NinjaStrike wrote:i dont think its about Buddism. cause if lil slugger has achieved spirttual enlightment y would he make his message clear by hitting people on the head and also y would he murder that copycat kid?
Surely you've heard someone say "Someone oughtta knock some sense into that person" before?
Well, maybe Lil'Slugger took this a bit TOO literally
Of course, I suspect that with a show as heavy as this, there are probably tons of other symbols and interpretations that are equally interesting and valid. After all, that's the fun of watching shows like this.
Nonetheless, the victims all seem to feel that they've been "helped" in some manner by being attacked. They haven't been enlightend, but have been helped in overcoming an obstacle - given a leg up (and a bump on the head).
Of course, it is up to the individual to recognize when help is being given - and know how to accept it. This is Lil'Slugger couldn't help that scumbag cop. Even though he asked for help, and Lil'Slugger showed up and bonked him on the head - the cop didn't take the help (ie. STAY DOWN) Instead, he attacked Lil'Slugger. You could also interpret this as the cop wasn't really ready/willing to accept the help offered to him. All of the other victims were willing to let go of everything. But not him. He was still obsessed by his own desires and possessions.
The cop/daughter story also shows how we are all tied together with karma. For the father to be happy, his daughter must suffer. For her to be happy, the father must suffer. Her wish to destroy everything that made him happy came true in the end...