My Writings. My Thoughts.
Things That Are Weird
December 8th, 2008
These are a few random things in life that make me laugh. Or at least smile inwardly and think that humans are weird. If you have one you saw today, feel free to throw it into the comments.
1. The avoidance of eye contact with a stranger when you’re walking down the sidewalk–Every one of us kind of looks around until we get within ten feet. Once we’re there, we’re allowed to look at each other and maybe nod or something. Weird.
2. Dancing–I know, I think it’s fun too. I just don’t get it.
3. Facebook status updates–Sure, I do it too. I don’t know what it’s for, though. “Britton is writing this blog.” Did your life just change? Maybe a little? Are you more happy or less? Any taller? Check your back pocket, is your wallet still there?
4. Roll along backpacks–What in the world?
5. The fact that there is a show on NBC called “Dirty Sexy Money”–Wow. That same title would attract apes straight out of the rainforest. Welcome to devolution.
6. People that have Macs and think they’re better, but don’t know why–You just spent a lot of money on that shiny plastic. (PS I have a Mac… I’m just 
saying that you ought to have a reason to buy your laptop for the price of two).
7. The idea of not acting interested in someone when you go on a date–Like you’re trying to send the message “Hey, I was thinking maybe I would go to dinner and then miniature golfing tonight. You can come. If you want. I don’t really care. I’m far more interested in things like textbooks and superballs. But hey, you can come. Person. That I’m not interested in.”
8. The fact that we all want each other’s approval–Admit it. You do. Even if you hide it, somewhere deep down inside you’re happy when someone approves of what you do or say. I don’t get that one in the least. I should to wear my clothes inside out tomorrow or something just to see if I can get my brain not to care. (The picture is a seal of approval. HA!)
9. Movie critics–That’s a job? Holy crap!
10. Fretting about gas mileage–Say that I handed you about a ton and a half of metal and told you to get it to take you (and the entire pile) ten miles away with just a milk jug full of flammable liquid. Wow. I can’t even imagine how in the world that works so efficiently. Much less a car that gets 30 MPG or more. That’s from here to sandy. With one gallon of gas. I can barely start a camp fire with that.
I’ll probably add more some time… for now, that is my random thought of the day.
Agreed. All weird. The funny thing about gas mileage is that no matter how hard you try, you are always still spending more than that other guy who’s car is more effecient, and he is laughing at you. Thats why I don’t even try.
The approval thing really strikes a chord with me, because I have noticed since getting home from Alaska that everyone hates everything. Meaning that no-matter what you do, say, like, or wear, somebody out there thinks you are an idiot for it, no matter what. I challenge anyone to think of a topic that is %100 disagreement proof. Well, besides religion, because we know everyone agrees about that… Jihad!
Just like Tyson, that approval one got me too. That is an odd thought that I am always seeking approval even if I don’t really like or care for the person I am seeking approval from.
I do disagree, however, about gas mileage fretting. As a huge fan of efficient gadgets (cars, paintball guns, phones, etc) I think the ability to get the most out of a gallon of fuel is incredible. I think you summed it up yourself- it is incredible that 2000lbs of metal is being moved my a mere liquid that is flammable. I think it is worth while seeing how far you can get on just one gallon. It sure pays off when a gallon of gas is more than a gallon of milk.
Chickens. Chickens are weird, and a bit creepy. Their brain is the size of a pea…and can live with their head cut-off (as long as the brain stem is still attached–creepy!). If you have a moment, watch a chicken. Its weird.
Wow that blog made me LOL twice…