Sparky Kronkite
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Pomp and Circumstance. The Ceremony of Tradition. The Ritualistic Observance. A formal procedure or service. A proper, recognized rite of passage.
Other than the rather, “intangible, individually perceived, positive mental stroke,” in regard to the “value of respect and fond reminiscence, anchored by tradition” – what good is it?
What good is any Pomp and Circumstance? It always cost money. From a simple wedding ceremony to the death of a king – people make their livelihood from such business.
And in the end – the people who partake, observe or watch such a ceremony – what? They leave with a, “gladdened heart?”
I say, “big fucking deal,” really. Yes, I partake, I go – but I never leave thinking the expense was worth my gladdened heart. I always think, how much better the money would have been spent (invested) elsewhere.
In fact – come to think of it – any Ritualistic Observance – for any reason – to me – is simply throwing money away. I don’t give a fuck who died, I don’t give a shit who was born – and I damn sure don’t care about who is getting married.
But this is just me. To each there own. If you’ve got the money and you want to waste it – and most importantly “buy into” (there’s two words for you) “buy into” - the emotional pull of traditional bull shit – then so be it – have fun.
I just think it’s yet another – stupid human trick.
Any counter thoughts? Or would you agree, showing thus by your silence?
Uber Spark has once again brought the logical obvious to fore. He has spoken.
Other than the rather, “intangible, individually perceived, positive mental stroke,” in regard to the “value of respect and fond reminiscence, anchored by tradition” – what good is it?
What good is any Pomp and Circumstance? It always cost money. From a simple wedding ceremony to the death of a king – people make their livelihood from such business.
And in the end – the people who partake, observe or watch such a ceremony – what? They leave with a, “gladdened heart?”
I say, “big fucking deal,” really. Yes, I partake, I go – but I never leave thinking the expense was worth my gladdened heart. I always think, how much better the money would have been spent (invested) elsewhere.
In fact – come to think of it – any Ritualistic Observance – for any reason – to me – is simply throwing money away. I don’t give a fuck who died, I don’t give a shit who was born – and I damn sure don’t care about who is getting married.
But this is just me. To each there own. If you’ve got the money and you want to waste it – and most importantly “buy into” (there’s two words for you) “buy into” - the emotional pull of traditional bull shit – then so be it – have fun.
I just think it’s yet another – stupid human trick.
Any counter thoughts? Or would you agree, showing thus by your silence?
Uber Spark has once again brought the logical obvious to fore. He has spoken.
