Picture 1 (above)
Picture 2 (above)
So, what is different between the two pictures above (something is missing)?
Give up? Here's a hint...
Apparently there were three individuals who thought they were the only ones attending the firework show on the National Mall (which, we all know, is in Washington, DC...the capital of the United States). While you cannot see too well in these photos, all the other hundreds of thousands of people in attendance were seated, except for these three individuals. And what did they cover? None other than the Washington Monument. Not only were the thousands of people behind these individuals shouting at them to sit down, these three kept looking behind them and saw many other people motioning for them to sit down. About half way through the show, someone went up to them and asked them to sit down (which thankfully they did-finally!) Obviously, I was very bugged by these people (I took time out to take a photo and am writing a blog about it). My question is...what were they thinking?
What is your first reaction when you are in a huge group of people who are all sitting down at a very popular landmark on a very important day in a very important city for a very important opportunity? Honestly, is it possible someone can be that clueless? This post seems unnecessary and childish, and I realize that perception is reality, but I was very bugged! Now that I have it all out on the table, I can let it rest.
To focus on the bright side, they did sit down and I got to see the remainder of the firework show over the Washington Monument, which was a very fun and enjoyable experience. I also learned that the saying "When in Rome, do as the Romans" can be some very valid, important, and respectful advice as well as just plain, simple common sense! (And yes, there was plenty of room for them to sit down).
4 comments:
WHEW! Glad you got that all out. Feel better??
If I was there I wouldn't have waited until halfway through the program. I would've walked up and told them to sit down at the very beginning.
In the immortal words of Bob Marley, "Get up, STAND UP, STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS! Get up, stand up, DON'T GIVE UP THE FIGHT!"
Stand up and tell them to SIT DOWN!
Well other than the stinkers in front of you, I am sure those fireworks were much better than here in Provo! We are joining the East Coast MSW Crew this week! We will have to get everyone together. Sitting respectfully, of course.
Oh gee whiz. There are some people who just bug me sometimes too. It's as if there are very few of us left who actually remember the things that our parents taught us about common courtesy & manners. Although I must say, if you hadn't explained that the Washington Monument wasn't visible, I probably wouldn't have even noticed! Hahahaha.
To answer your question from the comment you just left, no, my Mom isn't home quite yet, but she'll be flying into Salt Lake on Sept. 2nd. Elena & I are SOOOOO excited, and our kids can't really contain their excitement either. :) It will be so nice to finally have her home.
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