WTF is a Holiday Tree?
People who actually prescribe to this should have to go to work with no time off, not get any gifts, and reassess what popular culture exactly means. I couldnt believe it when I saw it. The idiots are really multiplying out there. I still notice a few interesting tidbits when it comes to this whole "Holiday" versus "Christmas" stuff.
One, people who don't like the word Christmas still like and want the time off.
Two, people who don't like the word don't want to lose that Christmas revenue.
Three, people who don't like that word... They seem to really enjoy the presents.
Look, let's get some things straight. Trying to do what your doing with that word only makes you an asshole, period. Your the same people who put up "No Skateboarding" signs claiming that the harm boarding does is so detrimental. Look at any sidewalk thats never even been walked on after five years I highly doubt it's gonna matter. And forgive me for usually I dont get into partisan politics on this paticular level, but let's get real. Is it the liberals? the Conservatives? What are they afraid of? That we're taking their rights by it being a christian holiday? Whats the deal? Did Jesus beat you up for your lunch money in school? I mean... I really dont get it. Where I'm from christian people are really nice. They don't preach at people who dont want to hear and they give to charity, and are generally really nice people. We use to skate all over their huge concrete area and they never yelled at us or called the cops or anything. I'd say that's pretty awesome.
I heard yesterday it's because we're offending the immigrants who arent Christian like Jews and Muslims. I don't know about anyone else but I never push Christmas in a differing faiths face and said anything. What do you suppose would happen if I went over to oh... Iran or Pakistan and complained about their holiday... Rammadan I believe it is? If I said it was offending me. That it's everywhere and yet I see no Christmas as polite as I could? Would they change everything that was their long standing culture for me? I seriously doubt I would hear one single iota of compassion on that front if I even lived to make it out of the country.
The fact is that a majority of people love Christmas. I checked my own circles of friends both Christian, atheiest and agnostic alike. I know a Greek Orthodox and a Jew, and some Wiccans even. None of them are complaining. I think somebody is attention hungry and needs a nap.
BTW - The ACLU sent me a membership invitation. I wrote Merry Christmas on it about 20 times with a black sharpie and a letter explaining how protecting rights is one thing but protecting NAMBLA was pretty stupid and that I hope someone sets their cars on fire but that it doesnt ruin their Christmas. The Assholes Convention for Lame Undertakings. Haha I like being bitter sometimes. If you dont know what NAMBLA is I suggest you look it up. If we should be waging a war on any terrorists it's these douche bags first.
Rude Bastards
Holy crap people are rude. Honestly it seems the older a person is the ruder they are. To think my parents used to tell me that as you get older you naturally get more patient. It's really bad right at this time of the season too. I mean where does that big lady need to go so fast anyway? And if you people are in such a hurry why am i always stuck behind you driving 25 in 40? How does that even work, what is the logic, can I see that math?
I was at Wal-Mart and this man in front of me is in a wheelchair trying to go about his way. He's gotta get his wallet and whatnot and that's a bit harder in that big old chair. This lady behind me goes, "SIIIIIIIIIGH" and walks around me to the next register over saying something under her breath. So for a split second I contemplated the best way to handle this and I decided it was what everyone should do when confronted with these people... Get rude at them. I took her public privacy and her reasoning away from her, as anyone should, by turining around and in the loudest voice (without yelling) I said, "HEY!, I'm not stupid I heard you sigh. Excuse me if I had the patience to wait for the poor man in THE WHEELCHAIR. I'm sure you'll get to the cashier in good time. Thanks for your patience." And she glared at me, and then quickly looked away bright red. But theres the difference I wasn't embarrassed by what I had to say or think.
More Artsy Fartsy
I'm working on those pictures of the street art so hold tight.
I've also gotten boredand tried doing some Manga style art. Not too bad. I've always had an idea for a story kicking about but it never occured to me to put it into that form. Which to be honest is really appealing. I really enjoy the imagery, and I like the graphic novela idea. So it's a matter of finding an accomplished artist, or becoming one. I get about one out of eight attempts to look like what I'm going for at this point. Which isnt bad and the art isnt too horrible either. To be honest I'm surprised. I'll scan some and post it.
Well heres to irrationale relatives, flaming "holiday" trees, passion fueled dinner fights, parental holiday injustice, and being to drunk straight through to New Years to even remember it. Despite all that theres some moments I'm hardpressed to repeat any other time of the year, and those are worth every second.
MERRY F*&^KIN' CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!!
People who actually prescribe to this should have to go to work with no time off, not get any gifts, and reassess what popular culture exactly means. I couldnt believe it when I saw it. The idiots are really multiplying out there. I still notice a few interesting tidbits when it comes to this whole "Holiday" versus "Christmas" stuff.
One, people who don't like the word Christmas still like and want the time off.
Two, people who don't like the word don't want to lose that Christmas revenue.
Three, people who don't like that word... They seem to really enjoy the presents.
Look, let's get some things straight. Trying to do what your doing with that word only makes you an asshole, period. Your the same people who put up "No Skateboarding" signs claiming that the harm boarding does is so detrimental. Look at any sidewalk thats never even been walked on after five years I highly doubt it's gonna matter. And forgive me for usually I dont get into partisan politics on this paticular level, but let's get real. Is it the liberals? the Conservatives? What are they afraid of? That we're taking their rights by it being a christian holiday? Whats the deal? Did Jesus beat you up for your lunch money in school? I mean... I really dont get it. Where I'm from christian people are really nice. They don't preach at people who dont want to hear and they give to charity, and are generally really nice people. We use to skate all over their huge concrete area and they never yelled at us or called the cops or anything. I'd say that's pretty awesome.
I heard yesterday it's because we're offending the immigrants who arent Christian like Jews and Muslims. I don't know about anyone else but I never push Christmas in a differing faiths face and said anything. What do you suppose would happen if I went over to oh... Iran or Pakistan and complained about their holiday... Rammadan I believe it is? If I said it was offending me. That it's everywhere and yet I see no Christmas as polite as I could? Would they change everything that was their long standing culture for me? I seriously doubt I would hear one single iota of compassion on that front if I even lived to make it out of the country.
The fact is that a majority of people love Christmas. I checked my own circles of friends both Christian, atheiest and agnostic alike. I know a Greek Orthodox and a Jew, and some Wiccans even. None of them are complaining. I think somebody is attention hungry and needs a nap.
BTW - The ACLU sent me a membership invitation. I wrote Merry Christmas on it about 20 times with a black sharpie and a letter explaining how protecting rights is one thing but protecting NAMBLA was pretty stupid and that I hope someone sets their cars on fire but that it doesnt ruin their Christmas. The Assholes Convention for Lame Undertakings. Haha I like being bitter sometimes. If you dont know what NAMBLA is I suggest you look it up. If we should be waging a war on any terrorists it's these douche bags first.
Rude Bastards
Holy crap people are rude. Honestly it seems the older a person is the ruder they are. To think my parents used to tell me that as you get older you naturally get more patient. It's really bad right at this time of the season too. I mean where does that big lady need to go so fast anyway? And if you people are in such a hurry why am i always stuck behind you driving 25 in 40? How does that even work, what is the logic, can I see that math?
I was at Wal-Mart and this man in front of me is in a wheelchair trying to go about his way. He's gotta get his wallet and whatnot and that's a bit harder in that big old chair. This lady behind me goes, "SIIIIIIIIIGH" and walks around me to the next register over saying something under her breath. So for a split second I contemplated the best way to handle this and I decided it was what everyone should do when confronted with these people... Get rude at them. I took her public privacy and her reasoning away from her, as anyone should, by turining around and in the loudest voice (without yelling) I said, "HEY!, I'm not stupid I heard you sigh. Excuse me if I had the patience to wait for the poor man in THE WHEELCHAIR. I'm sure you'll get to the cashier in good time. Thanks for your patience." And she glared at me, and then quickly looked away bright red. But theres the difference I wasn't embarrassed by what I had to say or think.
More Artsy Fartsy
I'm working on those pictures of the street art so hold tight.
I've also gotten boredand tried doing some Manga style art. Not too bad. I've always had an idea for a story kicking about but it never occured to me to put it into that form. Which to be honest is really appealing. I really enjoy the imagery, and I like the graphic novela idea. So it's a matter of finding an accomplished artist, or becoming one. I get about one out of eight attempts to look like what I'm going for at this point. Which isnt bad and the art isnt too horrible either. To be honest I'm surprised. I'll scan some and post it.
Well heres to irrationale relatives, flaming "holiday" trees, passion fueled dinner fights, parental holiday injustice, and being to drunk straight through to New Years to even remember it. Despite all that theres some moments I'm hardpressed to repeat any other time of the year, and those are worth every second.
MERRY F*&^KIN' CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!!
