You either get social media or you don't. Here's a way to help explain the fascination with it by way of analogy.
This is way too funny to not post. I've cleaned it up, however, if you're offended at low-brow humor, skip this post.
This was actually sent to me by a female colleague years ago when we both used to work at Freddie Mac in Dallas. Author unknown.
Here it is, the top 11 reasons why having a social media presence is like having a p*n*s.
11. Those who have it would be devastated if it was ever cut off.
10. Those who have it think that those who don't are somehow inferior.
9. Those who don't have it may agree that it's neat, but think it's not worth the fuss that those who have it make about it.
8. Many of those who don't have it would like to try it, a phenomenon psychologist call "Social Media Envy".
7. It's more fun when its up, but this makes it hard to get any real work done.
6. In the distant past, its' only purpose was to transmit information vital to the survival of the species. Some people still think that's the only thing it should be used for, but most folks today use it mostly for fun.
5. If you don't take proper precautions, it can spread viruses.
4. If you use it too much, you'll find it becomes more and more difficult to think coherently.
3. We attach an importance to it that is far greater than its actual size and influence warrant.
2. If you're not careful what you do with it, it can get you into a lot of trouble.
And the NUMBER ONE reason by Social Media is like a (well, you know):
1. If you play with it too much, you can go blind.
Hey, stop touching the keyboard!
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