We have a winner!
The correct answer to my quiz was ... *drum roll, please* nothing. That's right, not a damn thing, nada, zilch, nowt, nuttin', nunca, zero, (insert your own synonym). And the winner of the contest is ... *more drum roll, then a breathless hush of anticipation* Alia! Congratulations, m'lady. *and the crowd goes mild!* You win this fabulous prize: bragging rights!!!! Yes, you win uninhibited bragging rights for your correct answer to our contest. You may use these rights wherever and whenever you choose, without penalty or constraint. Some restrictions apply. Void where taxed, restricted, or legally banned. Batteries not included.
Okay. That's the end of that silliness. Time now to be serious. Or, maybe not. Tell me, is Life really supposed to be serious? Or is that just the wish of the humorless?
A very close friend of mine once sent me a photocopy of a headline from her local paper. It read: "Scientists say there is no scientific evidence that life is serious." On the other hand, there are a great many who declare with unbridled authority that Life is, indeed, not only serious, but totally devoid of the merest shred of humor. Why, laughter - even the slightest chuckle - is heresy to these people.
So, who's right? Or, as is the case in much of life, is the answer somewhere in between?
I'd like to see your opinions.
The Auld Scot
8 comments:
Seriously? You want our opinions? *grins*
And, are we supposed to answer your query in a serious way? State our humble opinions from a studious and scholarly philosophical point of view?
Or, was your request for our opinions a way to generate hysterical laughter because a serious response would completely abandon the idea that there's humor in life?
What a conundrum. Woe is me!!!
Yes, I seriously want your opinions. Now, whether those opinions are serious or not is yer ain decision. If ye wish a "studious and scholarly philosophical" discussion, then I'll try to oblige.
On the other hand, I'll appreciate opinions that elicit laughter (whether hysterical or no being immaterial) or even a mild grin.
Maybe my point is that Life is not serious, although there are points in Life that are, indeed, quite serious. Also, just because Life itself isn't serious doesn't mean we can't discuss it in a serious way, right? Or, maybe I'm just trying to agitate people.
'Tis indeed a puzzle.
The Auld Scot
Okay, then...
Yes, Life is supposed to be serious. With that being said, there is no rule that indicates it can't be fun, though! Think of it - there are many things we must do from a societal standpoint; speaking from life as I know it, children *must* go to school, and that's a serious thing, to get an education, but the actual teaching is so much better if it's enjoyable - i.e. fun! Fixing a meal can be a serious thing. You must put the ingredients together in order to concoct something palatable. Then you get to enjoy it! Again, that's fun! (Unless you're on a really bad blind date or something!)
The blend of it is that we're supposed to take life seriously, for we're here to accomplish *something* - depends on one's religion, I s'pose - but have you ever been around someone who has forgotten how to have fun? They become old before their time, and are generally are cranky and no fun to be around. Again, there's that fun again! So, then, that puts us in a place where decisiveness for ourselves is our own answer.
I think I've got to stay pretty much on the fence on this one, with occasional forays to either side, depending on where the grass looks greener on any particular day!
Whee! Heh.
I subscribe to the "Mirth and Reverence" angle myself, heavy on the mirth. Almost essential if you are going to run a doorway to the community. Without a sense of humor, the idiots will grind me down before the bastards have a chance to.
Well, I don't think life has to be serious. Of course, that doesn't prevent some people (sadly, myself included far too often) from taking it seriously. But even the 'serious' things have a lighter side, and can even be the source of great humor. We can joke while we work, or cry, or bury the dead.
The next question should be are there things in life that are important? That maybe...I haven't made my mind up yet on this one.
My own personal 'motto' so to speak is:
"Life Is Too Important To Be Taken Seriously."
As Orion, i've said that for many a year and believe it whole heartedly!
whoops! Spelling error, my bad......
That should say "ASK Orion..."
Ugh! Need more coffee!
Welllll, there are some good points made here - and I especially thank Tracey for the chuckle. Whether intentional or not, it makes her point wonderfuly.
I personally think there are times when life (note the lower-case "l" here) is quite serious. As one example, I point to certain days I spent in the jungle - and this is replicated by far too many young people today, only they're in the Iraqi or Afghani desert. Believe me, life on those days was (and are) quite serious, murderously so, if you'll excuse the pun.
Of course, there are myriads of other examples I could give, but I'm sure you're right now busily adding your own, so I'll shut the hel up.
The state of being we call "life" is, then, serious at times ... BUT, Life (cap "L") isn't. Not really. No more than one can say that, because parenthood is so often rife with pain, then Parenthood (the state of being) is necessarily excruciating.
A great many parents will tell you 'tisn't. Nor is Life serious, not the capital "L" Life.
Make any sense?
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