Let’s take some time out of our day to discuss the things that have really annoyed me lately:
People who clap after seeing one of those high-tech innovations commonly referred to as a “moving picture.” First of all, let me say that I’m glad you enjoyed your evening at the cinema and wish to convey your good feelings to the players and creators who made the presentation for you. But before doing so, perhaps we could briefly take a moment and discuss the difference between movies and live theater.
People who say--and I must literally hear this ten times a day at work--"It is what it is.” By saying this, people appear to be throwing up their hands and disclaiming any responsibility for improving the situation. I call shenanigans. In practically every situation, it is what it isn’t...that is to say, it’s not well thought out, it’s not right, it’s not fixed, it’s not okay. What if our caveman ancestors finished killing a three-toed brontosaurus sloth, gazed dully at the prehistoric landscape that surrounded them, and grunted “Well, it is what it is”? We would never have eventually had fire, wheels, coffee, or iPhones. It isn’t what it is. But I am. Sometimes.
Facebook has way too many walls. My Wall, Super Wall, Fun Wall. What’s next, the Sheena Easton “Sugar Walls” application?* And actually, that’s not the worse part; why are social networking sites still thriving? They are sooooo 2003. Web 2.0 is disappointing me; I expected that, by now, we would simply be able to hologram ourselves over to our “Top 10 Friends” while they’re undressing, pop up in a little burst of “Help Me Obi-Wan” light effects, and say “LOL! I see you’ve been blowing off going to the gym, chica!”
*Please ignore this pop culture reference if you were born any time after the ‘70s. Thanks.
Posted by Greg at 06:34 PM on 01/13/08
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