SCP Comic Anthology - KAI - Vol. 1 Ch. 4 - SCP-818-JP - How Great~ (Persimmon)

This was a really japanese SCP -- a perfect critique of their own culture through a spooky lense
 
it was creepy yeah, but I didnt really get what was happening. I should read the article itself for more information.
 
...give these things to the damn lizard,then we will see who’s the greatest (besides that little girl scp who tamed it)
 
@Gustbk Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Doesn't make sense to Western audiences given that we don't put as much of a weight on respecting our elders, nor do we have the aging population problem that Japan is going through (at least, not to the same degree. The Baby Boomer generation entering retirement is putting a strain on things like social security and healthcare, but it isn't really coupled with a declining birth rate, nor is it anywhere near as severe).
 
I can appreciate the social commentary, but it's too straightforward and doesn't even justify designation. Also the use of "victim" ruins the immersion. The author could have at least developed a backstory or some description of the first contact that was a little disturbing.
 
Something tells me this is lowkee commentary on Japenese Elder/family structure/society behavior
 
Isn't it just complaining "Boomers bad" ? Like, author could at least try to make it less obvious.
 
... It's not the elderly that is the focus, but rather objective praise regardless of whether the action deserves it...
The victims of this SCP becomes entirely reliant on SCP-818-1A's praise, and so it's really social commentary on how society gives praise to every little thing, to the point where individuals or even organisations becomes totally dependent on it to survive, i.e. giving in to public opinion
 
Man this was confusing

I read the original entry and I’m still confused

Had to read the comments to understand it lmao
 
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