It’s either dumb human instinct or a lack of trust that leads us to ask the annoying “natural reaction confirmation question.” This usually comes in the form of hearing some big news or giving approval/disapproval of something. I bet you all can think of one instance. Let’s have an example.
So Peggy Sue and Shantel are talking over a nice lunch. Peggy Sue has big news for Shantel. “So . . . I’m pregnant!” And of course, the first natural reaction of Shantel is to say: “Oh my god! You’re pregnant?!” It is at this point in which Peggy Sue can declare April Fool’s, which there’s only a .27% chance it really is April Fool’s, or she’ll just re-affirm her previous statement. After a minute or two of high pitched squealing that only dogs and bats would be able to understand, the two overly stereotypically named and profiled women proceed to deeper conversation (deeper meaning further along, not actual deep or meaningful conversation). An example on the bad side would be Billy Bob and Tyrone talking over a few malt liquor refreshments, when Tyrone says, “Dude, Shantel’s pregnant.” Instant reaction: “She’s pregnant?! What the hell’d you do that for?!”
Another prime example of this is the marriage declaration. However, this is not to be confused with the Declaration of Independence (also, refer to divorce on page 312). Going off on a tangent, (a - b)/(a + b) = tan [(A-B)/2] / tan [(A+B)/2], I find it funny how the reactions to that news significantly differs between guys and girls. Girls scream and jump and talk about dresses and how the guy’s a cheap bastard for not getting the 2 carat princess cut diamond in white gold, while guys act as if they’ve lost a brother: “Oh man, I’m really sorry to hear that, that sucks.”
But, people generally tend to repeat the statement when in some sort of disbelief, whether it be good or bad. What is it that makes humans do this? Is it lack of trust? Or is it just plain stupidity. Keep your eye out for this as you will start to notice it in social settings, either by you or an acquaintance. As the famous saying goes: Stupid is as stupid does. But if stupid does, this means you have a chance stonewall the stupid and make things right again.
Song of the Week: “Learning to Fly” by Tom Petty. Yes, inspired by Shawn.
Quote of the Week: “I think the worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of charades . . . or a game of fake heart attack.” - Demetri Martin
Random Fact of the Week: By raising your legs slowly and lying on your back, you cannot sink into quicksand.
Picture of the Week: You better recognize!
So Peggy Sue and Shantel are talking over a nice lunch. Peggy Sue has big news for Shantel. “So . . . I’m pregnant!” And of course, the first natural reaction of Shantel is to say: “Oh my god! You’re pregnant?!” It is at this point in which Peggy Sue can declare April Fool’s, which there’s only a .27% chance it really is April Fool’s, or she’ll just re-affirm her previous statement. After a minute or two of high pitched squealing that only dogs and bats would be able to understand, the two overly stereotypically named and profiled women proceed to deeper conversation (deeper meaning further along, not actual deep or meaningful conversation). An example on the bad side would be Billy Bob and Tyrone talking over a few malt liquor refreshments, when Tyrone says, “Dude, Shantel’s pregnant.” Instant reaction: “She’s pregnant?! What the hell’d you do that for?!”
Another prime example of this is the marriage declaration. However, this is not to be confused with the Declaration of Independence (also, refer to divorce on page 312). Going off on a tangent, (a - b)/(a + b) = tan [(A-B)/2] / tan [(A+B)/2], I find it funny how the reactions to that news significantly differs between guys and girls. Girls scream and jump and talk about dresses and how the guy’s a cheap bastard for not getting the 2 carat princess cut diamond in white gold, while guys act as if they’ve lost a brother: “Oh man, I’m really sorry to hear that, that sucks.”
But, people generally tend to repeat the statement when in some sort of disbelief, whether it be good or bad. What is it that makes humans do this? Is it lack of trust? Or is it just plain stupidity. Keep your eye out for this as you will start to notice it in social settings, either by you or an acquaintance. As the famous saying goes: Stupid is as stupid does. But if stupid does, this means you have a chance stonewall the stupid and make things right again.
Song of the Week: “Learning to Fly” by Tom Petty. Yes, inspired by Shawn.
Quote of the Week: “I think the worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of charades . . . or a game of fake heart attack.” - Demetri Martin
Random Fact of the Week: By raising your legs slowly and lying on your back, you cannot sink into quicksand.
Picture of the Week: You better recognize!
Until next week, apply ointment liberally to the affected area.
Fred
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