"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Too many people are stupid when it comes to romance. They search for "the One", the perfect mate that will "complete" them and bring utter happiness. Bullshit! Even if you find a "perfect" mate, s/he will probably also be searching for a "perfect" mate, which won't be you! There are multiple people that you could have a good relationship with - some of whom you've likely rejected, because you thought you could find someone better. Also, depending on just one person for completeness and happiness is quite a lot to put on one set of shoulders. It's not practical, either. Learn how to depend on yourself, as well as your mate, your family, and your friends. And remember that all relationships have ups and downs; none of them are easy, but that makes them all the more interesting and rewarding.
Hey, idiots! Learn how to appreciate imperfections! They are what make us human.
Too many dumbasses (especially men) make women and teenage girls so insecure about their bodies that they obsess over them, sometimes to the point of developing eating disorders. Hollywoodites play a significant role in this; quite a few female celebrities are way too thin. Nicole Ritchie used to look healthy, but people criticized her for her weight. Now, it looks like she hasn't eaten in months.
Hey, idiots! Women are supposed to have a bare minimum of 10-percent body fat; 15 to 20 percent is better! Curves are nice, too!
And what's with the trend of women having boobs that are too big for their bodies (or making them appear bigger than they are)? You're going to end up with back pain and/or botched operations. It's not worth the cost and the risk, ladies!
Hey, idiots! Stop making average women feel inadequate!
Too many moronic women succumb to pressure to be "the ideal woman", i.e., one with a tiny waist, flat midsection, huge rack, Jolie lips, and perfect nose and teeth. They try to look like twentysomethings, even when they're past 40. Wrinkles are evil! Botox, botox, and more botox!
Hey, idiots! Barbie's not a role model!
And what's with the obsession with weight? It's not a reliable indicator of how fit you are or how good you look. Muscle is more dense than fat; it weighs more. To those women who still think that weight training will make them bulk up like men: in general, that's only true if you inject yourselves with extra testosterone. Some women will build more muscle mass than others, but they won't build nearly as much as men. Weight training is one of the best things you can do for yourselves. You'll most likely gain weight, but you'll lose fat. You'll change your size and shape (to an extent, depending on your genes). Your metabolism will also increase significantly. You'll be healthier and more attractive!
Hey, idiots! Throw out your scales!
I'm so tired of all the stupid movies about moronic high-school and college students desperate to lose their virginity and/or get drunk and "partay!"? This begs the question of whether the first of these movies was based on reality or if it was fantasy that has since greatly influenced reality and spawned even more of these movies. Is it life imitating art imitating life? Or art imitating life imitating art? We may never know. It's okay to suspend your disbelief and enjoy a movie, but you have to remember that they're very rarely accurate representations of real life (even if they are "based on a true story").
Hey, idiots! You don't have to follow the flock! We're not sheep!
Too many imbeciles are irresponsible pet owners. If you're not going to take care of pets properly, then don't get any! If you do have pets, feed them, water them, shelter them, keep them safe and warm, and love them! A pet has a remarkable ability to reward you for that. (At least, cats and dogs do.) And spay or neuter them (unless you're a breeder, of course)! It's not expensive, it'll make them better pets, and it will greatly reduce the number of animals that have to be euthanized every year. If you do end up with an unwanted litter, for goodness sake, don't just dump them somewhere! Do your best to get the local humane society/animal shelter to take them, or find them good homes.
Hey, idiots! Living pets are not decorations!
