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Some people are born with a propensity to mindless behavior, which is developed to be an art over a life time. How does one recognize someone who does not have
a clue, who spends life in a marathon
of stupid choices?
First, such a person would walk across a yard while the sprinklers are on full force, because one is
playing “candy crush” something on an iPhone.
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| Man tears tendon after playing Candy Crush for 10 hours every day for 8 weeks |
Next, one such is seldom wary
of danger, like crossing against traffic, while checking local movie times on that
stupid iPhone.
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| Screeeccchhhh! |
Finally, this person, who is downloading Johnny Cash’s
Greatest Hits, will suddenly develop itchy
welts on feet and legs after ignoring a friend’s warning, “Hey, --------. My sister’s dog is swarming with fleas. Don’t go near it…”
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Fact is, mindless
people will find that being mindless does not serve them well. Ever.
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And, many good wishes to Delores at Under the Porch Light, who is currently having computer issues (haven't we all been there??).
But they'll be the first to whine and then do it all over again
ReplyDeleteIt's cell phone damage.
DeleteThat's like every time I pass someone going slow in the fast lane, they are on their cell phone. Totally oblivious.
ReplyDeleteIt's an ignored law here. CA's coffers could be filled by ticketing cell phone abuse.
DeleteToo many of them
ReplyDeleteHerds, literally herds of them. Saw them crossing at the corner of Pennsylvania and 34th when we visited our son in NY.
DeleteHappens all the time really.
ReplyDeleteThe young generation will grow up partially deaf, with carpal tunnel damage, and diminished gray cells. At least that is what the medical studies have shown. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteMostly I think people obey the law here. Not everybody though which is frightening, if they have an accident, their problem, if they cause me to have one or anyone else, different story.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter's first car (a sturdy well made car) was totaled by a person using a cell phone. That was back when not everyone had a cell phone, just the well-to-do.
DeleteNot nearly enough medical research (or money) is devoted to finding a cure for stupidity. I read this and snickered, and winced in recognition of what seems to have become a universal truth.
ReplyDeleteNo, stupidity seems to be an incurable disease and cell phone use is an addiction.
DeleteA little anger at the cell phones...?
ReplyDeleteMainly at the cell phone users...the phone is ruling their world and they seem oblivious.
DeleteCandy Crush is out to rule us all.
ReplyDeleteI don't understand that at all. It must be the cute little icons.
DeleteWith my old flip phone I might seem timeless, but I'm not mindless. I have enough trouble just walking let along walking and doing something else.
ReplyDeleteArlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Road trippin' with A to Z
Tossing It Out
Very true. When walking, I have to watch out for uneven concrete, etc.
DeleteThis is excellent and so true. I'm stunned by how many people simply never look up and see the sunshine anymore. Let alone smell the roses. Those phones are more curse than blessing now.
ReplyDeleteI have to say though, that I HAVE purposely walked across a yard where the sprinklers were going full blast. In the heat of an Aussie summer, the spray was so delightful.
If we someday get rain, we will go dancing! IN the middle of the street! With clothes on!
DeleteHi Susan,
ReplyDeleteYou see the idiots on their mobile phones driving around roundabouts over here. The consequences of such stupidity can be tragic. And the police don't crack down on the idiots and I include the pedestrians.
Nice mention of Sue and Delores.
Gary :)
The phones are one recipe for fatalities here. Go fast and talk on the phone do not mix well.
DeleteI hate the way people cling to those phones like they're a lifeline. There's irony in the fact that the person they're giving their attention to on them, would also be ignored for the phone, if they were there in person.
ReplyDeleteanonymity is a real problem. They can text anything about anybody, and not have to face that person.
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