Thursday, November 11, 2010

Pointless fun

When I think about it, there are many things that I do in my life that are, when you think about it, very pointless, yet somehow entertaining.

Let's take the easy button for example.  It is Staples' signature item, but all it is is a huge red button that says "that was easy" when pressed.  Yet, this button is something many people want, or already have. Pointless? Definitely. Fun? Well, it isn't really "fun", but it is something that can be used over and over again.  Without fail, it can bring some laughs, some witty remarks, and some groans every time it is pressed.

The world is filled with these little items or habits that are a simple waste of time. At the time of doing these pointlessly fun things, it seems perfectly logical.  But after doing so, when you look back on it, it seems like a waste of time.

So the question is; should we continue doing this or not?  I suppose it really depends on the situation you are in at the moment.  If you are pressed for time, and will fail a class just because if you procrastinate a bit, then, by pure logic and common sense, you should not waste time with this pointless fun.  But if you are sitting on a couch with nothing to do, then go ahead! Nothing bad will come out of it, and you will be instantly entertained.