Some time ago my partner David and I watched a documentary about the increasing stupidity within society. Then more recently the movie Idiocracy came out and it is a relief to know that we are not the only ones who are concerned about how increasing numbers of people seem to be making some really stupid choices. Do you people are ignorant, unaware, don’t care…or are those who make stupid choices getting more air time?
Everyday there are more glaring examples of people’s inability to consider the consequences of their behavior. The lack of foresight shows up in everyday life within the political area, entertainment industry and religious leaders and everyday people in everyday events. We cannot overlook the television shows that reveal the dumbest criminals…and CNN’s has Anderson Cooper’s on “What were they thinking?” It shows some stupid people doing some really stupid things. So the question remains…is the interest in stupid behaviors just a trend or is society really ‘dumbing down?”
Some of my other observations about whether people are stupid or don’t care shows up during crazy weather conditions. Too many drivers don’t adjust to road conditions and ‘wham’…another big 'oops' has a wipe-out! Stupid, don’t care, distracted, overworked, stressed out…all of the above? Whatever it is they are up there with those who imbibe and drive. How stupid is that? Do they really think they can break all the rules without consequence? I guess so…especially with the outstanding role models constantly being showcased within the entertainment industry.
Here’s another one. My hubby was visiting a friend in the hospital. While walking down the hall he observed some nurses coming out of a seminar. As one in particular came out the door he heard her mucos-ladden coughing as it echoed down the halls. How stupid does anyone have to be not to realize that spewing her virus or bacterial infection throughout a facility of sick people is not a great idea?
Staying with that theme…then there are those who enthusiastically hug, kiss and hold hands in an intimate sharing moment. Then right afterward they cough, sneeze and pull out a soggy tissue and blow their noses. The final kicker is upon departure they grab a hand or give a final hug before and EVER SO LOVINGLY transfer whatever they had to the very person they claim to care about. Huh? What the heck is that about? If a person really cares they could simply say I’d love to share a hug—but I’m infected and I care too much about you to pass it on.” In my opinion that would be the smart thing to do.
In closing I am not going to claim that I have never made stupid choices or done seemingly stupid things…and there are no failures is you learn something. Maybe stupid is as stupid does when you know better and keep doing it anyway. How about sharing.. do you have any ‘stupid observations' that you'd like to share? Comments anyone?
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