I know it's early, but this has happened 3 times already and I am going to rant about it. People need to really learn to read beyond the headline of an article. I'm sure most of us have had an English course at some point in our lives and were told that if we write about something have a "catchy" headline, something to draw in the audiences attention. What I see, is that people read that headline and take it for what it is, and not the meat of the story. When I come across people like this, the headline only readers, it makes me wonder if they do that to other individuals. Can you only look at aperson and feel you really know them? Do you base how they look on how you think they will act? It is sad to know that that is how society has remained, always judging a book by its cover. What incredible stories do you miss by not delving into what could possibly be a great read. I'm guilty of this on occasion, but what I am not guilty of is vocalizing this judgement publicly and making a fool of myself.
I saw an article about a football coach leaving his team for another, I know the person who posted it and knew that it was likely a joke. I clicked the article, and indeed it was. Being the humorous person that I am, I decided to share said article with some friends, and as with the original article, mine too was judge based on the headline.
Honestly, when we do things like this we show the world our true personality. We show them that we have no discernment. Shit can come wrapped in a pretty package, does that mean its good?
I know my words will fall on deaf ears, and I'm okay with that, they usually do, but I am hoping that people will wake up and look beyond the facade and really get to know what you are reading or seeing. You could very well miss something fantastically wonderful if you don't.
Like that alien seen ice skating on the sun!
