February 15, 2004
I Like Simon
This article discusses a phenomenon I'm so glad someone else sees besides me -- the coddling of idiots.
When I was in law school, I had classes with several people who bugged the hell out of me. I wasn't bothered by people who didn't read the cases, or who didn't show up for class or who goofed off during lectures. The people who annoyed me to no end were the ones who thought they knew everything and would simply not shut up about it.
You know who I'm talking about. These are the people who want to tell you how to do your job, even though they've been unable to keep the last eight jobs they've held; the people who want to tell you how to raise your children while theirs are in prison; the people who want to instruct you how to do anything when they are intellectually challenged by the task of getting from their front door to their car every day.
These people are why I love to watch the beginning of every season of American Idol. I'll admit it. I love watching some pompous idiot get up and warble something that sounds like a cat dying in a hailstorm, only to have Simon tell him the truth -- that he is awful.
Where was Simon when I was in law school?
Posted by Kitty at February 15, 2004 03:33 PM
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I wish that Simon had been around while I was in chemical engineering...man, it would've been nice to see him put some of those people in their places!
It doesn't hurt that he's hot and has a British accent, either. ;o)
Posted by: Chewie at February 17, 2004 07:25 PM
In college and military schools we called them "springbutts", it seemed they lived for the chance to spring out of their seats and expound on any subject necessary to show their real ignorance. Yes, the Simon's of the world do serve a great service to us all.
Posted by: greyhairedstranger at February 17, 2004 08:03 PM
The best Simon's are bosses. I get such a thrill from watching my bosses sit and listen to what we call "Spotlight Rangers". You can see it in his eyes and his expression. You always know when he's had enough. Usually he'll just tell them to shut-up and move on. But every once and a while, he'll start shooting them questions and we all just watch him squirm. It's something to pass the time. :)
Posted by: Justin at February 17, 2004 10:52 PM
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I just try my best to ignore those kinds of people in my class at LSU. I admit that sometimes I goof around in class but I get get stuff done and respect others outside my group.
AI the bomb! I laughed so hard during the tryouts! :)
Posted by: magik at February 16, 2004 10:29 PM