By Smaktakula
When circumstances have turned dire and life is putting the squeeze on you, folks will hit you will a piece of unsolicited ‘wisdom’ which, although it has gained a veneer of truth through years of mindless repetition, is no less false or dangerous because of it. Â ”Whatever doesn’t kill you,” some well-meaning jackass will solemnly intone, “only makes you stronger.”
Yeah? What about a massive stroke?
"I've Never Felt Better In My Life. Don't Worry, Sarge--I'll Be Ready For The Attack. Charlie Won't Know What Hit Him."
So. True. The other one is ‘time’s a healer’: what if you just had a leg amputated, will it grow back?
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Unless you’re a lizard or amphibian, no.
I’ve always disliked “laughter is the best medicine.” Sure, tell that to Andy Kaufman.
But don’t you see–it’s impossible to tell Andy Kaufman anything. HE’S DEAD!
Wait. That was your whole point, huh?
Shit, he’s dead?? When did this happen? My point was only that he’s never made people laugh—except for that “Mighty Mouse” thing. That was pretty awesome.
Unfunny AND he prolonged the career of Jim Carrey. We haven’t forgotten.
I figure it like this. “Whatever doesn’t kill you hasn’t killed you – yet.” Life is sort of like erosion. Each little irritant and scourge chips away at your life force a teeny bit at a time, until you wake up one morning and there’s nothing left. Of course, if someone sneaks into your room and hacks your head off with a machete, all bets are off. Game Over.
Your life-embracing philosophy has a home here.