These Things Really Are Happening

Panhandlers walk between traffic lanes at stop signals begging for coins and find success.

Texting while driving.

Building homes on flood plains believing taxpayers should provide bail out after flooding.

Politicians snub the free press yet stride confidently believing reelection is purely academic.

Government leaders have been firing bullets on their law abiding citizens.

Some have been disliking their job but go back day after day.

Road rage.

Disturbing headphone volume on public transit.

Tire technicians recommending all season radials in snow zones.

People play slot machines.

Gossips inclined to think parties not intuitively privy.

Businesses expecting success on merits void of marketing.

Drivers expecting courtesy while failing to accelerate and merge effectively.

Guy calls in sick, goes to softball tournament, gets fired and sues to get his job back.

Auto dealerships posting ads on private buy and sell internet sites expecting it’ll be a boon for business.

A general malaise in personal responsibility.

Motorcyclists with apparent death wishes via speed and aggression.

Sports apparel manufacturers believing we’ll be proud to sport their logos without an advertising contract.

Sporting empires correct in their notion that shutting down for a half a season will be inconsequential because fans are fickle, and oftentimes subscribe to a life of idolatry.