Chenisms

If one more person tells me to join Facebook because it's so awesome, I think I will scream. Seriously, if I want to throw a frog at you or something ridiculous like that, rest assured - I do not need facebook in order to do so. I think it's summed up pretty well in the above Sheldon comic just how ridiculous Facebook can be.

It is only somewhat useful for keeping tabs on those who are no longer part of your everyday life... (And perhaps in such a case, they are no longer part of your life for a reason?) In every other respect, it seems like a pathetic means of pseudo-communication in order for you to feel connected to other Facebookers, when in truth you are not.

For every claim that Facebook is great for networking, I can think of plenty of others which are probably more likely to have greater truth and relevance.

Chen's Facebook recipe:
1 part "networking"
2 parts narcissism in highlighting only your good points and photos
1 part curiosity
1 part stalking
3 parts procrastination

and finally - the special ingredient

2 parts satisfaction in believing you are so much better than the people you used to know

Stir to combine. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200 degrees celsius. Remove from oven once charred within every inch of its life. Enjoy the empty calories and counter the guilt in harbouring such a pathetic addiction by throwing a Facebook frog at a pseudo Facebook friend and by consoling yourself with the five magical words:

"At least it's not WoW."

It's funny because people think WoW is evil. I agree that it is, but at least WoW doesn't pretend to.... actually, wait, I'm defending WoW now? ... see you on Facebook!