Nonsense

There will be no new post this week.  Our next post will be up on Dec. 6th (Monday)  Have a great Thanksgiving.


This week we are going to briefly touch on some situations which make absolutely zero sense to the two of us.  Whether you are a student, adult, female or male we are quite sure you have probably noticed these same things and thus concur with us.  Thank you for reading, and more importantly continuing to read.

"The Name Game"

Now this one I cannot understand at all. Not even close.  Since kindergarten through elementary school, high school, and yes, even college I have observed this happening. I am talking about people forgetting to put their name on something they turn it.  It doesnt jus have to be a small insignificant piece of homework, it can even include an important exam or quiz.  It really doesnt matter.  People are constantly forgetting to sign their name to their work.  It absolutely baffles me how people cannot seem to accomplishe this simple, menial task.  I mean I can safely say I have never had this problem.  I mean when you get an exam passed out to you, how is the first thing not writing your name down?  Are you so anxious to get started, or so excited to begin?  I am confused, just plain confused.  Is it because I am smarter than everyone?  Helllll No.  You are talking about the person who changed his major after 3 years in college  because he did so poorly on his final exam in a class.  Well turns out I actually got an A on the final exam, so really I was doing fine in the class,who knew (all a true story by the way)? Obvioulsy I am no genius, but I would like to think I have a lot of common sense, at least enought to put my damn name on a piece of paper for a grade.

"Cramming"

Once again I must admit this has often been a downfall of mine in the past.  I have now fully recovered and have at last made the right choice.  I’m talking about cramming and the utter pointless point behind this strategy.  I have seen countless times in college “that” kid who shows up and has forgot to study.  He will whip out his notebook and notes and try furiously to study for ten minutes before the class starts.  I mean let’s face it, 99 out of 100 people are not going to be able to remember anything by glancing at it once before class starts.  At this point in time you just need to accept the fact you’re an idiot and remember next time to study more.  I can call anyone who has done this an idiot because I did this very same thing two months ago, and yes I am an idiot.   I showed up to my Juvenile Delinquency class and had no idea we had an exam.  Instead of panicking I accepted my fate   and bravely went into the classroom knowing full well I was going to fail.  I finished the exam in ten minutes and receive a 28% on it.  This was an extreme case of utter failure, completely my fault, and no excuses.  Sometimes things slip our mind.  You just have to accept it and move on.

“The Spacing”

An area all people at one time or more probably visit would be a public restroom. This issue is two-sided in that both women and men endure their own unique issues. First, and foremost, let us touch on the design of restrooms. Men’s restrooms designs don’t make since in that there is a definite minimum distance urinals can be spaced together. However many builders fail to appreciate that bodies use space and it is incredibly awkward to have your hips and legs grazing or colliding with another gentleman’s while you are both relieving yourselves. That’s why I must say it makes no sense not to try and design for functionality and practicality. Women on the other hand if my observations on correct have restrooms without enough stalls given that there line is nearly a mile long.  You have most assuredly noticed this anytime you have ever been to a place where you can publicly drink.  While this doesn’t make sense, there is no easy solution. I also wonder if it might because women spend more time at the wash station and mirror which just causes over crowding. Either way I impart on Congress and our congressional leaders to make legislation on restroom dimensions and design especially the bars and other high volume places.

“The Right Side”

While this is quite a pet peeve of mine, it also confuses me greatly. Most buildings have two sets of doors. And for those who may not know, it is almost ingrained from whatever direction you are approaching you go through the right side. You are leaving you exit from the right side; you enter from the right side. This is along the lines of how the road system works here in America. This system allows an established flow pattern that smoothes out so many situations. This way you are ramming, knocking people over trying to squeeze through a door way. It does not make sense to me that people would not adhere to this either from the ease of use or even just the natural feel it has to do with. Along this principle of using the “right side” is also sidewalks. Pedestrians are the objects of motion on sidewalks much as vehicles or cars are for roads. Again the flow and stream which this allows, prevents running into people or the game of which direction to choose when meeting someone and you both hesitate which side to take are have to shuffle back and forth for a few precious moments. Now I should emphasize this is probably a country dependent rule, here in America it would be encouraged for our citizens and visitors to try and think what makes sense.  Next time you are walking down the sidewalk, do everyone a favor and go right.  It is the “right” thing to do.

“Weighing the Benefit”

Some of us do this unfortunately, including me. I do not have a regular workout regiment, and this is quite noticeable. The main reason this is that when things get busy and they normally do, exercise is what I cut first. Obviously exercising improves your health, not just physically but also mentally. So why when there are so many benefits would I cut this activity? It is usually pretty simple, usually I head in a different direction such as choosing to watch way too much television.  Some of us exercise more than others but irregardless of your frequency we are pretty sure you have noticed some of the same "fouls" we have.  Most of these do not make a lick of sense and after reading I think you will side with our logic.  The first point which must be given attention is the wearing of polo shirts and jeans to the gym.  I have seen some people work out in these items and this usually constitutes a long stare and shake of my head.  I mean there are no logical reasons or advantage to wearing these items in a hot, sweaty, smelly environment, such as a gym.  The other things I don’t really understand are the people who exercise once like every couple weeks.  You aren’t really accomplishing anything to be completely honest. I am willing to bet, these people are the same ones who are wearing the polo shirts and jeans.  I guess we probably shouldn’t hate on these people because they are still out there exercising and trying to better themselves. I think it is much easier to forgive someone who only exercises casually as compared to the polo wearing gym enthusisasts. I am sorry, I just cannot forgive you. I cannot and will not. To the rest of you normal people out there, we would like to extend a thanks your way for wearing completely normal and adequate clothing to the gym. 



OMG

We all know how much of an impact Facebook has had on our society.  Somewhere around 85% of college students alone are using this social network device.  In fact it has made the owner, another Harvard dropout, one of the richest people in the world.  This is really quite astonishing as I think people mainly get on Facebook for two reasons.  They are either on to take-up time while they are bored or waiting, or they are using it as a means to keep in touch with current friendships or build new ones.  Once you have logged on let’s face it, you are either looking at photos or reading statuses of your friends.  After you have been using Facebook for awhile I’m sure you have noticed a very humorous pattern.  Almost all of us fall into this pattern.  Once you have finished reading this post you can decide into which category you most closely fall.

"The Quoters"

This is the person who is constantly providing insightful, uplifting, or inspiring quotes.  They always have something positive to say and rarely switch up updating about anything else.  They may be quoting a famous philosopher, celebrity, or the good Lord himself.  These people really don’t bother us at all and often cause us to think for a moment about what is actually being posted.  Perhaps these people, these “quoters,” should be commended.  Whichever it may be I am sure you have seen these people all over the “book.”

"The Lyricist"

This person is probably just as common if not more common as the Quoters.  These are the individuals who are always putting up catchy portions of songs.  Usually after a new song comes out people across the world have posted it many times throughout the first week, thusly soon killing that song and ruining it for the rest of us.  On this note if I see one more person’s status read, “I could really use a wish right now,” or ‘rain makes corn, corn makes whiskey, whiskey makes my baby feel a little frisky,” I’m going to kill someone.  These are both very catchy songs and the first one features one of my favorite rappers in Eminem; this however cannot stop me from being bothered by these statuses. Sometimes these people even mix it up by posting some lyricist they created themselves. Unfortunately rarely can people tell that it is original until they have to ask, either way bravo.

"Woe is me"

This category is probably one of my favorites.  I have to admit at times I have even been known to partake myself.  I do not condone these statuses however, nor will I ever.  The people who fall into this category are the ones who feel it is their necessity to post every conceivable misfortune or turn of bad luck which falls their way.  Look, no one cares your cat died, or you dropped your apple at lunch.  We all know you are looking for something I like to call “pity comments.”  I get it, you’re having a bad day, you’re tired, or sick.  Congratulations, you are in the exact same predicament as probable 20 or 30 million other people.  Just because they are posting it as well does not make it right.  One of my all time favorites are when people post the status reading something along the lines of “ OMG, I am so exhausted today, I can’t even believe it.”  Let me ask right now, who out there is not constantly exhausted?  We all have busy and tedious days.  A very small proportion of us get the recommended eight hours of sleep.  *(I am not making fun of those of you who post this way, I just find it ironic.  Like I said previously, I myself have used this one as well from time to time.  I am not special or unique either.)   A subset of this category are the people who constantly complain about work and the misery which ensues.  Again, you are not unique, almost everyone works and very few people are truly happy with their jobs.  Especially in college, you are not meant to be happy with your job; it’s supposed to simply provide you with funds to help you get by.  Quit complaining and be grateful you have a job at all.  If you hate it that much you can always quit, and then you can post about not having any money at all. Also come your friends come to dread flu season, because should you get it, their pages will be spammed to the max with how terrible you feel, how you could really use a bowl of soup, and your going to miss so much because you are ill.

"The Wedding Planner"

                These individuals are very interesting.  Through reading their statuses you basically get an idea of what their entire day is going to be like, from the day they wake up until they head back to bed.  An example may read something like this, from the writings of a young female. “Shower, breakfast, 1^st class at ten, lunch, classes 2-4, break.  After break going on a run with the bestie, showering again, dinner at panda express, then studying, and finally bed… long day aheaadddd!”  They literally map their day out for you, letting you know what exactly they are doing hour by hour.  At times they may switch up the pattern and go for the full five day week schedule in which they document noteworthy events extending from Monday through Friday.

“The Politician”

These are the folks that no matter the election cycle, share their politic opinions or general government thoughts. “Can’t wait for the government to come bail me out”, etc. Now like most categories I fall into this sometimes. Facebook creates an easy source to try and compel people to think about the political process without directly having to confront or get in someone’s face about it. However most people are already decided which makes these posts just very annoying especially when you are of the opposite party or philosophy. These statuses normally are of the negative tone as well, never sharing the positives of the process, such as their ability to vote.

"The Observer"

This individual posts perhaps any random thought or seemingly clever detail they might have observed. The observation do not even need to be particularly insightful, “The buses are always running late”.  I definitely fit into this category. It’s too easy to believe our observations express some unique subculture that no one else has been able to figure out. While at times they probably see a new prospective many of the observations lead others to just wonder why. Perhaps the observer is more fishing for comments rather than adding some unbelievable truth.  Usually these observations are just blatantly obvious and really no one really cares.  Contrary to this fact these statuses are some of the most popular and will often yield a very high amount of comments or “likes.”  If nothing else they cause us to briefly put ourselves into this person’s shoes and momentarily wonder, “hmmmm… I wonder why the buses are running late today.”

"The Reposter"

This person as the name suggests reposts any discovery some one else they know has found. This might be the largest category because every now and again we all do this. The repost could range from an interesting article to the Antoine Dodson video, run and tell that home boy. Personally this might be my favorite of the status updates because it actually provides an activity to do, unless you have seen a similar post five minutes ago.  This pattern is usually even more successful if you can provide some kind of link to take the reader directly to this great find of “yours.”   The Reposter often tries to differentiate themselves to make it appear however that they were the true originators of this magnificent discovery. Either way most already know this but are happy to be given the chance to procrastinate just a little longer.

"The Sportscaster"

In the past this is certainly one status I have been known for and often ridiculed over.  These are the people who are not only obsessed with sports but also obsessed with talking about statistics or other interesting tidbits of knowledge (at least I think so anyway).  These people will constantly be talking about “their” team and letting you know just how well, or poor they are currently doing.  They will most likely reach that level of extreme annoyance at a very quick pace, much as I have in the past.   Perhaps we feel like we are trying out for ESPN or some other sports station, or maybe we honestly think other people care.    Other people who enjoy sports may become intrigued upon reading these statuses but the most likely outcome is just the opposite for the general public of facebook.  This pattern in our area is extremely common for Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears fans as we lie two hours from Chicago and a mere one hour from downtown Indianapolis.  I must pat myself somewhat on the back however as I have become a lot better at this over the last few months, finally realizing no one really cares how many sacks so and so has on my Eagles team.  I haven’t completely stopped my pattern but I am taking the correct steps to quell this problem of mine.  Then agian if you really do get that annoyed I guess this is why there is a "hide" feature for certian profiles.

"Goal Oriented"

My current status style falls under this category for sure.  The goal orientated facebook user will usually make his status something that evokes a lot of comments or “likes.”  It may be something controversial, or informative, or outright hilarious.  Whatever it may be the general idea is to post something that lots of other people care about enough to basically have a conversation on your wall about it.  Jus the other day I listed several sequels set to hit the movie theatres in 2011 and was amazed at the 24 comments I received within a couple hours.  I was amazed and very satisfied because I was able to meet my goal.  Obviously more people other than me care about movies and thusly the goal was met.  My basic mindset is, lots of people are going to see this on their news feed, and I may as well try and make it interesting for them at the very least.

(Whatever status categories you may fall under, we are not making fun of you, simply making an observation.  Keep doing whatever it is you do.)