Monday, May 11, 2009

Facebook: The Harbinger of Stupidity

Ok first off let me say that I use Facebook on a regular basis, and have put up with its constant layout change without complaint, but I can't be silent anymore.  

I now open up my facebook account and instead of it saying, "What are you doing now?" (Which was a stupid question because the answer was always, "I'm surfing Facebook dumbass. What the fuck else would I be doing on this site?!?) It now says, "What's on your mind?" For most people this seems to be an invitation for someone to "insert here" their political or relegious beliefs, which is really just a regurgitation of some shit they heard from their pastor or favorite biased political commentator. For other people it's an invitation to "insert here" your passave agressive feelings of inadequecy, depression, or angst. 

Thank you Facebook for asking everyone what's on their mind. (You really should have to take an IQ test before you can answer that question.) So, when facebook now asks, "What's on your mind?" Please tell us what you're up to or type something amusing, and if someone hurt you, and you want to make a passive agressive statement about them or to them without actually telling that person anything...don't. PICK UP A FUCKING PHONE AND HAVE A CONVERSATION!

Another problem I have with the new Facebook are the "fan pages" I can understand the fan pages for certain things. A fan page for a celebrity, band, TV show (even though there is a place for this in your profile), something with entertainment value. I've always understood that these are things you can be a fan of and would want to show your support for. I'd even understand if you wanted to support a brand name like Pepsi or Coke (not like they need any more advertisement); it's a streach but I'll give you that one. 

However, when it comes to being a fan of inanimate objects or insignificant physical or mental activities that you only do with your insignificant other or by yourself. I don't give a shit and these fan pages shouldn't even be allowed. 

I have one friend (friendship currently under review) who is a fan of cuddling. Like I fucking care "Spoon This Bitch." The only thing that you're doing is giving your Facebook stalker more ammunition. Do you really want that creepy guy who's been eyeing you from afar coming up to you with that serial killer gleam in his eye saying, "I like cuddling too." No, I don't think you do, so please keep that shit to yourself, or if you realy have to tell people please type it up in a note and title it "Shit you could care less about" so when I see it in my news feed I can just ignore it.  

Also, can you believe I "had" another friend that was a fan of bubble wrap. (I deleted her on pure principle) FUCKING BUBBLE WRAP! Gee, can I be a fan of styrophoam peanuts, or maybe just random packing materials? I don't think those bags of air have enough fans these days. 

This shit has gone to far people. Like most people, I know that Facebook can be addictive but let's show some fucking restraint. The only thing you're contributing to is you're own unpopularity, and no one will breed with you if they think you're stupid. 

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