But I need to rant, damn it.
This week I've had several discussions regarding the difference between being an asshole and just being ignorant. It's a fine line, to be sure. Can you forgive someone for being ignorant? Should you? And at what point does it become straight up assholiness? And how can you identify and categorize those people? Finally, do assholes feign ignorance to get away with it?
After some reflection, I've decided I'm not going to forgive anyone for being ignorant. You're all assholes in my book. Sorry not sorry. So before I move on:
LISTEN UP MOTHERFUCKERS!! THERE IS NOTHING FUNNY ABOUT AN ARMED ROBBERY!! SO TAKE YOUR STUPID JOKES AND YOUR STUPID LAUGHTER AND SHOVE IT UP YOU STUPID ASSES!!
I feel much better. Jesus. Why? Why?
This last week I've been witness to two very distinct cases of "be careful what you wish for." And although I can't go into details in either situation (one involves a pending criminal case, the other someone else's romance) I can conclude that Fate (substitute God, Satan, the Universe, Trump, what-have-you) will fuck you. And that in all reality, shit is as random as can be.
I suppose I'm sounding rather despondent today. I don't feel bad. A bit angry, I'll concede that much, but not bad. I've been worse. I actually took a two-week break from reading in April. That is when you know I'm fucked up. But I'm better now. In fact, I'm racing through Song of Susannah, book six of The Dark Tower series by Stephen King. Seriously, some weird-ass, mind-fucking shit is happening. I'm not yet sure how I feel about it, but I'm committed to seeing it through.
I'm 3,872 pages into this series, so hell yes, I'm committed. I'll hold myself to giving a full review when I'm done.
Enjoy the weekend people. It's got to get better. Or not.
J. L. Dodd
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
― Albert Einstein
“You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant.”
― Harlan Ellison
Links:
http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/stupidity
