That Ain’t What I See!

Here’s an example:

While shopping with a friend the conversation about perception came up.  How a moment in someone’s life can totally change ones perception of a situation in a split second.   Early one morning we decided to go to the mall. It was relatively empty except for the die-hard mall walkers.  We were able to browse at our own pace, casually checking out the sales, completely enjoying the atmosphere.  Within minutes we were outside of a toy store, in the middle of a sea of chaos and crazy holiday zombies, grabbing the latest toys for their little brats Christmas gifts.  Our quiet, serene shopping trip ruined by an announcement over the mall intercom that every toy in the store was marked down fifty-percent!  We made a beeline to the nearest Starbucks and waited out the storm of hyper aggressive, sleep deprived toy shoppers.

After consuming three or four espressos we continued to ponder the subject of perception.  We discussed the subject of extra-terrestrial beings.   Imagine aliens coming to earth during the summer months.  They observe for a few weeks then go back to their planet with their personal perception of our world.

“What a beautiful planet.  Warm breezes, lovely flora and fauna a banquet of fragrances! Earthlings are such a mild and easy going species.  We believe they could teach us much about their lifestyle, therefore coexist with us!”

Now imagine the same aliens landed in the middle of upstate New York during the winter.

“What the #@&% type of planet is this?  It’s colder than shit, the people are about as friendly as a pissed off terminator with a hard on.  And what the hell is all this white icy stuff!   We’re freezing our ET’s off!  Screw this freakin’ third rock from the sun and the stinking intergalactic quadruped it rode in on!  Thanks a lot high commander. As soon as we return to the ship we’re going to kick your gray multi-tentacle ass!”

They head back to their home planet and inform other aliens to steer clear.  Had the aliens arrived in the spring their perception of us would have been quite different.  A single moment makes a huge difference.

So let’s test my perception theory – on one hand, some of you may say this article is crap wondering why you wasted your time reading it.  On the other hand, after 5 or 6 beers your perception might change.  You may think this is the funniest shit you’ve ever read.  You may even want to be my best friend, buy me many drinks; you may even be so inclined to give me lots of money. It all depends on your sense of perception.

Thanks Diana Q.