Monday, July 31, 2006

A Pessimist's Take on a Fun Day

If this many people can get together for something as frivolous as winning the world record for the most people wearing fake nose and moustaches, why can't we get people together to protest the wrongs of our society, to stand up for unfortunate people, to support truly meaningful, life changing causes?

Is it just because we feel like we aren't strong enough to make big changes? Or is it just that it's not fun to protest the war in Iraq whereas it is fun to don a disguise and have your picture taken with a thousand other people?

*Also, was it worth $1,632.96 --the total cost of glasses-with-fake-noses purchased for this stunt? Where else could that money have gone?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Yes but as stupid as that looks it brought a community together. That is an important thing in this day and age. People may say spending money to have a 4th of july celebration on the Hatch shell is a waste of money, yet it brings in money for local shops, and brings together a whole city.