Interesting thought from Kurt Vonnegut

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Kurt Vonnegut tells his wife he's going out to buy an envelope:
"Oh, she says, well, you're not a poor man. You know, why don't you go online and buy a hundred envelopes and put them in the closet?
And so I pretend not to hear her. And go out to get an envelope because I'm going to have a hell of a good time in the process of buying one envelope.
I meet a lot of people. And see some great looking babies. And a fire engine goes by. And I give them the thumbs up. And I'll ask a woman what kind of dog that is. And, and I don't know. The moral of the story is - we're here on Earth to fart around.
And, of course, the computers will do us out of that. And what the computer people don't realize, or they don't care, is we're dancing animals. You know, we love to move around. And it's like we're not supposed to dance at all anymore."
Let's all get up and move around a bit right now... or at least dance.

 

[Rustyt1953]

While I embrace the digital world of technology I am an admitted social butterfly.

I crave social interaction.

PS: love me some Vonnegut.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

Just spent time, interacting with leave dancing across the driveway!

Ivan

 

[walkin jack]

Kurt Vonnegut tells his wife he's going out to buy an envelope:
"Oh, she says, well, you're not a poor man. You know, why don't you go online and buy a hundred envelopes and put them in the closet?
And so I pretend not to hear her. And go out to get an envelope because I'm going to have a hell of a good time in the process of buying one envelope.
I meet a lot of people. And see some great looking babies. And a fire engine goes by. And I give them the thumbs up. And I'll ask a woman what kind of dog that is. And, and I don't know. The moral of the story is - we're here on Earth to fart around.
And, of course, the computers will do us out of that. And what the computer people don't realize, or they don't care, is we're dancing animals. You know, we love to move around. And it's like we're not supposed to dance at all anymore."
Let's all get up and move around a bit right now... or at least dance.

HA! I''ve been sayin' all that for years. I lack the eloquence but the concept was there. I love me some Kurt Voinnegut too.

 

[llowry61]

I had an interaction with an oak tree that needed trimming. My neighbor drove by with his new trike, interacted with others as they walked by or waived when driving by. Yes, we need to get off the couch and interact more.

 

[jeffsmith]

Po-Tee-Weet

 

[LVSteve]

Today I had an interaction with the wires on the back of a timer switch I was changing. I could have left the garage door open, but the vocal results of this interaction would not have improved any passing child's vocabulary and would likely have frightened the horses.

 

[Rustyt1953]

I am currently interacting with three Chipotle soft tacos and a trio of barley pops.

 

[Muss Muggins]

I read most of Vonnegut's stuff while I was still in high school. Along with plenty of Ayn Rand. I never realized how ahead of my time I was . . .

 

[Rudi]

I have fond memories of life without all the tech. stuff. Everything was wonderful.

 

[Rustyt1953]

"poo-tee-weet" has puzzled millions and the discussion continues.

I did a book report on Sirens of Titan.

I got a B.

 

[Kitgun]

Still trying to learn the twist.

 

[Bajadoc]

I'm just about to interact with my Weber grill and some chicken wings.

 

[glenwolde]

Hmmm...I'll go get a beer and ponder that...

 

[wnwitzell]

Chronosynclasticinfundiblum….

 

[Rustyt1953]

 

[Golddollar]

I belong to the three service clubs in town. I go to them and indulge in some adult beverages and their culinary offerings. Now if I just wanted to drink, I could stay home and do that. But I go out to these places to show everyone that I'm upright and mobile, and still of relatively sound mind (quit laughing, I said "relatively").

 

[acco40]

Chronosynclasticinfundiblum….

Between Time and Timbuktu …. Best movie ever!


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[swsig]

...Let's all get up and move around a bit right now... or at least dance.

Is there an app for that?

 

[Doug M.]

I admit, other than at work (and now my various doctor appointments related to the kidney crud and surgeries, FML), I have as little contact with people as possible. I have enjoyed the restrictions resulting from the pandemic. When I retire my goal is to have enough barbed wire and ammo to get left alone.