced ecological systems which could lead to the
cessation of life as we know it - the total and final downfall of man ! hence why we have to tread very carefully indeed if we continue to 'play games' with the earth.
Lastly the work directly references the return to earth of the saviour , jesus , as foretold in the bible. The male and female both looking up reverentially for ' the sign' ,
the return to earth of the incarnation of the son of god. the three aspects of this art work also bring to mind the triumverate - the father , the son and the holy ghost, laid out
in the classical triangle formation (the triangle being symbological of the pyramid of power , from god through the church down to man).
So it seems that once again , the depth and scope of the art is eclipsed only by its immediate simplicity ! though to be fair it could just be a one-liner about playing with a
sign that forbids the very activity it is being used for .
No Ball Games .
Its seems blindingly obvious to me that the message and concept of this work is deeply ingrained in the biblical prophecies.
First we see Adam and Eve playing with a sign , this sign tell us 'no ball games' the 'ball' being spherical is of course
referencing the 'apple' , the playing of which led to the creation of 'original sin' and the downfall of man. hence why there should have been 'no games'.
As a dual theme, but still relevant to the first meaning, there is the idea that the 'ball' (the sphere) could be referring to the planet earth ,
mankind is currently engaged in a dangerous 'game' of manipulating the carefully balanced ecological systems which could lead to the
cessation of life as we know it - the total and final downfall of man ! hence why we have to tread very carefully indeed if we continue to 'play games' with the earth.
Lastly the work directly references the return to earth of the saviour , jesus , as foretold in the bible. The male and female both looking up reverentially for ' the sign' ,
the return to earth of the incarnation of the son of god. the three aspects of this art work also bring to mind the triumverate - the father , the son and the holy ghost, laid out
in the classical triangle formation (the triangle being symbological of the pyramid of power , from god through the church down to man).
So it seems that once again , the depth and scope of the art is eclipsed only by its immediate simplicity ! though to be fair it could just be a one-liner about playing with a
sign that forbids the very activity it is being used for .
No Ball Games .
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Dec 14, 2009 10:08:23 GMT 1, "the son of GOD" I knew the print had something to do with David Ike!!! can't belive I just read that twice....
"the son of GOD" I knew the print had something to do with David Ike!!! can't belive I just read that twice.... |
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by buffin on Dec 14, 2009 10:58:08 GMT 1, Its meant to be hung with NOLA as they both share the grey background. No ball games in one and Carlos Tevez in the other. Simples.
Its meant to be hung with NOLA as they both share the grey background. No ball games in one and Carlos Tevez in the other. Simples.
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by samuraiwriter on Dec 14, 2009 11:03:04 GMT 1, As a teacher, I love it because it points out a simple fact: Kids will always find a way to problem solve and have fun, rules be damned. I believe it celebrates rebellion and mocks overbearing bully adults. Banksy may be reminding us that we all used to think that way, before we fell in line. (But I am drunk) early morning, kids and hangover. Have a good day at work
LOL. weekend needs to be one day longer.
As a teacher, I love it because it points out a simple fact: Kids will always find a way to problem solve and have fun, rules be damned. I believe it celebrates rebellion and mocks overbearing bully adults. Banksy may be reminding us that we all used to think that way, before we fell in line. (But I am drunk) early morning, kids and hangover. Have a good day at work LOL. weekend needs to be one day longer. |
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by Deleted on Dec 14, 2009 11:44:56 GMT 1, Mrease-always love what goes on in that brain of yours. Been reading a bit of Dan Brown recently?
Mrease-always love what goes on in that brain of yours. Been reading a bit of Dan Brown recently?
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by nex on Dec 14, 2009 11:50:15 GMT 1, carlos teves lol - Buffin you've destroyed Nola for me!
have to say once i had a look at my nbg I was impressed way more than with what little PoW had shown of this image.
Composition wise the figures are larger than i expected within the print and give the piece some more dynamism
I'll be interested to see some pic's of the green, as the grey with a similar shade to Teves works incredibly well.
carlos teves lol - Buffin you've destroyed Nola for me!
have to say once i had a look at my nbg I was impressed way more than with what little PoW had shown of this image.
Composition wise the figures are larger than i expected within the print and give the piece some more dynamism
I'll be interested to see some pic's of the green, as the grey with a similar shade to Teves works incredibly well.
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Banksy No Ball Games The Meaning, by mrease on Dec 14, 2009 15:14:31 GMT 1, Mrease-always love what goes on in that brain of yours. Been reading a bit of Dan Brown recently?
Haha ... Dan Brown !!?? no no no
Mrease-always love what goes on in that brain of yours. Been reading a bit of Dan Brown recently? Haha ... Dan Brown !!?? no no no |
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I knew the print had something to do with David Ike!!! can't belive I just read that twice....
