In a world where chaos seems to reign supreme, and where more people get their news from TikTok than from actual news sources, it’s hard not to chuckle at the absurdity of it all. Recently, a clip surfaced of a woman exploding in a convenience store about everything from racism to Social Security because, brace yourselves, Kamala Harris wasn’t going to be president. It’s remarkable how passionately she cared, and amusingly misguided in how she expressed it. Clearly, it’s proof that the phrase “mental gymnastic” should be taken literally when discussing today’s political climate.
The woman’s rant could have easily served as a comedic monologue. She accused everyone of being mentally ill, which might be true, but let’s be honest—most of us are just trying to keep our heads above water while avoiding the high tide of political nonsense. She lambasted a presumed Republican, forgetting that insults might hit harder if they were grounded in some fact, but her passion was something to behold. If only there were awards for emotional outbursts in convenience stores, she’d bring home gold.
As her words echoed through the aisles of snack food and soda, one couldn’t help but laugh and shake their head. How did “you’re all going to be broke” and “I hope you don’t s*** in your own face” become the rallying cries of women supporting political causes? They say emotional displays in public can be a sign of authenticity, yet her authenticity felt more like a low-budget soap opera scene. If only she could channel that energy into something constructive, like perhaps, oh I dunno, volunteering, or reading a book? The world could use a little less shouting and a lot more real solutions.
But here’s the kicker: the issues she raised, albeit through an explosion of poorly constructed sentences, are indeed topics worth discussing—Social Security, women’s rights, and the state of the country. However, it’s not just the loud and flamboyant who need to engage in these discussions. Perhaps if we took a more collected approach, like discussing things over a cup of coffee instead of a barrage of insults, we could make progress.
It’s astonishing how often people forget the basics of disagreement. Just because someone has opposing views doesn’t mean they’re the enemy. In fact, much of the time, they’re just trying to scrape by in a world that often makes little sense. Conversations can be enlightening if we approach them with nuance and understanding instead of tirades and finger-pointing. So, the next time you feel like screaming in public about who’s going to take your Social Security or who’s supporting who, maybe consider laughter instead. After all, we’re all in this political circus together—let’s try to enjoy the show!
