8.10.11

ThE UNwRiTteN RuLE of tHE InTErNEt

Stop. Just stop, alright? I realize that in 2005 typing with an extensive amount of capitalized and lower-case letters in incorrect places was all the rage, but it is SO annoying! In 2005 we also thought that Myspace, gaucho capris, and corduroy jackets were cool. As you can tell, most of us have realized that these are things of the past and need to be left there until some idiot digs up a time capsule that no one wants to see or the 30 year fashion trend cycle is once again set in motion. As for Myspace.. well the only way that one's ever coming back is if Zuckerberg comes up with an even more aggravating version of Facebook. Sorry Tom, but it's not likely.
Here's a reality check for all you retro typers out there- THiS Is nOt An AcCEpTaBle wAY oF WrITing. It looks like a ransom note and frankly, it's hard on the eyes. Not to mention no one can tell the difference between a lower-case "L" and an upper-case "I". I don't mean to go overboard here, but it really should be illegal, or at the very least one of those unwritten, yet accepted rules like not wearing white after labor day (though I'm slowly starting to see this rule revoked and I thank society for my expanding closet), and no hooking up with your best friend's ex under any circumstance. Ever. It's wrong.
Is this your way of trying to get your tweets recognized by your favorite pop star? You may want to rethink your approach because if I'm going to be truthful, having your exotic tweet read by the person you must adore, based on the fact you are willing to embarrass yourself to this extent, will probably make them think you are committable.
I'm not saying this to be mean. I'm simply doing this for the good of typography everywhere. Leave creative typing to the professionals. Now, if you really have that much creativity, make a scrapbook, okay? Look, I even picked out convenient ransom note letters for you! Just don't show me the finished product.
I am very afraid that you will mention something about this hobby of yours under "special skills" on your next job application. It is NOT okay. But never fear, I am here to help. Remember that the first step to recovery is admitting that you have a problem. Oh, also I think apologizing to everyone you harmed with your problem is in there somewhere too.

MoVE oN PeOPlE! (I'm talking to you, redneck grandma who thinks she's being "hip" and 26 year old community college drop-out living with her parents.)
Post one last status on your Myspace page to get it out of your system, then be done. It will be greatly appreciated, I assure you.

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