Farenheit 451

Well because of my new job I have a whole lot of time to burn doing nothing so I started to knock off some books on the list. I came across Farenheit 451 and thought it would be a good one to start. I really enjoyed this book and that's saying something because I absolutely hate to read. I really would rather do anything else.
Well, this book reminded me of the movie Josie and the Pussycats, even though it's a dumb movie. If you've never seen it, don't waste your time; I will sum it up in thirty seconds for you. An evil ad corporation uses an all-female pop band to subliminally slip advertisements into the minds of the youth across the nation. That's about it. Even though this book was written in like 1950, I still think it's amazing how much it applies today. He got it right on. "Frightening in its implications. . . Mr. Bradbury's account of this insane world, which bears many alarming resemblances to our own, is fascinating."- New York Times.
It took me awhile to catch on that this takes place in the future and it really is close to what is reality today. Wall to wall televisions in every home that people spend countless hours watching as if the sitcom actors were "family". Fast cars that get people to their mindless jobs as quickly as possible. Even presidential voting for outward appearances above merits. "I voted last election, same as everyone, and I laid it on the line for President Noble. I think he's one of the nicest looking men ever became president."
As sad as it is to think this is our reality, I realize it is very much so. I immediately thought of Apple, the Kardashians, MTV, countless other companies and people telling us what is cool and what isn't. We really can't have opinions anymore. We may think we do but we don't. Our opinions are given to us and they change weekly.
The book about banning books that promoted freedom of thought was banned. Ironic?

Idiots... (You know who you are)

I have a bone to pick with idiots. I have been meaning to post this for some time now and I am finally getting around to it. I am trying to sell one of my four vehicles that I currently own and I have it listed on ksl. So I get texts for it every now and then and this one was especially good. And by good I mean retarded. I am sorry for the politically incorrect term but I initially thought this guy was a twelve year old girl. But when I found out he wasn't this was the only other logical explanation I could think of. He's got some serious mental issues. So anyway here's the conversation. His are in red.



2:47pm- D u still have the subaru?    (ps this will be verbatim and pps does it really take a ton more time to write do you?)

10:45am- I do. Would you like to come take a look at it

11:00am- Do you have the subaru ?

Yes

I thought you sold it?

It turned out he didnt have the money

Oh i'm busy now but i'll text you in a little bit.

Ok

2:01pm- Hey where u at in orem

Kinda by Harmons on 8th north

I'm kinda busy till about 4 though

Oh well maybe tonight then cause i had sometime now d u go to uvu (I guess it does save time)

I did

Oh by chance u know or u know at what time is the devotional today (Why sure, let me look that up for you. Anything else I can do for you today?)

I would imagine probably like 7

Ussualy where at ?

I'm not sure

Can u find out please i alredy try to calling but no one answer (it was sunday)

I don't have internet right now sorry (that's a lie, I have an iPhone)

Do you know anyone you can ask

2:37pm-No sorry

4:14pm-Thanks do you have time to show it this afternoon

Yes I'm free right now till about 530

4:39pm-How about around 7 (what part of till 530 don't you understand?)

I can't till about 830. Sorry

Well tomorrow then

Ok. I work till about 8

5:12pm- Can it be before dark? (I guess it was the "till" he didn't understand)

I WORK TILL 8

Two days later, 9:25pm- Hey u still have it

I do. Do you want to take a look at it?

Yep but during the day let me know if works tomorrow befo8re

Yes. Anytime before 3

Next day, 3:45pm- Are u available in a couple of hours?

4:07pm- At about 7ish

Ok

5:52pm- Hey so is it A clean title and have no problems?

Yeah it's clean and everything runs great

k 7 it is then! my phone is dying so i might call you a little after 7

Ok

6:42pm- Golden corral at 7ish (yes sir)

You can't come to my house?

Nop id have time

Well then I might be a little later then 7. I'm still at work

Ok but hurry we need to see still with day light

Ok. But are you most likely going to buy it?

Yep there is good chances i think

Ok I'll bring the title and everything


7:12pm- Where are u

I just got off work sorry. I'm coming

Are u going to be here soon or are u waisting my time?

7:30pm- I'll be there. It's getting dark though. Do you still want to

Yes come

Ok

Two phone calls, one of which I answered and he said " What the heck? Are you coming or not?"
To which I replied, "Chill dude, I'm driving."



7:35pm- Where to heck are you?

I'm still driving

Are you still there

Yes

Sorry

How long until u get h ere

I'm just pulling up

I'm here

Dude I'm leaving

If you want it I'm not gonna bend over backwards for you. You can come to me

And next time don't be such a douche



I really wonder about us as a civilization sometimes and I am afraid for my kids.