It's common sense!

I don't encounter many snakes.
It's probably common sense not to deal with them.
I still would.

Here's a little thing you might not know about me... I don't have total awareness of 'common sense'. I'm not sure why. It could be the minor level of autism I have, it could be the fact that I don't massively care about people, perhaps my upbringing... Who knows! But I don't. I'd go almost as far to say, common sense is stupid.

Now, this might sound a bit... Off. But it's true! Common sense implies shared knowledge, something that everyone should intrinsically know, and those who don't know, are somehow flawed, but the only thing I know of that humanity shares, is that nothing is the same in everyone. To imply 'common sense' is to imply that your reality is the same as the other persons. But it never is. Would you tell a blind man that it's common sense to look both ways in the street? Of course not. His reality is different. But then, that makes him uncommon, doesn't it? That's not very nice equality. That's singling him out, isn't it? Would it not be the same for any other 'non-similarity'?

Take, for example (again) someone who is afraid of cats. For them, it's common sense to avoid them. I love cats though. I wouldn't avoid a cat, even if it didn't like me. Or for one last example, God. Now, believing in God, as you probably know by now, is not something I do, (just No-God, but come on, he's the source of everything! Or she...) But judging by statistics in the world, I would have to concede that believing in God is something the majority do. Would that make it common sense? It's certainly common knowledge. So, if believing in God is common sense, is it right? Probably not. Popularity has never counted for anything worth while (I say that, acutely aware of democracy) and yet, it's still common!

Common sense is only worth as much as where you're from. So stop it. Just stop it. It's silly.

Some topical thinking...

Young Happy Sportsman holding his water bottle. 

Today, I was watching the adverts, as normal, and I get annoyed, as normal. I got annoyed, because I saw yet another sportsman who I didn't know existed, and had no inclination of the sport he's involved in, being thrust at me with his pretty face and attractive hairline, to promote another product I don't care too much about (this time, it was anti-dandruff shampoo.) and it got me thinking... Isn't that what sports is for?

It was an interesting thought line. That does seem to be where most sports people get their money from. Footballers (or soccer players, for those who are linguistically different) are paid millions of pounds, (that's currency, not weight) for kicking the ball for their chosen team into the opposing net, (I'm told this is called a 'goal') and where does all this money come from? Sponsorship! 

For those who don't know,
this is the best bread ever.

But you'd never see a scientist in sponsorship, would you? I think this is a gap in the market. I think we could do with more "Warburtons: Scientifically proven to be bread!" endorsed with the face of Neil deGrasse Tyson, or "I like my music to be massive! Which is why I listen to it on Phillips sound systems!" With Dr Peter Higgs, respectively. 

It would be a welcome breath of fresh air to have Richard Dawkins on the inside of the metro, with a can of Lynx, emblazoned with; "hide your evolutionary flaw of body odour, with new Lynx Reality."

Well, we won't. Because Lynx already released their final fragrance... DIDN'T THEY?!??!

No more Lynx... Yeah right!

So, I'm putting this to you people. I want to hear what you think would be the best science/ advertising combination. Leave it in a comment, or even fucking better, let's get a geeky hashtag going!

Of course, we all know that scientists will never advertise anything other than toothpaste, because they actually have something to gain from their profession, and aren't just shallow, empty husks of human beings who have little more than a wasted life of money, women and possessions, and nothing to show for it but good looks, fast cars, and millions of people who know their name, face and abdominal muscles. What losers!

Credit:
Warburtons best bread ever.
Lynx.
The other photo is credited.

Divine Intervention.

Last night in my sleep, I had a most wonderful occurance become of me. I saw the light! And today, when I awoke, it was still there. Never more will I ever say that I do not believe in God, as illogical as it is, for to not believe in God is a false statement, it has not merit, and it has not grace. I know now that I could never disprove God, and no longer shall I do so. For I was given a vision.

I now believe... In No-God.

No-God came to me in my dream, and told me the secrets of life. No-God came to me, with it's infinite wisdom, and taught me of the truth path to enlightenment. I know now that all the times I have walked the path, all the times I have struggled through life, No-God has been there for me. No-God has been my guide. And this is as true now as it always has been.

This is No-God. Beautiful, right? 

There were times when I needed No-God, and No-God was always there. I have heard No-God's voice, and No-God has touched me heart, I have felt No-God's warm embrace.

But if you should not believe me, if you think my words be false, this is fine, for I have No-God's holy book, with the words of No-God contained within, and it tells me of No-God, and No-God's way of living in peace with the universe No-God created. Where is my proof? You know the proof. You know, in your heart, that you have been approached by No-God. No-God has touched you, as well. You have heard the voice of No-God. What more proof do you need? I have some more if it is required, here's a quick list of some things that No-God has done;

1. No-God sent his/her son down to rid us of our sins.

2. No-God sent a catastrophic flood to rid us of sinners

Grape drank.

3. No-God intervenes in our daily lives, guiding us on the correct path

4. No-God gave us free will.

5. No-God created the heavens. When we die, our souls will go to No-God.

6. If you pray, they will be answered by No-God.

7. Grape drank.

Grape drank.

So you see, all this time that I've been using evidence to disprove God, it's been wasted, because I've been asking the wrong question, and seeking the wrong answers. Now that I have learnt the truth, now that I've felt the loving caress of No-God, I want you to feel that to. Open your heart, and know that there is No-God. Know that No-God created the universe, and all other things around. Know that No-God now comes with added science! Ever wondered why objects fall to the ground when dropped? No-God causes that to happen. Ever wondered why earthquakes happen? It's because No-God is punishing the gay community by moving tectonic plates in a natural fashion that is autonomous.

If you've read this, and if you've felt the touch of No-God, I want you to comment here, I want to hear (see) you shout (capslock)

"I HAVE FELT THE WARM EMBRACE OF NO-GOD! NO-GOD LOVES ME AND I CAN LIVE MY LIFE BETTER NOW THAT I HAVE NO-GOD BY MY SIDE. BECAUSE I NEED NO-GOD!"

Maybe don't shout it. Just say it. Shouting is rude.

Credit: McArthur Dairy for the grape drank. Everyone say thank you to the world. and No-God for creating the universe

Silly Philosophy Photos...

It's been a while. I don't know why... Get off my back!

This is birthed through the fact that I spend too much time on Facebook, especially at the moment, and so I have to put up with these stupid photos that people share on their walls, with ridiculous mantras about how to live your life better, that basically amount to 'do whatever you want!' which is a load of bullshit. If I did whatever I wanted, I'd go out on a fucking killing spree, and end the lives of all those who I deem unworthy of taking part in the society I'm forced to share with them! (albeit the society would be rather slim when I was done... I have high standards. Some view that as refinement.) I'm sorry, I promised myself I'd mind the profanity. I'm such a wanker.

If I have ever known more bullshit than this...

Onto the point now. The particular picture in question (There was a period of time where the picture went missing, but I've spent I'm not sure how long searching for it, and I've only gone and found it! See the picture on the right).


It started simply enough. I saw the picture, I thought "This is bullshit, I'm going to write a comment on it", and it started to spiral out, as all of my comments do. I'd like to take a moment to invite anyone who is looking for a professional comment writer to consider this an application. I need money.
At first, it appears almost kind, and you get a sense of sincerity through the white text upon a soft, caring baby blue background. And then you read it. Oh, is that all? Just be myself, live the story no else can live live the story of my own unique life, be proud be confident and be happy? That's not much then, is it?

Nothing like a little controversy...
I totally don't agree with this.

What the kind of bullshit-y thing is that, be happy? Happiness is not just something you turn on and off, it's a reward for having good things. It's an emotion, not a lifestyle choice. What kind of crack-pot, douche-bag self-help jerk-wad makes this crap up? Clearly one of those ones who walk around saying "just stop being negative." as though you're being negative for the sole purpose of making their life a little more difficult. No, generally one is negative because there's too much crappy stuff in the world. Like them.

The whole tone of the piece is massively condescending, with it's "here's what you need to do to..." For what reason? Surely I'm not the only one who sees this is circular reasoning? Is this just general directions to living life? To what gain? If it's general directions, then it should surely include "treat others with the same respect you assign to yourself" and "look both ways before crossing the road"? Or are these supplementary to being happy? Does it not matter whether or not people think you're a 'grade A' muff cabbage so long as you're confident, proud, "and most of all" happy? Oh, and yourself, of course, as if you could be anyone else. What a load of shit. What if the person you are is an evil, manipulative and disgusting example of a human being? Is it still ok to "live the story" of a psychopathic head collector who locks postmen in his basement for the sole purpose of sorting his heads into categories, smallest to largest, darkest to lightest, most hair to least hair, and so on, so long as he's confident, proud, and happy?

This idea that the key to happiness is being yourself should never have been conceived. I'm ashamed to share the planet with the person. They must have been a prepubescent girl. If the problem with how you are is who you are, how is just being yourself going to help it? Surely it should instead be "Be adaptable and considerate."? I don't know, I don't have the answers, though this is what I would submit. Those 2 things alone would do so much good to the world, we'd have less fighting and more advances. What more could we need? We'd probably have less can-based cheeses as well...

Not related. I just think this is stupid.

So, to close this terrible tale of terrible... Ness... Ignore every picture you see on facebook, unless it comes with an author. And if it does, research that author. Or come to me and ask me what I think of them. I'm very opinionated, and I hold my opinion higher than most peoples opinions. Because it's right.

ALL CREDITS FOR PHOTOS:

The internet. No sources found - contact me if this is your intellectual property.