Just some random thoughts.
Has anyone seen the new Burger King ads? The ones where they feature some guy dressed up in a royal getup with a rubber mask, which represents the company mascot. The one where he shows up in some guy's bed with a breakfast sandwich is pretty weird and the one with the “king” in a NFL game is a bit out there as well. But, the new one where the “king” shows up behind a tree that has just been chain sawed is beyond creepy. Call me funny, but showing up in tights and a silly grin in front of a dude with a chainsaw might just be a taking your life into your own hands. But, hey, what do I know about advertising?
Ok, once again for those of you who didn’t see my first rant on this subject!
I was watching the “Amazing Race” last night on CBS. As far as reality shows go, this one actually appeals to the logistics side of me. The premise is that different teams are required to follow a series of clues and need to find locations all over the world. The last team to actually arrive is eliminated from the race.
I always thought this would be a good way to deal with folks who insist on being late to meetings. A dramatic entrance would no longer indicate how busy and important you are, it would merely point out the obvious... that you have no time management skills.
I can hear the emcee of the show now “So and so, you are the last person to arrive, I am sorry to say you have been eliminated from your career.” Not that I have an issue with people who are clueless when it comes to being where they say they will be... I mean what could be more fun than speaking to a group of people for 15 minutes and then be bombarded with questions from “I’m always late so I will ask you to repeat everything you just said”.
Anyway back to my original point...
One of the teams featured in the race is a Mom with her three kids. Her husband was a NASCAR official who had been killed when he ran onto the track to remove some debris during a race. All in all, a pretty bad deal. Regardless, this team seems to be doing fairly well and have hung in there... well, other than the time when the mom got run over by a buggy in Amish country. That was a bit odd. You would almost think it was some form of 'rating ploy', but hey, what do I know about ratings?
The thing that I really struggle with besides understanding Algebra and the Electoral College, is the amount of praying that goes on in this race.
This mother and her three offspring pray about everything. “Lord please let us find Route 65 on this map, in the name of your Son, Amen” followed by “Lord, please let us be faster than the 'colored' folk from Vermont who are ahead of us now.”
God does not care if you win the "Amazing Race." God has other issues to deal with beyond how well you do in a reality show. I believe your personal belief in God is sacred.
It is something that is special; try to keep it that way. I think throwing out God’s name for the mere sake of doing well at bingo, cards or reality shows tends to water down the entire issue.
But, hey, what do I know about your beliefs? Other than your actions, more often than not, override the words coming out of your mouth.