So Writer Chick did this meme that actually caught my attention. I found it funny and revealing and now I’m doing it too.
The Rules:
1. Write a list of things of which you are suspicious. Any number of them will do.
2. Include the list of rules, if you feel like it.
3. Link back to the person who tagged you. Or don’t.
4. Tag people you want to tag or skip this step altogether.
5. If you acted on rule four, leave comments on their websites to let them know that they have been tagged or just let them be surprised. Surprises are good.
#1: Anyone who won’t answer a straight question. This simultaneously drives me insane and leads me to believe you don’t want to tell me the truth willingly which makes you extremely suspicious in my book.
#2: Indecisiveness, especially when it’s frequent. When a person is continually indecisive, I tend to suspect that they are actually very opinionated but are plotting how someone else may or may not perceive their desire to do something and what they can do about it. Again, this makes a person seem manipulative and suspicious to me. Mostly because if you REALLY don’t care like you say, then my first suggestion about “Let’s have pizza” wouldn’t have been turned down so suddenly. Unfair? Maybe. But I’m still wary.
#3: CREDIT CARD COMPANIES & MONEY LENDERS. No one should be able to enslave an entire culture without ever holding a gun to one’s head or starting a war. At least in those cases, the victim’s ‘giving in’ is understandable.
#4: The people who use BlueTooths and other hands-free headsets in public. This really creeps me out. While you’re walking through the mall, is it REALLY so hard to use your hand to hold the cell phone while you talk? Are you that important that everyone must hear the details of your conversation over their own? Is it necessary that you look like a schizophrenic talking very loudly to no one in a public space? It is you people who have taken away the ease of telling apart those of us who are mentally interesting versus just extremely loud and rude. Because the schizo? I’ll nod at him and agree that the post really is just being stubborn and should understand the blue men are coming. But you? You I will glare at until you just shut up.
For that matter, people who talk on their cells while in a restaurant as the server tries to interact with them, in line at Target while the cashier glowers, or while their children run looney tunes in circles around them. LIVE IN THE PRESENT, PEOPLE. You can discuss Mom’s need to bring up every horrible thing between you two with your sister AT HOME. Right now there are live humans in front of you seeking the simple courtesy of a minute of uninterrupted interaction. Again, how self-involved can one be?
#5: Modern advertising. It’s become such a culture of manipulation and mind-play that I just don’t trust it. I don’t really pay attention to ads anymore. We have a DVR so I fast forward through all the commercials and I generally won’t visit sites that have pop-ups or other obtrusive advertising. If something actually catches my eye - which is usually something I’ve been looking for or need anyway - I do a lot of consumer research before I actually even consider buying the product or service. Yep, I’m a jaded target.
#6: The government. Yes, I am a true American and don’t trust my own government. LoL. I shall also group in here people who seek power (aka politicians, CEO’s, etc.). As soon as someone starts spouting “I can do it better!” my suspicious radar starts beeping. I can understand wanting to have self-control, but once you want control over other people I think there is something wrong.
#7: People who say “I’m a honest person” or “Trust me” or “I’d never lie to you”. If you are telling the truth, why do you have to proclaim it? Wouldn’t your character show for itself?
#8: Any food that has “red dye #8″ or “artificial flavors” on the package. What IS red dye #8 anyway? Why do I need it in my Red Vines? And if the flavors are artificial, what ARE they made out of? Man-made plastic? Something entirely devised in a lab? Why do I need to ingest this stuff? What’s wrong with actual cherry or licorice extract?!
#9: Last on today’s list is cats. I love cats, I’ve had cats and I hope to have them again. But they are too dang clever and cunning for their own good. Dogs just love you and hope they get a game of fetch or a treat out of the deal. Cats are not only plotting their next meal but how to steal your seat once you get up and how to manipulate you into letting them keep said stolen seat, God love ‘em.
I’ll let y’all tag yourselves if you’re interested.
Here’s to a domestic day off!
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