Slowly shaking my head. That's all I do every time I turn on the television, or log into my social media feeds. Fools, tools, and brain-dead bogans are everywhere, and they're all determined to take us along for the ride until we are as mad as they are. So I just keep slowly shaking my head, and my long auburn locks swirl in around so I like the after shot of a shampoo commercial. Just thought I'd throw in that imagery.
Anyway, set out hereunder is my little list of what's got me shaking my head:
1. Clowns- I mean that literally, not figuratively - are griping that the release of the movie 'It' is damaging their reputation because children are now frightened. For those of you who've been in outer space, let me explain (oh, and welcome back to Earth and it's great you didn't burn up on re-entry): the movie 'It' is based on an epic Stephen King novel, and the titular, um, thing is a multi-morphing monster that often appears in the form of a rather nasty looking clown. The movie is not aimed at the age bracket that would require clowns to entertain at birthday parties, and any parent who takes such a tender-aged sprog to see the movie is a bit of a fool. I saw it with my 13yo, and as a matter of prudence on the drive home reminded him that Pennywise (being the name of the clown manifestation) is a figment of Stephen King's imagination brought to life by an actor and some talented make-up artists. Differentiate, folks! It's like when 'The Hand That Rocks The Cradle' was released, and nannies and childcare workers everywhere were disconcerted. Anyway, some people do find clowns freaky; they wear grotesque looking makeup, horrible clothing, oversized shoes and their pants are prone to falling down at inopportune times thus exposing gaudy boxer shorts. I think my first real encounter with a clown was the one played by John Michael Howson on 'Adventure Island', and he shat me to tears because he did nothing by whinge. Anyway, Pennywise is a horrible looking thing with sharp teeth; children's entertainers are gentle and fun, and come armed with soap filled apparatuses that blow bubbles everywhere. Get grip, everyone.
2. Dick Smith saying the ABC is 'basically treasonous' for not giving him the platform he wishes. Treason is the slaughter or harming of the ruling sovereign, or sovereign's heir. It's also inciting war against the Commonwealth. Can't see how the ABC's actions fit under that umbrella.
3. The $122 million postal survey on same sex marriage Why. Dear God, just WHY? Legalise it, already! If two adults are consenting and love each other, it's not going to affect your life it they marry. Let me type this slowly for you: It. Won't. Affect. Your. Life. Haven't got my form yet, but I guess I will by tomorrow.
4. A fitness celebrity who thinks it's okay to park in a disabled car park because she's never seen it being used by a person with disability. If you're reading this, lady: it's not okay. Maybe you don't see it get used because you've already gone and parked your fucking car there. If you're that damned fit, then surely you can park in the appropriate spot and walk across the car park to your gym.
I think this will do me. I've got some research and editing to do now. Ciao for now.
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