The Silent Generation refers to people who were born between 1925 and 1945. There are several theories as to where the label 'Silent Generation' originated. The children who grew up during this time worked very hard and kept quiet. It was commonly understood that children should be seen and not heard.
During this time, the House Committee on Un-American Activities launched an assault on political freedom in America. This, in conjunction with Senator Joseph McCarthy's overzealous attempts to feed anti-communist sentiment in America, made it dangerous for people to speak freely about their opinions and beliefs. They became cautious about where they went and whom they were seen with. Therefore, the people were effectively 'silenced.'
During this time, the House Committee on Un-American Activities launched an assault on political freedom in America. This, in conjunction with Senator Joseph McCarthy's overzealous attempts to feed anti-communist sentiment in America, made it dangerous for people to speak freely about their opinions and beliefs. They became cautious about where they went and whom they were seen with. Therefore, the people were effectively 'silenced.'
"This group of people, most known for their hard work, just stopped talking one day" ?
"Yes, the silent generation is what most people call them".
"Yes, the silent generation is what most people call them".
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John: Last night I finally played Silent Hill 2!
Adam: Really? How was it?
John: It was amazing! But really scary.
Adam: How scary was it?
John: It was so scary that I shat all over my pants.
Adam: Really? How was it?
John: It was amazing! But really scary.
Adam: How scary was it?
John: It was so scary that I shat all over my pants.
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Get the silent hunter mug.By far the best psychological horror game of all time. Their may never be another game that can top it.
Not even horror games nowadays such as Manhunt or The Suffering can compare to that brilliant game on PSOne.
Silent Hill was the first game that had a very complicated and complex story with in depth characters that left gamers in a state of disbelief as the credits rolled. It was dark, depressing, creepy and all around revolutionary.
The only two games that I believe have even come close to the perfection of Silent Hill is Fatal Frame (PS2/XBOX) and Silent Hill 2 (PS2/XBOX). But Silent Hill is still superior when it comes to plot.
If you haven't played it, then you are missing out. You may not be able to appreciate it for what it is at first since the graphics and voice acting is outdated. But it is still worth experiencing.
Not even horror games nowadays such as Manhunt or The Suffering can compare to that brilliant game on PSOne.
Silent Hill was the first game that had a very complicated and complex story with in depth characters that left gamers in a state of disbelief as the credits rolled. It was dark, depressing, creepy and all around revolutionary.
The only two games that I believe have even come close to the perfection of Silent Hill is Fatal Frame (PS2/XBOX) and Silent Hill 2 (PS2/XBOX). But Silent Hill is still superior when it comes to plot.
If you haven't played it, then you are missing out. You may not be able to appreciate it for what it is at first since the graphics and voice acting is outdated. But it is still worth experiencing.
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