Triple O Tuesdays are definitely the highlight of my time at Langara between 11:30 and 12:30. But this may be the last one to ever happen!! But only time will tell. I may just come here every Tuesday anyway, even if I don't attend this lovely college (Langara. The College of higher learning).
But enough chit chat, let's get down to what we do best: raise divisive social quandaries for you, our dear readers to discuss.
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Todays topic, as you may have gleaned from this post's title, has to do with being badass. Or rather, not being badass.
I realized the other day whilst crossing the street, that all people* try to be the first person to start walking when the red hand magically turns into the little white man.
First of all, it's usually males in the 12-73 demographic. Second of all, everyone thinks they are really cool when they step off first, when it is possibly the least cool thing out of all cool things. It's got some strange element of danger to it, but not enough to make the action of stepping actually something that takes any skill or bravery.
Colin raises an interesting point as we masticate our burgers: this phenomenon hearkens back to Darwin's theory of Natural Selection. People want to prove their supposed agility, speed, fitness, and dexterity to potential mates who are obviously watching to see who steps off the curb first. (Ladies, we would love some confirmation on this - first one to confirm receives a shout out in the next post and an alt-country mix tape.)
Ironically, the individuals who venture onto the thoroughfare first, actually run a higher risk of eliminating their own genes from the pool of life.
Any thoughts or comments on this issue? We would love to hear them - also, CC your local bylaw enforcement officer.
Please tune in this thursday for more Musings from the Cafeteria.
Danke.
*not actually everyone - this is hyperbole.
Boys, you couldn't be more correct. As a member of the feminine persuasion, I can confidently confirm that we are always watching to see who steps off the curb first. There is something incredibly intriguing about the man who takes that daring step, and I'm not just saying this because I want that mix tape.... but in all seriousness, when should I be expecting it?
ReplyDeleteYours truly,
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private message one of us on facebook, and we can figure out when and how to get you that mix tape (it might be a mix CD though...)
ReplyDelete...or maybe a text file with youtube links :-p
ReplyDeletefor me its not about being a bad@ss (call me old fashioned but i still think "ass" is a swear." oops.) but the fact that sometimes i'm the first to step off and cross because the people in front of me are are just walking too slowly.
sometimes i've noticed that some men (or boys) will try to step off a split second before the red hand actually turns into the white man. i think thats silly.
i don't think jack bauer or chuck norris would approve.
First pedestrians off the curb, or last semi-trailer or muscle car through a red light? .... only to wait at the next intersection.
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