So there I was, arm hooked up to the machine, watching my plasma swirl away into a bag while the morning news dribbled across the screen like a bad fever dream. And what were they showing? A "riot" in Melbourne, allegedly. The sort of riot where the real thugs wear body armour, carry pepper spray and look like they just walked off the set of RoboCop. The people they were beating? A ragtag crew of teenagers and old hippies—probably fresh out of a drum circle, still smelling of patchouli. But sure, let's call it a riot. Now, here's where it really gets good. I mentioned this spectacle to a few people later, thinking maybe they'd share my outrage or, at the very least, give a damn. But no. What did I get instead? A smirk, a chuckle, and—oh, the pièce de résistance—"You should really just let it go." Let it go? Yeah, let me uncork a nice, overpriced cup of coffee, sit back with my legs crossed, and soak in the latest reality TV trash. Why bother caring when ...
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I went to that website and started scrolling down. The voice in my head screamed 'NO!!!'
and continuing to scroll down, I just couldn't believe it.
Egad!!!!
Unless the picture of me with my spike is there...
nice post.
glad to know that the vaccination went well.
But I couldn't go past - Tom (july 31) - hubba hubba.
Miles, other peoples misfortunes always make me feel better about myself.
Priyanka, I should have put “SFW”!
FF, who knew that there were so many sexy people going around? Tom is a spunkrat, I’ll grant you that.