I read an article recently about a study that has actually found that being in the presence of ongoing complaining/complainers will make you, in their words, "dumber."
Since I like you all, I will do you a favor and allow you to leave this blog with the same amount of dumb as you arrived, so I AM NOT COMPLAINING.
I do, however, find it necessary to clarify a few things or my head may explode (although I am pretty sure that those who need the clarification don't read my blog).
Begin rant.
* Africa is NOT a country. Unbelievable, I know. It is, in fact, a continent (a continent made up of 55 countries, all with their own unique culture, languages, and traditions).
* Haiti is NOT in Africa, however Egypt IS in Africa. I pinky swear.
* Not everyone in Africa runs around naked. In fact, the majority of Africans go about completely clothed.
* Yes, Oprah did build a school "over there," but no, Oprah did not end poverty, meaning no, she did not already "fix that problem."
* Yes, pirates do exist. Really, the media is not just trying to pull your leg (but no, I have never been kidnapped by them, and although I don't have much personal experience with pirates I am pretty sure that the majority of them do not look like Johnny Depp).
* If you ask me what is going on with "that war over there" I am going to need more specifics. Like I said people, 55 countries (several at war, yet many at peace).
And last but not least...
* Some African languages contain clicks, but if you come up and start making random clicking noises at me because you know I have spent time in Africa, not only will I not understand you, I will poke you in the eye.
End rant.
Since I like you all, I will do you a favor and allow you to leave this blog with the same amount of dumb as you arrived, so I AM NOT COMPLAINING.
I do, however, find it necessary to clarify a few things or my head may explode (although I am pretty sure that those who need the clarification don't read my blog).
Begin rant.
* Africa is NOT a country. Unbelievable, I know. It is, in fact, a continent (a continent made up of 55 countries, all with their own unique culture, languages, and traditions).
* Haiti is NOT in Africa, however Egypt IS in Africa. I pinky swear.
* Not everyone in Africa runs around naked. In fact, the majority of Africans go about completely clothed.
* Yes, Oprah did build a school "over there," but no, Oprah did not end poverty, meaning no, she did not already "fix that problem."
* Yes, pirates do exist. Really, the media is not just trying to pull your leg (but no, I have never been kidnapped by them, and although I don't have much personal experience with pirates I am pretty sure that the majority of them do not look like Johnny Depp).
* If you ask me what is going on with "that war over there" I am going to need more specifics. Like I said people, 55 countries (several at war, yet many at peace).
And last but not least...
* Some African languages contain clicks, but if you come up and start making random clicking noises at me because you know I have spent time in Africa, not only will I not understand you, I will poke you in the eye.
End rant.
4 comments:
I totally vibed with this! When I returned from Kenya last month I had someone ask me how close I was to Haiti. Seriously? Haha.
Thanks for making me laugh this morning!
This is awesome! Please rant more often.
So funny!! I know soo many people think Africa is a country. lol
I am happy you don't think I'm too harsh :)
There is nothing more awkward than when someone at church introduces you to someone as being from Africa, and then when you ask them what country they say "Haiti".
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