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BigBen · 08-19-2005, 07:10 AM

You guys are getting pretty upset in the response to this article, and the emotions seem to be centred around a central theme

"Why would anyone get upset about this / why would someone waste their time in persuing something so small when there are big problems around?"

I'll let you in on a secret... It is something that people can control. Especially when naming something, people can change it, and see the results of their work. It takes very little prolonged effort or dedication.

If I tried to change the kids physical activity levels so that they don't turn into chubby fat asses, or if I try to change the curriculum so that they don't become mouth-breathing idiots, THAT TAKES EFFORT. A Lot of effort, over a long period of time. And even if I DO succeed,

1. I can't accurately quantify the results
2. The results can not be linked back definitely to my hard work
3. It takes continuous effort to maintain the change.

If I change the name of a fucking holiday:

1. I can see the results. People will write it down in newsletters and on calendars.
2. I did it. Not someone else, but me. That was my work that changed it.
3. It takes little or no work to maintain the change.

That is why people worry about the little things and ignore the big stuff. It is something that they can control.

Any other questions?

08-19-2005, 07:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
BigBen Comedian Location: Use the search button	You guys are getting pretty upset in the response to this article, and the emotions seem to be centred around a central theme "Why would anyone get upset about this / why would someone waste their time in persuing something so small when there are big problems around?" I'll let you in on a secret... It is something that people can control. Especially when naming something, people can change it, and see the results of their work. It takes very little prolonged effort or dedication. If I tried to change the kids physical activity levels so that they don't turn into chubby fat asses, or if I try to change the curriculum so that they don't become mouth-breathing idiots, THAT TAKES EFFORT. A Lot of effort, over a long period of time. And even if I DO succeed, 1. I can't accurately quantify the results 2. The results can not be linked back definitely to my hard work 3. It takes continuous effort to maintain the change. If I change the name of a fucking holiday: 1. I can see the results. People will write it down in newsletters and on calendars. 2. I did it. Not someone else, but me. That was my work that changed it. 3. It takes little or no work to maintain the change. That is why people worry about the little things and ignore the big stuff. It is something that they can control. Any other questions? __________________ 3.141592654 Hey, if you are impressed with my memorizing pi to 10 digits, you should see the size of my penis.