Some folks just look a little "off" -- or is that the guy in the mirror?
I’m sitting here in a McDonald’s in an area I’ve heard described before as “redneckish.”
Something seems just a little off about certain people. Maybe it’s their t-shirts that are ratty but weren’t sold that way. Maybe it’s their teeth that aren’t quite straight or white. Maybe it’s their almost-pretty features, like, you could tell that with a little effort and a little less weight they’d be hot. Maybe it’s how he seems athletic but still carries a gut; he wears sneakers but not any name brand I recognize.
Then, what if I’m the one who’s off? I’m no hipster or fashion expert – Lord knows, heck no I’m not – but what makes it more “on” to go along with certain styles? Why do I, aside from for health reasons, concern myself with my appearance as much as I do? Which really isn’t that much at all. What’s more “on” about not bursting out into hilariously goofy laughter at a joke, at talking a little too loudly, at a kid shrieking and running around and nearly leveling a guy carrying a tray full of Big Macs?
What if the way some people, such as these people, carry themselves and appear is the way we’re intended to carry ourselves and appear? What if we’re meant to simply be who we are instead of becoming what fits most comfortably into society?
I’m not saying we should go all theatrical and make some crazy statement with an outlandish outfit or run around in loincloths. Certain societal norms – such as the amount of clothing we wear and sanitation laws and such – are good things. Very, very good things. As are manners. I’m not saying we should become animals.
But what if we were devoid of, or at least lived with a disregard to, the ads and commercials and societal items that strive to convince us we’re meant to look and act certain ways?
- Brandon
P.S. Just noticed an old man, probably 88 or so, with tattoos up and down both forearms. Part of me thinks, And that’s why tattoos are a horrible idea. Then another part of me thinks, B.A.
P.P.S. Girls, something to think about next time you want to walk in places in nothing but your bathing suits: For every hot guy you think is glancing your way, slyly checking you out, there are three old pervs cracking their necks to stare, stare, stare.
2 Comments | Jun 8, 2010
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response to "P.P.S."... umm you aren't old or perverted (well, not that I'm aware). So umm I'm only left to assume....
Haha yeah. Nah, I was sitting across from three such gentlemen, and three girls walked in like that. I swear, one of them said he hurt his neck turning to look. Funny. But kinda weird.