Categories: Ramblings

I’ve had this post on the back burner for a few weeks now, but I could never find the proper time to post it. With today being the 4th of July however, I guess now’s as good a time as any. I’ve gotten fed up with all those late night infomercials, and I’m venting the best way I know how, by blogging. I get a much larger audience this way. These infomercials showcase some clever yet ultimately unnecessary gadgets. Simple in design, yet ridiculously expensive. I was amazed as to how these glorified “inventions” sell. Then I found a pattern in all of these commercials, “who has time for [insert "tedious" task here]“.

Then I came to the realization that Americans are obsessed with convenience. They’re all about instant gratification, and seem to have forgotten the value of hard work. That’s why they constantly crank out these silly little gadgets, knowing that Americans will throw money at them if they create something that will make them lift one less finger. Take for example the Swiffer mop. I hate that thing! You sweep and toss the cloth, which means you’ll be spending money on refills for as long as you own the mop. Seems like a blatant waste of money, but it sells like hot bread. Are people willing to pay that much to get rid of that annoying dust pan line? Or here’s an idea? Why not wash the cloth and reuse it?

This obsession with convenience has created a throwaway society. Throwaway values, throwaway love, throwaway resources. And it’s slowly destroying the nation. And if Americans are as busy as these commercials claim, then why is such an alarming percentage of the population overweight? Something to think about while you pig out on those greasy hot dogs. People, let’s spend less dollars and cents and start exercising more common sense.

P.S. My Write Stuff Journal arrived in the mail this morning. I entered a competition at Write Stuff a few weeks ago and won. Here’s what it looks like:
I’ll probably use it to compose blog posts or jot down assignments once college reopens. Whatever I chose to do with it, I know I’ll be writing in style.