Because we’ve neglected to get better, isn’t our generation far worse than its predecessors? It’s surely not survival of the fittest driving humankind’s existence like a bodybuilding, cross-fit marathon without end. No, buff bodies and battle-ax minds are often the first casualties of wars, diseases, and famines. Bright flames make the biggest targets.
I dare say the pillaging of politeness, amidst the crumbling of civility illuminates that the most frivolous specimens of our species procreate at the highest numbers. I prefer keeping in mind, even the possibility, that existence has its own reason for being. Time, a toilet paper, unwound with glee. Yes, it appears the most preposterous humanoids are those destined to thrive. Have we not wadded each other in waste, only to later discover the sacred commodity of each and every square? In the end, it’s always been, survival of the silliest.
Merril is hosting d’Verse’s Prosery night, inspiring us with a quote from Polish Nobel Laureate Wisława Szymborska’s poem, “Possibilities.” 144 words exactly (now). Join us!
“I prefer keeping in mind even the possibility that existence has its own reason for being.”
Yard Sale of Thoughts 
“the sacred commodity of each and every square.” But, we’ve certainly seen many of the worst survive and flourish, and even rise to power, so . . .perhaps you are right!
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Thanks, Merril. I appreciate you hosting and reading. Tried to take on some humor, as there was nothing serious happening after this long day. Very fun.
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You’re welcome. Thank you for participating!
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great post; eye catching title, great first paragraph and a radical thesis — which may well be right: entertaining and thought provoking, like the silliest standups and versifiers 🙂
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They just don’t teach complimenting like this anymore. Thank you, John. I can now finish my red wine with a smile.
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Cheers 🙂
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I await the “snap!” of the silent ones’ collective tolerance. I hope 1) it comes before the “silly” and entitled outnumber the sane and contributing, or 2) it comes before I die.
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How do you know you’re not one of the sillies, already? Thanks so much for reading and commenting. 🙂
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Called many derogatory things, misanthrope, caustic ****ole, curmudgeon, cynic – none of which suggest silly (or absurd, except in hyperbole). Unless you’re telling me…
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You blew my socks off with this one! 💝💝 I dare say, the current generation is nothing compared to the ones before it. They lack appreciation for art, for poetry, for reading, heck they can’t even comprehend sewing! I was discussing with my mother a few days ago, that when I finally get married and have kids, that I would do my best to inculcate old fashioned upbringing complete with etiquettes. No amount of ipads are taking them away from a day spent in sunshine!! xo
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Agreed. I have two littles, but I must admit they’re also just as silly as me. Thank you for connecting and commenting.
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I think this is brilliant! So crafted and such stunning ideas! I don’t know if you meant it in jest but I think even the funniest jokes have a barbed element of truth to them. Survival of the silliest indeed!
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Was meant in jest. Still figuring out how to unleash my sillies in my writings. Thanks for your warm comments. 🙂
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Your story made me smile! Each silly square is important. In the end the whole roll gets torn off and flushed! LOL And procreation keeps on going!!
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Thank you, Dwight. It does all go that way in the end. With a bit more silly, we’re all sure to survive, right?
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Ha ha… maybe so!! :>)
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I’m smiling… 🙂
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Yay! Glad. 😃
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I love the idea of time as toilet paper, unwound with glee! We really have to value life and tp more, haha! I think your title will stick in my mind a while! 💯
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Thank you kindly, Tricia. I like to think silliness and Tp are both unappreciated life commodities. 🙂
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Yes! 💯
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KH,
I think you blew my mind with these words:
I love this!
-David
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Thanks, David. It’s a silly stream of thought, but also true, in my mind. It’s not acceptable how we treat each other, even now there are times we don’t value each other, and definitely in our species history. Appreciate your comment.
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Survival of the silliest might not be such a bad thing, as right now it seems to be survival of the greediest and most corrupt and power mad…
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The silliest made me think about the toilet paper crisis one year ago. I wonder how many people are still using that stock they purchased.
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Really loved this!
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