They're Just Words – Page 14 – The Writings Of Patrick Macke

Posted on August 10, 2019August 10, 2019 by Patrick

The Modern Cult

Instinctively I avoid, no, I actively dislike, the things that are very popular and trendy, you know, that “hot” thing that, if you’re into it, will make you cool. I adhere to this life strategy because going where the in-crowd goes, liking what the easily-influenced majority likes would make me a sheep. I dislike something, mostly, because you like it. I know this habit is petty and negative and juvenile and contrary and immature and polarizing … and … super fun and empowering. For most of my life, zigging when the sheep zag has just been a personality flaw, but today, in 2019 it is producing tangible, life-saving benefits.

Posted on August 9, 2019August 9, 2019 by Patrick

Guess Which One’s The Leader Of The Free World?

You have been teleported to this planet from a far-off galaxy. You know very little about humans, but you’ve been told they have free will and that most have reasoned judgment. Before you have the chance to cruise the Sunset Strip or consume sixty-four ounces of soda an earthling hands you something called a newspaper. He calls your attention to the front page where there is written a question-and-answer article between a writer and two famous humans. Having just arrived in this solar system you are completely unfamiliar with those answering the questions, still, you are encouraged to read on.

Posted on July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 by Patrick

When Plants And Fantasy Meat

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. When people and companies spend an infinitesimal amount of time, money and energy trying to replicate the real thing, to create a fake, synthetic, artificial version of something very valuable, society has a name for it – a con job. You can see it a mile away, except this time instead of the mob counterfeiting hundred dollar bills, the Plant Mafia is trying to pass off fake hamburger patties … and it tastes just like meat! Yeah right, and fuckin’ Willie Wonka makes a pill that tastes just like a ham sandwich, a bag of chips and a chocolate shake all at once.