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Originally Posted by Indydealmaker
I think that Rubicon was insightful by pointing one finger of blame at a general malaise in this country as a result of increasingly obvious corruption, lack of work ethic, racial divide, uncertainty as to what the future holds, erosion of traditions, etc.
Another factor to consider, when people comment that the grouchy, rude population is greater here, is that TV has the largest concentration of seniors in the world. Sprinkle our grouchy seniors back among the younger-diluted population elsewhere and you would hardly notice them.
Many people do not age well. Illness, boredom, lack of purpose, onset of dementia, concern about having enough funds for their remaining lives, and increased awareness of their mortality are all some serious stressors.
It is not TV and it IS TV. It is all about demographics. Maybe TV should start concentrating on mental well-being as well as physical.
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All very good points. I have seen a couple of incidences in TV where someone was going way over the top with their demands; I've also been cut off on the road, cut in front of in line, had parking spaces taken when it was clear by my blinker I was planning on using it, etc., etc. It does seem to happen more here than in places where the demographics are more balanced.
However, I know from personal experience (my mother) that a person with even the beginnings of dementia or Alzheimer's can behave in demanding, irrational, and even alarming ways. I also know from personal experience (my husband) that pain from a bad back or cancer can make even the kindest or most mild mannered person cranky. Heck, I'm no angel when I haven't had enough sleep and my first cup of coffee!
I can't change anybody; only my reaction to it. A warm smile works wonders.
Just don't take my parking space before I've had my three cups of caffeine. I'll cut you up like last night's chicken!
