On Outrage (and Fridaily and Photo!)

Jun 21, 2013 13:54

I sat behind a truck at the water fill last night that had a bumper sticker you've probably seen: If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention.

There's truth there. If you look around, there are a gazillion things to feel outraged about. On my friendslist, or my Facebook feed, every few minutes something will show up that is horrific or ( Read more... )

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outrage ext_434232 June 21 2013, 22:10:32 UTC
I am outraged that you only posted one Guppy photo :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Sooooooo cute :-) :-) :-) any outrage anybody has should now be gone, how can anybody be angry after seeing Guppy eating a banana???

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Re: outrage ellenmillion June 22 2013, 21:31:16 UTC
See, I'm promoting world peace with adorable Guppy photos. :P

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quickreaver June 21 2013, 23:14:23 UTC
THAT PICTURE. Ellen, if nothing else, you have spawned a supahstah!

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ellenmillion June 22 2013, 21:30:56 UTC
Isn't she just? I want to get her a superhero cape...

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haikujaguar June 21 2013, 23:17:23 UTC
I seem to recall reading somewhere that outrage releases some chemical in your brain that makes you feel more energized, and they were positing that you could become addicted to anger.

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jenny_evergreen June 22 2013, 00:05:49 UTC
I believe that people very much DO, whether it is physical or psychological. I've seen it too many times!

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haikujaguar June 23 2013, 20:18:36 UTC
Me too. :/

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ellenmillion June 22 2013, 21:08:51 UTC
That would explain SO many people.

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jenny_evergreen June 22 2013, 00:05:59 UTC
You are wise, my friend.

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ellenmillion June 22 2013, 21:31:29 UTC
*tips a hat back atcha!*

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browngirl June 22 2013, 00:32:02 UTC
What's that saying? In 100 years nothing we do is as likely to matter as how we affect the children in our lives? It was said more cleverly.

Also, she is too cute to be believed. BWEE.

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ellenmillion June 22 2013, 21:42:33 UTC
That is my highest calling right now - making sure that what I pass on through Guppy is the very best I can do!

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