Explanation:
the meaning of ones private and public life is changed by new technology as well as social properties. now everyone like to be noticed by people in electronic ways. we now try to put our selves out on media and try to attract attention on to ourselves in means of electronics.
"Dreamed I'd loose" and "missed free throw"
I believe that Tom picked up the oath and ritual as an initiation ceremony of sorts. This is how they pledge loyalty to the group and it means a lot to them. I assume that drawing blood for the group means you’re bounded in blood.