It’s getting out of hand – We are focusing on bubble-wrapping the world when we should be wrapping our feet.

If there is one thing that we can take away from this recent example of the western world gone wild, it is that if a song published in 1964 is genuinely offensive, we as a society are really really really slow to catch on.

50+ years later, we are finally paying attention to the so-called bigoted comments, verbal abuse, and name-calling contained in the lyrics of Rudolph, the red-nose reindeer. It’s hunting season on Rudolph.

Between the outrage for “Rudolph”, “Baby it’s cold outside” and “Charlie Brown’s Christmas,” those outraged are effectively trying to wrap the world in bubble wrap. Let’s scrutinize every prose and phrase to ensure our fragile sensibilities are not offended.

Oh, the irony!

We live in a society where rappers, pop artists and alike are propelled into the stratosphere of fame with lyrics condoning everything from violence to infidelity. They’re idolized but poor Rudolph has a big red target on his head.

If you’re that easily offended, chances are you were mollycoddled as a child by overprotective parents who insisted that you receive a ribbon or trophy for coming in dead last in your kindergarten 50m dash.

Who am I to tell you what to do or think (even though society tends to want to tell me what to do and think)?! I’ll tell you what I tell my young boys.

Find opportunities for joy in the world, not condemnation. Everyone has a right to their opinion, but no one has a right to determine yours for you. Don’t give up control over your thoughts, ideas or emotions, and above all – USE COMMON SENSE!

(A quick tangential detour to rant:

Being human is acknowledging our differences and accepting them, not asking Joe public to subscribe to the opinion that is the average of those that shout the loudest or have the most followers on instagram! If we blindly agree with what everyone else says is “right” then we are giving up our individuality. Please, I beg you with tears in my eyes, show me one example of a truly successful man or woman who was exceptionally good at being average. Don’t follow the pack!)

By Shaun Sima
https://chef-pocket.com/aboutme/

P.S. I post for my edification as part of my dedication to jumping into the deep end of the internet brand pool. My posts are part raw life journal and part discovery of my voice.

P.P.S There isn’t very much satisfaction in getting the world to accept your viewpoint and praise you. If you only want to hear your opinion, talk to the mirror.