So, I'm sitting in the Air Canada lounge in Toronto because my flight to Hong Kong that was supposed to leave at 10:05 AM has been pushed to 3:00 PM. Officially, the weather here (It's snowing) is too bad for takeoff. Of course, considering the pilots still hadn't shown up when they made the announcement (at about 10:50), I'm starting to wonder if that's the case. Which leads me to a thought.
Why do companies lie to us?
Why is it that everytime something happens that isn't in their best interest, a company will lie to their consumer? Pilot didn't show up? tell 'em its a technical failure. The phone doesn't work because the wiring is faulty? Blame it on the telephone company. You don't know how to respond to my computer problem? Tell me to reboot and reinstall my OS.
I don't need to hear the same old lines every time something happens. In fact, I want to hear the god honest truth. I'd have more respect for companies if they told me why something went wrong and took steps to correct it, than if they made up a reason that I couldn't prove or disprove. In fact, I'd probably be more likely to use those companies again in the future if I knew that when they screwed up (as everyone inevitably will) they were frank and honest about what happened and how it was or is being fixed.
On the other hand, do we really want to know when something goes wrong? Do you want a stewardess to come on air and tell you that you're flight was delayed because the geniuses who were supposed to fly it are stinking drunk? Do you want to hear that 'New Coke' was really just some idiot screwing around in the marketing department because he was getting Canned (oooh, a unintentional joke!) and wanted to go out with a bang? I didn't think so.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
It's good to be a man.
I've decided. It's better to be a man.
Now I know, this is going to get me in some serious trouble if anyone actually reads this (which has happened, I promise), but hear me out on this...
10 Reasons I'm glad I'm not a woman:
1. I can wear jeans 99% of the time and still be considered normal.
2. I can toss a jacket over a t-shirt and jeans and be considered well dressed
3. Shoes. Seriously, I own like 4 pairs. I can wear the same ones for 3 months without change.
4. Shoes, none of this heels shit.
5. I can be emotionally dead without seeming too cold or callous.
6. I don't have to deal with people hitting on me constantly. That's not necessarily great in retrospect.
7. I can be in college and still read comics without looking stupid.
8. I will never be judged based on how slutty I look.
9. That monthly thing? Not an issue. Isn't it wonderful?
10. Double standards work in my favour.
So that's just 10. It took me all of like 2 minutes to think them up.
It's good to be a man.
Now I know, this is going to get me in some serious trouble if anyone actually reads this (which has happened, I promise), but hear me out on this...
10 Reasons I'm glad I'm not a woman:
1. I can wear jeans 99% of the time and still be considered normal.
2. I can toss a jacket over a t-shirt and jeans and be considered well dressed
3. Shoes. Seriously, I own like 4 pairs. I can wear the same ones for 3 months without change.
4. Shoes, none of this heels shit.
5. I can be emotionally dead without seeming too cold or callous.
6. I don't have to deal with people hitting on me constantly. That's not necessarily great in retrospect.
7. I can be in college and still read comics without looking stupid.
8. I will never be judged based on how slutty I look.
9. That monthly thing? Not an issue. Isn't it wonderful?
10. Double standards work in my favour.
So that's just 10. It took me all of like 2 minutes to think them up.
It's good to be a man.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Theft or sharing?
So, as you probably don't know, I got a notice from my school and the RIAA about my use of BitTorent to download an album that I was interested in hearing. The basic gist of the letter was that I had stolen said album and that I was to immediately delete the content.
Was this really theft though? Let's be honest, it was an artist I'd never really heard of before, and someone who I would never had boughten an album of. In the long term, does the fact that I've downloaded music mean that I'm 'taking' money away from hardworking musicians? Not at all. Firstly, it's a fact that musicians make less money from CD sales than from almost any other outlet. When a band puts out a CD most of the money goes into business expenses and to pay the producers. Musicians make their money from touring and from selling their products (hats, bags, shirts...)
Secondly, and note that I'm speaking from personal experience only,
downloading an album generally means that I'm more likely to go out and buy it. In all fairness, I would never buy albums if I haven't heard the sound before, especially a come out album. By downloading an album, you're giving consumers a chance to hear what you're offering, something only offered by radio. and let's be honest, radio isn't a great indicator. Not every band has songs that are all the same, and by basing choice off of what a radio station and/or a record label deems to be 'the best song(s)' from any specific album usually means you get disappointed.
Thirdly, and this is my big point, its completely legal for me to buy an album and give it to a friend. It's legal for someone to start a business selling used CDs. It's not legal for people I don't know to give me something? Looking at it logically, when I buy an album, I own those specific tracks in that specific instance. It's not illegal for me to buy a picasso print to then photocopy it for a friend. I'm not trying to pass it off as my own, I'm just getting people interested in what I think is cool.
But at the end of it all, I'm just a 19 year old kid who thinks the RIAA is a waste of time, space, and air.
Was this really theft though? Let's be honest, it was an artist I'd never really heard of before, and someone who I would never had boughten an album of. In the long term, does the fact that I've downloaded music mean that I'm 'taking' money away from hardworking musicians? Not at all. Firstly, it's a fact that musicians make less money from CD sales than from almost any other outlet. When a band puts out a CD most of the money goes into business expenses and to pay the producers. Musicians make their money from touring and from selling their products (hats, bags, shirts...)
Secondly, and note that I'm speaking from personal experience only,
downloading an album generally means that I'm more likely to go out and buy it. In all fairness, I would never buy albums if I haven't heard the sound before, especially a come out album. By downloading an album, you're giving consumers a chance to hear what you're offering, something only offered by radio. and let's be honest, radio isn't a great indicator. Not every band has songs that are all the same, and by basing choice off of what a radio station and/or a record label deems to be 'the best song(s)' from any specific album usually means you get disappointed.
Thirdly, and this is my big point, its completely legal for me to buy an album and give it to a friend. It's legal for someone to start a business selling used CDs. It's not legal for people I don't know to give me something? Looking at it logically, when I buy an album, I own those specific tracks in that specific instance. It's not illegal for me to buy a picasso print to then photocopy it for a friend. I'm not trying to pass it off as my own, I'm just getting people interested in what I think is cool.
But at the end of it all, I'm just a 19 year old kid who thinks the RIAA is a waste of time, space, and air.
Friday, August 10, 2007
9 reasons every student should take a gap year
So I've been off of this thing, working on stuff at home. Current issues include: School didn't send course registation packet. Was due July 27, just sent in a form. Old ladies coming for lunch. Wild villagers coming for drinks. Must remove 'trees from forest', good lord. Still have yet to shower.
Ignoring all of that, I give you another issue of plagirism at its best. Today's plagirised article comes from MSN.
Tired of school and not ready to go back to classroom-style learning?
Ignoring all of that, I give you another issue of plagirism at its best. Today's plagirised article comes from MSN.
Tired of school and not ready to go back to classroom-style learning?
Jenny Ferguson
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Before continuing your studies, think about taking a break. Taking a gap year is a popular activity for many Europeans, even Prince William took one! Here are nine reasons why you should take a gap year before going to college, university or grad school.
Take A Break
You’ve worked hard. Whether you’ve just graduated from high school or are now a university graduate planning on attending teacher’s college, it’s time to take a break. Regroup before you burn out. Besides, the last thing the world needs is another teacher who starts her career jaded and tired from five years of university.
Give Back
Spend some time giving back to your parents, your country and people in need. Find a great volunteer program that’s orientated to gap year students. Meet other people from around the globe and get to know the real world before you graduate!
Get Orientation
Most people don’t know what they want to do when they grow-up. By the time you’re 17, the world expects you to make a career choice. This can be some pretty heavy stress. Even at 25, direction is something most are still seeking. Before you put down $20,000 on a degree, know what you want to do. Or at least figure out if you like children before jumping into an Early Childhood Education program.
Money, Money, Money
With the rising cost of tuition, and room and board while away at school, a gap year is the perfect time to increase your savings account. Not everyone has the money to go back to school, so take a year and make some money. Do it in a fun way. Work abroad as an au pair or participate in SWAP. The Government of Canada has some amazing opportunities for youth. You could work as a guide at Vimy Ridge in France!
Swap Working Holidays
Student Guide Program
See the World
See the world or at least a little part of it. Move out of your parent’s basement for a year and do a little exploring. Head to Europe, Africa or across Canada to find a new environment to experience. You’ll find that after being out on your own and doing a little traveling, you’ll have done a lot of growing-up—but not in the bad way. Sometimes all you need is a little perspective to get ready to go back to school.
Study Overseas
Although this might sound a little like school, it’s not the same thing. Take a break from your life and take courses at another university or college. This is especially relevant when it comes to language courses. Learn to speak Spanish or Russian. Investigate something you can’t do at your home school. The best part is you might be able to get some transfer credits. See Mom, I wasn’t on holiday!
Teach English
Teaching English is a great way to earn money and take a break from being a student-sponge! It’s hard to keep absorbing information when you’re full. You’ll find if you share a bit of your knowledge, you’ll be ready to come home and get back into your studious ways. Try Japan for a strange and wonderful cultural experience!
Pick Up A Hobby
Do you secretly love to knit? Or is it dance that drives you to perform? Pick up or perfect your hobby while taking a break from classroom structured learning. Look for a great internship or the perfect part-time job to get into your hobby. Try rock climbing or pottery.
Make New Friends
Meet new people and escape your clique. Best friends are amazing and I wouldn’t trade mine for the world, but it’s time to broaden your horizons. Why not make friends all over the world? You’ll find that years down the line you always have a guest bedroom to sleep in. Getting out of your comfort zone is the way to promote change and revitalize your life. Who knows who you might meet on your working holiday in Brazil; possibly a future spouse or a best friend?
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bridging the gap
Gap years are a growing trend in North America. Check with your school to see if you can defer admission. This way you’ve got a “go back to school plan” and everyone - your parents, friends and family - can support your decision to explore or take a well-deserved break.
Gap Year Resources:
Sunday, August 5, 2007
The Simpsons Avatar...
So I've been wondering recently how and why everyone has their own Simpsons avatars. More specifically, how they looked so much like the person, where they got it, and how I could get one. I need better things to do with my time.
ANYWAYS, after a bit of searching, I have finally discovered the location of said avatar builder.
Http://www.simpsonsmovie.com
IT's super fun, and actually pretty good.
Check out my avatar at the bottom of your screen.
On an unrelated note, its 2.1 weeks until I head down to Massachussetts and begin my life as a Canadian expatriate living in the USA. Good lord.
Thats all for now, stay tuned...
J
ANYWAYS, after a bit of searching, I have finally discovered the location of said avatar builder.
Http://www.simpsonsmovie.com
IT's super fun, and actually pretty good.
Check out my avatar at the bottom of your screen.
On an unrelated note, its 2.1 weeks until I head down to Massachussetts and begin my life as a Canadian expatriate living in the USA. Good lord.
Thats all for now, stay tuned...
J
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Why Geeks and Nerds Are Worth It...
So I'm like 20 odd days after my last post. not too cool, I wanted to do it at a maximum of 2 weeks, but ok. Anyways, because I haven't actually thought of a topic in a while (thus the drought), I decided to post this instead. A list (made by a woman) of why it's better to date a geek... Enjoy
In the wide world of dating, there are many options. Do you go for the flashy guy with the smooth smile, or the dude in the corner typing away on his laptop? The following are reasons why I think my fellow females should pay more attention to the quiet geeks and nerds, and less attention to the flashy boys.
1.) While geeks and nerds may be awkward, they’re well-meaning 9 out of 10 times. That smooth dude with the sly grin and the spider hands? Wonder what HIS intentions are... plus, I’ve never had a geek guy not call me when he said he would. Score major points THERE.
2.) They’re useful. In this tech-savvy world, it’s great to have a b/f who can make your laptop, desktop, and just about anything else that plugs into a wall behave itself.
3.) They’re more romantic than they’re given credit for. Ok true, their idea of romance might be to make up a spiffy web-page with all the reasons why they love you, with links to pics of you and sonnets and such... but hey. It lasts longer than flowers, plus you can show your friends.
4.) Due to their neglected status, there are plenty to choose from. You like ‘em tall and slender? There are plenty of geeks/nerds who are. You like ‘em smaller with more meat on their bones? Got that too.
5.) They’ve got brains. Come on now, how can intelligence be a bad thing?
6.) Most are quite good at remembering dates. Like birthdates and such, especially if they know it’ll make you happy. Due again to their neglected status, they’re more attentive than guys who “have more options”. Plus, with all that down time without a steady girlfriend, they’ll likely have mental lists of all the things they’d love to do once they GOT a girlfriend.
7.) Sex. Yep. Sex. I’m not really familiar with this myself, but I’ve friends who’ve been intimate with geek guys and it’s raves all around. They say a virgin wrote the Kama Sutra... all that time thinking about sex, imagining sex, dreaming about sex, (they are male after all) coupled with a desire to make you happy? Use your imagination.
8.) They’re relatively low-maintenance. Most can be fueled on pizza, Twinkies and Mt Dew. No complicated dinners needed here, so if you’re not the best cook, eh. Can you order a pizza?
9.) Most frequent bars as often as slugs frequent salt mines. You won’t have to worry much about your geek guy getting his “groove” on with club hotties because, frankly, he’ll be too busy rooting around under his computer wondering where that spare cable went. You won’t have to worry about him flirting with other women because, 9 out of 10 times, he’ll zip right by them in a perfect b-line towards the nearest electronics store. I’ve seen this happen.
Me: “Eww. Victoria Secret’s Models... They’re so skinny. How is that feminine? You can see her ribs!”
Geek Guy: “ooooooo...”
Me: “Hey!” *notices he is staring lustfully towards the computer store*
Geek Guy: “What?”
Me: “Never mind...”
10.) Although he may not want to go to every outing with you, you can arrange swaps, as in, you’ll go to his Gamer Con dressed as an elf princess if he’ll take you to the ballet. Plus, if he doesn’t want to go someplace with you, you won’t have to worry much about what he’s up to. You’ll probably come home to find him asleep on his keyboard in a sea of Mt. Dew cans with code blinking from the screen. It’s ok. He’s used to this. Just toss a blanket over him and turn out the light.
11.) His friends aren’t jerks. I can’t stress this enough. You’ll more likely get “Omg! A GIRL!! Can I see?!” than “Hey hot stuff back that ass up here and let me get some grub on...” They’re awkward geeks too and will, 9 times out of 10, treat you with the utmost respect and, more than likely, a note of awe. A cute girl picked one of their clan to date? It could happen to them! Hope! Drag some of your single girlfriends over, open up a pack of Mt. Dew, crack open the DnD set and get working. Nothing impresses geek guys more than a girl who can hack-n-slash (well ok maybe if she can code... a geek can dream).
12.) They’re rarely if ever possessive. They trust you, so you can be yourself around them. You like to walk around the house in a ratty t-shirt for comfort? He won’t care. He does too! They won’t get pissy if you don’t wear make-up or don’t want to bother primping your hair. If you gain a few pounds, they won’t try their best to make you feel like crap.
13.) They’re usually very well educated. Physics majors and the like. See #5. You won’t have to listen to him blathering on about his car (ok maybe a little), he’ll have loads of other interesting things to talk about. Politics, world events, how much the chicken burgers down at the local place rock, so long as you douse them in hot sauce...
14.) You’ll almost never have to hear, “Yaw dawg whazzap!!” plop out of their mouths. Unless it’s in jest. They spell properly, use correct punctuation, and are able to tell the difference between the toilet and the floor. They almost never get “wasted”, so you won’t have to worry about coming home to find him and his friends passed out on the floor amidst a pile of beer bottles. Mt. Dew cans, perhaps...
15.) And the final reason why geeks and nerds make great boyfriends: They actually give a damn about you. Not how you look (though that’s a plus), not how skinny you are, not how much make-up you primp yourself up with, but they like you for you. That kind of thing lasts longer than “DaMN baby you got a fine ass!!!” Believe me.
Yeah, so that's today's show. Drive safe.
Why Geeks and Nerds Are Worth It...
In the wide world of dating, there are many options. Do you go for the flashy guy with the smooth smile, or the dude in the corner typing away on his laptop? The following are reasons why I think my fellow females should pay more attention to the quiet geeks and nerds, and less attention to the flashy boys.
1.) While geeks and nerds may be awkward, they’re well-meaning 9 out of 10 times. That smooth dude with the sly grin and the spider hands? Wonder what HIS intentions are... plus, I’ve never had a geek guy not call me when he said he would. Score major points THERE.
2.) They’re useful. In this tech-savvy world, it’s great to have a b/f who can make your laptop, desktop, and just about anything else that plugs into a wall behave itself.
3.) They’re more romantic than they’re given credit for. Ok true, their idea of romance might be to make up a spiffy web-page with all the reasons why they love you, with links to pics of you and sonnets and such... but hey. It lasts longer than flowers, plus you can show your friends.
4.) Due to their neglected status, there are plenty to choose from. You like ‘em tall and slender? There are plenty of geeks/nerds who are. You like ‘em smaller with more meat on their bones? Got that too.
5.) They’ve got brains. Come on now, how can intelligence be a bad thing?
6.) Most are quite good at remembering dates. Like birthdates and such, especially if they know it’ll make you happy. Due again to their neglected status, they’re more attentive than guys who “have more options”. Plus, with all that down time without a steady girlfriend, they’ll likely have mental lists of all the things they’d love to do once they GOT a girlfriend.
7.) Sex. Yep. Sex. I’m not really familiar with this myself, but I’ve friends who’ve been intimate with geek guys and it’s raves all around. They say a virgin wrote the Kama Sutra... all that time thinking about sex, imagining sex, dreaming about sex, (they are male after all) coupled with a desire to make you happy? Use your imagination.
8.) They’re relatively low-maintenance. Most can be fueled on pizza, Twinkies and Mt Dew. No complicated dinners needed here, so if you’re not the best cook, eh. Can you order a pizza?
9.) Most frequent bars as often as slugs frequent salt mines. You won’t have to worry much about your geek guy getting his “groove” on with club hotties because, frankly, he’ll be too busy rooting around under his computer wondering where that spare cable went. You won’t have to worry about him flirting with other women because, 9 out of 10 times, he’ll zip right by them in a perfect b-line towards the nearest electronics store. I’ve seen this happen.
Me: “Eww. Victoria Secret’s Models... They’re so skinny. How is that feminine? You can see her ribs!”
Geek Guy: “ooooooo...”
Me: “Hey!” *notices he is staring lustfully towards the computer store*
Geek Guy: “What?”
Me: “Never mind...”
10.) Although he may not want to go to every outing with you, you can arrange swaps, as in, you’ll go to his Gamer Con dressed as an elf princess if he’ll take you to the ballet. Plus, if he doesn’t want to go someplace with you, you won’t have to worry much about what he’s up to. You’ll probably come home to find him asleep on his keyboard in a sea of Mt. Dew cans with code blinking from the screen. It’s ok. He’s used to this. Just toss a blanket over him and turn out the light.
11.) His friends aren’t jerks. I can’t stress this enough. You’ll more likely get “Omg! A GIRL!! Can I see?!” than “Hey hot stuff back that ass up here and let me get some grub on...” They’re awkward geeks too and will, 9 times out of 10, treat you with the utmost respect and, more than likely, a note of awe. A cute girl picked one of their clan to date? It could happen to them! Hope! Drag some of your single girlfriends over, open up a pack of Mt. Dew, crack open the DnD set and get working. Nothing impresses geek guys more than a girl who can hack-n-slash (well ok maybe if she can code... a geek can dream).
12.) They’re rarely if ever possessive. They trust you, so you can be yourself around them. You like to walk around the house in a ratty t-shirt for comfort? He won’t care. He does too! They won’t get pissy if you don’t wear make-up or don’t want to bother primping your hair. If you gain a few pounds, they won’t try their best to make you feel like crap.
13.) They’re usually very well educated. Physics majors and the like. See #5. You won’t have to listen to him blathering on about his car (ok maybe a little), he’ll have loads of other interesting things to talk about. Politics, world events, how much the chicken burgers down at the local place rock, so long as you douse them in hot sauce...
14.) You’ll almost never have to hear, “Yaw dawg whazzap!!” plop out of their mouths. Unless it’s in jest. They spell properly, use correct punctuation, and are able to tell the difference between the toilet and the floor. They almost never get “wasted”, so you won’t have to worry about coming home to find him and his friends passed out on the floor amidst a pile of beer bottles. Mt. Dew cans, perhaps...
15.) And the final reason why geeks and nerds make great boyfriends: They actually give a damn about you. Not how you look (though that’s a plus), not how skinny you are, not how much make-up you primp yourself up with, but they like you for you. That kind of thing lasts longer than “DaMN baby you got a fine ass!!!” Believe me.
Yeah, so that's today's show. Drive safe.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Nipples? Really?
So, I was going through this pretty upscale mall on my way to the local AMC to watch a movie last night (Norbit, Eddie Murphy, very funny) and I was looking into the store windows as I went along. Now, I noticed something at the D&G window; they had some mannequins male and female and one of the female mannequins was wearing a tight shirt. She had nipples. Pointy ones that were blatantly obvious. You could have cut glass with one of her fake breasts.
Why does a mannequin need nipples? Is it having mannequin babies and feeding them mannequin milk? Is this to emphasize how the shirt would look on a woman with nipples just like that who decided to go bra-less?
I've decided something from that. Our society is becoming more accepting of what were considered socially immoral taboos. Think about it, there's a Canadian movie called 'Shortbus' which is -apparently- a porno with plot. Girls (younger and younger) are dressing to conceal the least amount of skin possible. Men wearing hats don't tip them to ladies anymore and most of them (us) won't think of taking said hat off indoors.
Now, to be fair, not all of this is bad. We accept the gay community (at least, more so than before). We're starting to cut back on the amount of smoking we allow in public (I'm going to go into this one day). We allow our white daughters to date black men (even though most people still freak out a little inside).
So, maybe things are working. Maybe you just have to take the good along with the bad and the ugly (some of those girls mentioned above should not be wearing those clothes. The burka solves that problem, now convincing them to wear it... hmmm.).
Maybe...
But nipples on a freaking mannequin? Now that's just wrong.
Why does a mannequin need nipples? Is it having mannequin babies and feeding them mannequin milk? Is this to emphasize how the shirt would look on a woman with nipples just like that who decided to go bra-less?
I've decided something from that. Our society is becoming more accepting of what were considered socially immoral taboos. Think about it, there's a Canadian movie called 'Shortbus' which is -apparently- a porno with plot. Girls (younger and younger) are dressing to conceal the least amount of skin possible. Men wearing hats don't tip them to ladies anymore and most of them (us) won't think of taking said hat off indoors.
Now, to be fair, not all of this is bad. We accept the gay community (at least, more so than before). We're starting to cut back on the amount of smoking we allow in public (I'm going to go into this one day). We allow our white daughters to date black men (even though most people still freak out a little inside).
So, maybe things are working. Maybe you just have to take the good along with the bad and the ugly (some of those girls mentioned above should not be wearing those clothes. The burka solves that problem, now convincing them to wear it... hmmm.).
Maybe...
But nipples on a freaking mannequin? Now that's just wrong.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
On a related note, I'd like to note that two blocks over from the 'The War on Google' block, was a block called 'Inside Canada's anti-war movement'. Thought that was somewhat ironic... or maybe it was something else. I found it humorous.
I apologize if that post made no sense, I'm hopped up on coffee waiting for the time to pass before I have to pack and get ready for my flight to Beijing that the idiotic travel agent screwed up.
Gah. Peace out.
I apologize if that post made no sense, I'm hopped up on coffee waiting for the time to pass before I have to pack and get ready for my flight to Beijing that the idiotic travel agent screwed up.
Gah. Peace out.
The War on... Who the hell cares anymore?
So, I just glanced at the latest issue of 'MacLean's' (May 21, 07) and at the top is a little block on 'The War on Google'. Which got me thinking, how many wars do we have? We have a War on Drugs, the War on Terror, the War on Obesity... On a Google search, "The war on" resulted in (approximately) 9.5 million results. Within the first ten are, 'The War on Terror', 'The War on Drugs', 'The War on Iraq', 'The War on Guns', 'The War on Spam', and 'The War on Christmas'.
How many 'wars' can we have? Why are we involved in all these 'wars'? Why are they even 'wars' in the first place? So I thought about it and this is what I've got.
Dictionary.com gave me this:
'War'
So, number 6 more or less got it. It's a struggle. A struggle against what? Is it truely a struggle that we wish to perpetuate? Do we declare war on anything we don't like? I thought Google was the good guy? or was that yesterday? Are we allowed to declare war on anything? Have we declared a war on dandruff? (Actually, come to think of it, I swear I heard that in a commercial once). or Maybe a war on slow internet? I know! A war on shitty HBO movies that are three years old and advertised as new and kinda suck but we watch them anyways because it's four in the morning and we should be asleep anyways? We could call it 'TWOSHBOMTATYOAAANAKSBWWTABIFITMAWSBAA'. Maybe not.
The fact is, we haven't won a war since WWII. Think about it, we lost the war on hippies, , there was Korea, we had the war on yuppies, Vietnam (we all know how much of a victory ~that~ was)... Christ, recently, we've had all the wars I've listed above and a million more. We keep declaring wars, but we never finish them. We let them peter out, we let them fall from our minds as a new CD, a new movie, a new celebrity, or even just a new war comes up.
My point is, finish what you start! I say that in almost everything I end up doing, (especially when I was working in a Hong Kong kitchen and as a waiter), and its true. We start these wars to win votes, to gain support for our ideas and policies, and then we drop them to move onto the thought of the day. Here's a thought for your day, 'Think. Just think. Think about anything, as long as you're thinking. As long as you're not watching TV or sitting on Facebook or whatever you do, you're doing yourself a favor.'
I'm rambling again, so this is where I'll let off. On a side note, and as an introduction, my name's James. This might last the rest of my life, this might die now, it all depends on how I want to play it. Thanks for tuning in.
Peace out.
How many 'wars' can we have? Why are we involved in all these 'wars'? Why are they even 'wars' in the first place? So I thought about it and this is what I've got.
Dictionary.com gave me this:
'War'
| 1. | a conflict carried on by force of arms, as between nations or between parties within a nation; warfare, as by land, sea, or air. (It isn't this) |
| 2. | a state or period of armed hostility or active military operations: The two nations were at war with each other.(Hmm... Not this either) |
| 3. | a contest carried on by force of arms, as in a series of battles or campaigns: the War of 1812. (Not really this either) |
| 4. | active hostility or contention; conflict; contest: a war of words. (Nope) |
| 5. | aggressive business conflict, as through severe price cutting in the same industry or any other means of undermining competitors: a fare war among airlines; a trade war between nations. (Nah) |
| 6. | a struggle: a war for men's minds; a war against poverty.(OK, so they used it in the way I'm talking about.) |
| 7. | armed fighting, as a science, profession, activity, or art; methods or principles of waging armed conflict: War is the soldier's business. (Not at all) |
| 8. | Cards. (Same word, but not what I'm looking for.)
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| 9. | Archaic. a battle. ('Archaic'? Christ... I thought it was still a definition of a war) |
So, number 6 more or less got it. It's a struggle. A struggle against what? Is it truely a struggle that we wish to perpetuate? Do we declare war on anything we don't like? I thought Google was the good guy? or was that yesterday? Are we allowed to declare war on anything? Have we declared a war on dandruff? (Actually, come to think of it, I swear I heard that in a commercial once). or Maybe a war on slow internet? I know! A war on shitty HBO movies that are three years old and advertised as new and kinda suck but we watch them anyways because it's four in the morning and we should be asleep anyways? We could call it 'TWOSHBOMTATYOAAANAKSBWWTABIFITMAWSBAA'. Maybe not.
The fact is, we haven't won a war since WWII. Think about it, we lost the war on hippies, , there was Korea, we had the war on yuppies, Vietnam (we all know how much of a victory ~that~ was)... Christ, recently, we've had all the wars I've listed above and a million more. We keep declaring wars, but we never finish them. We let them peter out, we let them fall from our minds as a new CD, a new movie, a new celebrity, or even just a new war comes up.
My point is, finish what you start! I say that in almost everything I end up doing, (especially when I was working in a Hong Kong kitchen and as a waiter), and its true. We start these wars to win votes, to gain support for our ideas and policies, and then we drop them to move onto the thought of the day. Here's a thought for your day, 'Think. Just think. Think about anything, as long as you're thinking. As long as you're not watching TV or sitting on Facebook or whatever you do, you're doing yourself a favor.'
I'm rambling again, so this is where I'll let off. On a side note, and as an introduction, my name's James. This might last the rest of my life, this might die now, it all depends on how I want to play it. Thanks for tuning in.
Peace out.
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