Jun 15, 2008 16:28
I haven't made a rant in quite some time so I've decided for what its worth I'm going to make one that I feel I have every right to make. Today is Father's day, a day most people think is a stupid excuse for business to pull in extra money by buying presents for your father's grandfather's and whoever else (same shit as mother's day). A holiday solely created for those businesses to rake in more money...but you are mistaken. You see, Father's day (and Mother's day as well) can only be a shitty consumer filled day if you make it like that. This day should be a day where you let your dad know how much you appreciate/love/enjoy/miss him!
My words are basically these: Don't let these opportunities pass you by because you never know when they'll be gone!
I don't care how much you think your father is a chode or a douche bag...how fucking hard is it to say that your glad you have a dad. Now if your dad is a serial killer...I might understand why you don't want to say anything to him...but seeing as how I know no one where that is the case...
You don't have to play into the consumer portion of this day, but if you want to buy your dad a gift, go for it! But just calling your dad up and saying happy Father's day will be just as meaningful.
Take my thoughts for what they are worth, but I can honestly say that I wish I had said something to my dad on every Father's day, but I didn't. It doesn't take much to just give him a call, but it will mean so much more!
There's my rant plain and simple. Comment if you like, bitch me out if you must, but you will not say anything that could change how I feel on this subject.