I’ve been noticing that more and more people are posting pictures on Instagram instead of Facebook. My current theory is that all the politics that have permeated the Facebook platform have driven some people out, or at least, limited their interest in friends trying to persuade them to a political point of view.
Over the past year, I’ve become very serious about blocking and hiding posts, which has made Facebook all that much more enjoyable. I usually start with blocking the source, even if it’s a reputable one, because if I figure if I ever want to view that source again, I can do so on my own. Not surprising, you can actually live without seeing a lot of those posts. Step 2 is hiding someone’s bitter, caustic rant, because I don’t want that energy in my feed. Then, if the person just won’t give it a rest, they’re unfriended. It’s that easy.
However, somewhere during my generation, people have decided to tie their political awareness to their real-life happiness. The result is that they’re simply not happy. Watching the day-to-day antics of the political arena and allowing that to determine if it’s a good day or not is a ticking time bomb. Plus, that causes you to ignore all the good things happening around you (and, they are) all because of what’s going on in Washington, D.C..
Well, even though that’s an insane way to live, you’re entitled to exist that way. It’s an unhappy, stress-filled, depressing existence, but that’s all you, baby.
So, it is at this most festive time of year that I would like to offer a Copy & Paster’s Guide to the Holidays. A convenient way to continue your discontent by simply copying and pasting these responses to some of the more commonly-used holiday and seasonal expressions. You’ll be the hit of Facebook!
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When someone says… |
Copy & Paste This |
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“Merry Christmas” |
Oh, for you! #45 is still president and there is so much injustice in this world. We’re killing the planet and fires are burning up California. You call that merry? |
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“Happy New Year” |
How is it going to be ‘happy’? Unless they impeach #45, the tax cut will give more money to the rich, the planet is dying and we’re at the brink of nuclear war. How dare you be happy! |
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“Look at this picture of my new niece” |
And look at the world she’s going to grow up in. With #45 as a president, she’s not going to have much of a world left. I feel sorry for her. Put that away! |
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“What a beautiful sunset!” |
Yes, but we’ll wake up to another day of #45 as our so-called president. God knows what he’ll do to our country tomorrow, if he doesn’t begin a war and there is no tomorrow. How do you live with yourself? |
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“Excuse me” |
Oh, you’d like that, wouldn’t you? That was intentional, just like #45 said those awful things on Entertainment Tonight. Excusing yourself is just asking for permission for something you meant to do. You monster. |
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“The snow is beautiful” |
You sick bastard. It’s just earth’s way of covering up, just like #45 is doing with the Russia investigation. |
Think of all the time you’ll save and the people you’ll convince!
Or, you could prioritize your life to the positive realities around you. Yes, there is a lot of fixing to do in our world. This just in–there always has been. You think the 1960s and the decades that followed were perfect? However, positive changes occurred, influenced by people who cared and that you must always do. But funnel your energy to methods that will actually cause change. Donate to a group, volunteer hours, believe in positive evolution of our world.
Whining, living a bitter life, those kind of things don’t inspire people to adopt your point of view and you’re better than that. And while all that is going on, you’re missing out on some beautiful sunsets, snowy winter mornings and the sweet cooing sounds of a newborn baby.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Tim Hunter
Tim Hunter's Wacky Blog 