As we move steadfast into #election season (which in many ways seems to be playing out as a sort of political mating season), I am noticing a rather interesting phenomenon, which some may find worthy of a research project/case study:
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I believe there may be a direct correlation between the shrinking temporal distance to election day & the increased spread of public displays of absurdity.
You may say absurdity has always been our bread & butter (or bread & olive oil).
& that may be true, absurdity abounds.
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You may say absurdity has always been our bread & butter (or bread & olive oil).
& that may be true, absurdity abounds.
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But most of it is neither wilful nor premeditated.
However, as we move closer & closer to election day, there seems to be an effervescence of conscious creation & innovation of the absurd, put on public display for all to witness, celebrate, & participate in!
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However, as we move closer & closer to election day, there seems to be an effervescence of conscious creation & innovation of the absurd, put on public display for all to witness, celebrate, & participate in!
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A sort of a carnival mood (minus the joys & aesthetics) begins to build up, & more & more people throw caution to the wind, saying & chanting the absolute utter godawful weirdest things to express their undying love for & infatuation with their mortal gods!
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They start spontaneously erupting into odd song & dance rituals, performed as offerings to their political deities.. Songs whose tune & lyrics pile praise upon glorification of the deity, & dances which celebrate & accentuate the wilful expression of the absurd!
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Another aspect of this rise of widespread public displays of absurdity comes not from the public, but from the political figures & figureheads & figurines: they convene frequent public conventions & press conferences for no other purpose but to publicize their absurdities!
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Okay, that's not fully accurate: they convene these to share & promote their political platforms.
Which in itself is absurd!
The lies & hypocrisy in these events, the sheer audacity of their lies is just pure unadulterated absurdity! & they know it, & their audience knows it
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Which in itself is absurd!
The lies & hypocrisy in these events, the sheer audacity of their lies is just pure unadulterated absurdity! & they know it, & their audience knows it
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& everyone knows none of that crap is to be taken seriously!
It's just part of the ceremonial public displays of absurdity.
& we are yet 48 days away from the peak of celebratory absurdity! Between now & then: brace yourselves & enjoy the show*
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It's just part of the ceremonial public displays of absurdity.
& we are yet 48 days away from the peak of celebratory absurdity! Between now & then: brace yourselves & enjoy the show*
*Viewer Discretion Advised
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