Americans tend to celebrate even the most mediocre or basic accomplishments... It's like weddings to me. Why is that a big deal?... Why do you have to have a big shin-dig were you're like 'look we're doing it' and everybody applauds and throws shit in your face. - SModcast 1: Fisting Flipper
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker criticizes how society celebrates basic milestones like marriage with excessive fanfare.
- In plain terms
- Why do we make such a big deal out of ordinary things?
- What can you take from it?
- Social rituals can feel performative.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What milestones feel unnecessary to you?
Another view
Celebration can also be genuine joy.
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