Thursday, August 10, 2006

I Fell Down But They Laughed

Why does this sentence not ring true? After all, people laugh all the time. People fall down quite often too. It's the 'but' that's out of place. It really should be 'and'.

Why is this reaction so common? It seems to be a core part of our being, which probably evolved three million years ago when we were roaming the savannahs of Africa, looking for Marbig expanding folders. It's a gut feeling, an instinctive response. It's funny to see others lose their dignity. That's a shame, but we might as well make the most of it and "drink to good times".

No comments: