Have any of you who say things like "oh my god" or "Jesus f****** Christ" recently stopped saying this, and, if so, why?
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Yes, I basically would have given the same answer, that it stems from some sort of semi-conscious instinct.
We see the fabric of society, even civilization itself, fraying and unraveling before our eyes, and the reaction is to resist it and move in the opposite direction, cleaning up our acts in even the smallest ways.
Frankly, these dark times have caused me to become friendlier and cheerier than I ever have in my life. I've got a smile for everyone I see, and a kind word and a humorous comment for everyone I chance to talk to. I feel this deep, inner drive to do that, like it's the least I can do for humanity.
Interesting, that last bit about being friendly is something that another person I spoke with about this said, the other day, which made me realize that was happening with me as well (including less often engaging in minor road rage, like getting back at people for cutting me off, etc.). As we get closer to absolute chaos, the feeling is, "what is the value in being hateful over these minor things?"