Recently, I have really embraced the use of YouTube.com, as evidenced pretty clearly by my blog. I find it to be an interesting source of thought provoking information or simply a place to find entertainment. I stumbled upon this recently and thought it was fabulous for several reasons. I think, if you've watched it, the main reason is clear. That's right, the baby's mama.
However, it provoked many questions, for example, what does he mean, "stop growing"? Does he suffer from elephantitis? Of course when I say "he", you all know who I am talking about. The individual conducting the interview couldn't even keep a straight face when this man suggested that his New Year's Resolution was to find "a baby's mama". I think the piece was meant to be a serious piece and surely, had that comment not provided enough humor for me to post it and spend time commenting about it, I think the director would have cut it out due to background laughter. Here nor there.
Another question you might have is what does that "other guy" mean when he says "clip my toenails"? First, the "other guy" says he wants to stop his nasty habits and then he mentions clipping his toenails. This is actually an interesting concept. Clipping your toenails can be a nasty habit if done at an improper time and/or place. On the other hand, not clipping your toenails is just plain nasty.
As for the individual who doesn't make resolutions because they "don't keep promises to themselves", I have to say I can relate this year. My resolutions were as follows: (and so you know, I have them saved as a Word document in my computer, I guess in case I forget...?) (1) Go to church; (2) Be nicer, maybe find a female friend or two; and (3) "Great ass" (by which I mean on my own body, so get your minds out of the gutter... come to think of it, your minds might still be there...).
I guess, if I want to be a lawyer about it, I haven't really "not kept" any of my resolutions. I went to church on Easter. And, I think about going almost every week which is, well, 100% more than I thought about it last year (its amazing how you can make any fraction 100% when you don't consider how far you intended to go as long as you didn't do absolutely nothing). As for the second one, I can't say I have any new "best friends" that are girls, but I am certainly making an effort, which was the goal. And, after all, it did say "maybe". The ass thing. Well, I have pretty much ceased going to the gym but I like to think my ass was great to begin with. And, after all, isn't beauty relative? I mean, doesn't that resolution revolve around a subjective definition of the word "great"? Obviously it does! My ass is great!
Now, the intent that I had when I made these resolutions is a different story. I intended to go to church fairly regularly. The second one, I have probably achieved to some degree. As for the last one, I had an idea of "great" and my ass is not looking like what I had in mind. Frankly, I don't think, however, that my ass was ever meant to look like what I had in mind. So, the point is that that dude just needs to learn to lie to himself better. Or at least tell "half truths"! I didn't break any promises to myself! Moreover, I still have 7 months to go! I think he needs a motivational speaker. In my world I have not only made three resolutions but I have succeeded as to every one! He can't even do that because he didn't make any and therefore can't be as proud of himself as I am. The key is being very careful (lawyerly) in the resolutions that you do and don't make. When done properly you can always suceed and if nothing else, boost your self-esteem for having been sucessful. Finally, some wisdom!
So what have we learned today? New Years Resolutions should contain key words like "maybe" and be held to subjective standards like "great". If you say I am going to lose 15 lbs., as many Americans make the mistake of doing, you fail unless you do it. I am just helping your self-esteem here people!
Of course, this is not to suggest that I don't believe in resolving to do things you are actually going to do. However, I would argue that our friend had a good argument against the making of resolutions. Rather than not making any, though, I would suggest if you are the type to break your resolutions, that you should heed my advice and its a win-win situation! At least in the latter case you have a chance at true sucess.
In conclusion, I got a deep belly laugh from "he", am very worried and confused by the "other guy" and think the non-resolving individual has taught us all a valuable lesson.
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