The Difference Between Easy and Simple and Why are SO Many Pants Dropped So Low?
Posted: Friday, February 12, 2010
by Ken McCreless
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Greetings Fellow Travelers ...
Sometimes I look back on my life and see patterns. Sometimes I look back on my life and see repetition. Such is the case with the words "easy" and "simple."
In this day and age, and possibly since the beginning of time, folks use great liberty during speech. Take for example the word "Crafty."
If you call someone crafty you ARE saying that they are underhanded, conniving, deceitful and not to be trusted. You are NOT saying that they could build a working M1A1 tank from a pile of Popsicle sticks and a bucket of glue.
Now, let's move on to easy. I explain it this way.
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Simple! Practice, practice, practice.
Is learning how to professionally play an instrument well enough to get paid for it easy? Not at all.
Listen to the stories told by folks who have climbed Everest.
Simple, yes. Pack your gear, follow common sense rules and learn everything you can. Plan well and be smart.
Easy? Not at all. All the preparation in the world might not get you ready for the extreme temperature and horrific conditions.
OK, now that we've covered the difference between simple and easy let's move on to the uncovered behind.
I am referring to those folks who prance around with their pants halfway or more down their butts. I realized one day that it is mostly teenagers who do this and some in their twenties. And I have figured out why!
These are human beings who feel more comfortable with their head up their keister. The pants dropped so low allow circulation to continue. If they were to bring their pants up then no blood could get to their brain and they might miss the MTV Awards or the latest "UnReal World" episode.
My hope for them is that somehow they will get a whiff of how sweet the outer world can be and will decide to abandon their anal atmosphere. There's more light out here as well. Probably a better view.
Now, admittedly, we've all been through that age. Of course, we were not allowed to have circulation until we made the decision to pull out heads out of our behinds.
Today's youth are being shortchanged by allowing such behavior, and the arrested development is not only not cool, but extremely harmful to all concerned.
The "No Child left Behind" program should be changed to "No Child's Behind" immediately.
Now, is that easy, or simple?
Sometimes I look back on my life and see patterns. Sometimes I look back on my life and see repetition. Such is the case with the words "easy" and "simple."
In this day and age, and possibly since the beginning of time, folks use great liberty during speech. Take for example the word "Crafty."
Now, let's move on to easy. I explain it this way.
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Simple! Practice, practice, practice.
Is learning how to professionally play an instrument well enough to get paid for it easy? Not at all.
Listen to the stories told by folks who have climbed Everest.
Simple, yes. Pack your gear, follow common sense rules and learn everything you can. Plan well and be smart.
Easy? Not at all. All the preparation in the world might not get you ready for the extreme temperature and horrific conditions.
OK, now that we've covered the difference between simple and easy let's move on to the uncovered behind.
I am referring to those folks who prance around with their pants halfway or more down their butts. I realized one day that it is mostly teenagers who do this and some in their twenties. And I have figured out why!
These are human beings who feel more comfortable with their head up their keister. The pants dropped so low allow circulation to continue. If they were to bring their pants up then no blood could get to their brain and they might miss the MTV Awards or the latest "UnReal World" episode.
My hope for them is that somehow they will get a whiff of how sweet the outer world can be and will decide to abandon their anal atmosphere. There's more light out here as well. Probably a better view.
Now, admittedly, we've all been through that age. Of course, we were not allowed to have circulation until we made the decision to pull out heads out of our behinds.
Today's youth are being shortchanged by allowing such behavior, and the arrested development is not only not cool, but extremely harmful to all concerned.
The "No Child left Behind" program should be changed to "No Child's Behind" immediately.
Now, is that easy, or simple?
Ken McCreless is just a guy who loves to write, and was born to do so. He is a freelance writer with several projects ongoing, including books and magazines. A huge fan of both irony and history, Ken has dedicated his life and his writing to serve the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Top-level comments on this article: (8 total)Hi Ken.Your observation is very keen and I like what you said in this insightful piece. I have actually seen someone (in the bus) pulling up his pants after it slipped off from its precarious position, and was not even embarrassed.Thanks for sharing this well-written peace.Have a wonderful, romantic Valentine's Day celebration.God bless and good health.NenitaNo, they're not embarrassed. They're proud, actually. Hopefully they will grow out of their stupidity!Thank you so much for stopping by!
Very observant, Ken. And, I guess the baseball caps are turned backwards because they are less of an obstruction that way-Exactly! That old annoying bill, blocking the sun and all.I saw one kid had his dealers cap upside down and to the side, like a rain gutter!Thank you Carolyn, for the kind words and all the FarmVille and Farm Town stuff!
Very funny and very true! I remember the first time I saw someone dressed with the pants down halfway to the knee I thought this: 'Not a style statement, just getting ready for prison.'Very well-done.Hilarious observation Mike!Thank you, Michael!That IS a funny observation. It reminds me of a picture of a tattoo my editor sent me, but that's an article for another publication.
Good article Ken, nice going.Thank you, David.
Nice article--enjoyable--you are truly a writer Ken... enjoyed it and thanks for bringing a smile to my face.Thank you so much, Steve.I am honored!
Appreciate your humorous insights - thanks, Ken.Thank you, Marijo.I enjoy writing them down for you!
Well, kids are trendy, have you picked out a pair of pants yet? (great article Ken)Pants I have. What I need is a pair of boxers with a smiley face at a strategic location!Thanks for stopping by.
I enjoyed your article very much. Made me laugh and feel sad at the same time. I know there are many fads but some of them today cross the line of vulgarity. Only my humble opinion.This "fad" makes me want to carry rubber bands with me at all times, if you know what I mean.
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