Monday, April 21, 2008

Definition of "Oblivians"

You wont find the word 'oblivians' in the dictionary the way I use it. Oblivians are those people who dont have a clue what effect they have on themselves or others. These are the kind of people who can't connect the dots, probably becuase they are unaware of any dots in the first place. Oblivians are unaware.
Able to function as if normal, oblivians can have jobs, drive cars, watch movies, and maintain a houdehold. That is where the similarities end though, as this is only a superficial resemblance. You know the type I'm sure. You may even be one, but you won't know it since you are oblivious. Oblivians are not malicious or evil in nature, just clueless.
Examples include leaving the patio door wide open while the air conditioner is running. Not only does the electric bill go up, but the other rooms that aren't leaking their cool air, become very cold as the A/C continues to run far longer than necessary. Or the video gamer who yells obscenities at the Tv for hours as if they had Turettes disease, heedless of the fact they are disturbing the peace for any non gamers in the vicinity. Or the drivers who talk on their cellphone and drift into the other lanes causing the traffic behind them to slow down and fear passing them. Unaware of the parking lot forming behind them, these people blather away on their phones as if what they had to say was of national security importance. Or perhaps you have seen the oblivian who, when visiting your home or anothers, leaves cups, can, plates, clothes, or whatever, strewn everywhere. They never pick up after themselves as this would require being aware of the location of the trashcan/kitchen sink/laundry room. And then there are the movie house oblivians, loudly telling their friend who is sitting right next to them, the entire plot, including every twist and the spoiling the ending. Not only is their talking disturbing the peaceful enjoyment of the movie, but they have ruined any anticipation first time viewers might have had.
Oblivians not only can't think outside the box, they can't think outside their skin. Oblivians have tunnel vision. Avoid Oblivians if you can, they are as mindless as a tornado, and nearly as destructive, with their carelessness.

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