Bumper sticker wisdom
June 24, 2009
The other day I saw a bumper sticker - I'm sure you've seen it - that said something like, "Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like no one is watching." Something along those lines, anyhow. I stood there, in the parking lot, pondering the wisdom there on this particular bumper, for a good minute.
I've decided it's entirely wrong.
First of all, if you work like you don't need the money, show of hands here, how many of you would turn up tomorrow? On time? Does anyone seriously think life should be one endless emotional high? How about instead, "Work like you're a responsible human being even when you don't feel like it"? Because that one works for all of us, even those of us who DON'T actually work for money, yet still need to put on their big girl panties in the morning and tackle the day.
And love like you've never been hurt? Psssht. I suppose that would take me back to the maturity and depth of my high school days. If there's one thing I'm sure of, love after you've been hurt is very sweet indeed.
And dance like no one is watching? Okay, I can see that. But there's also definitely something to be said for dancing WHEN people are watching. I've watched this video about ten times, and it only gets more awesome.
I think I may need a pair of Hammer pants.
I completely agree with you on the bumper sticker wisdom. If everyone lived that way, we'd be in heaps of trouble!
Posted by: Michelle | June 25, 2009 at 07:42 AM
I think I actually used to have some pants just like that. I wonder where did I put those...?
Posted by: Kristy | June 25, 2009 at 08:24 AM
That's awesome. If you haven't seen this Sound of Music one yet, check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EYAUazLI9k
It always makes me smile.
Posted by: Aimee | June 25, 2009 at 08:39 AM
Oh.Oh.Oh. Speaking of dancing when people are watching, were you fortunate enough to be watching America's Got Talent last night to see the beautiful pre-teen dance of pure unadulterated joy that was the show's finale last night.
One word. WOW!!!!
Posted by: Glory Words | June 25, 2009 at 08:49 AM
I think I'm in love with the bald dude with the headband!
Posted by: Amy | June 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM
AH HA HA HA!! "Work like you're a responsible adult"!! HA HA HA HA HA!!! I would TOTALLY buy that bumper sticker. The other one drives me CRAZY. In my experience, people who "dance like no one is watching" are in fact COUNTING on people watching. Like Buffy the vampire slayer, who would go off to "be alone" in FULL VIEW of everyone else, and with her Alone Face on so everyone could see how Pensive she was.
Posted by: Swistle | July 05, 2009 at 07:56 PM