Chow Chow Beef

Perhaps it is just age that is influencing my point of view, or perhaps I'm increasingly cranky since cutting down on cigarettes, but the attitude, manners and general ignorance of the slightly younger generation has been pushing my buttons recently. Although i am only the age of 23 I feel the next generation of young people is generally lacking in the aforementioned areas. Many like to appear "cultured", perhaps by carrying a Dostoevsky or Tolstoy novel under their arms while taking part in a discussion on the influence of Facebook on democracy. Such a facade is however just that, a diligently created facade. Such a facade crumbles once you see past their fake, thick rimmed glasses.The basis for an air of sophistication could be seen as involving language, manners and a knowledge of when to keep your mouth shut. What I have endured in the past weeks are people created through image rather than substance. Do not get me wrong, I am not saying that it is just this generation that suffers such flaws, it is seen through all age groups, collectives and religious cults. It is, I feel, more prevalent in the younger generations. Can we blame such things on capitalism? why not?, I for one blame such unsavoury elements on Matt Preston. Firstly because of his cravats, secondly because he makes me feel uncomfortable when he eats. If there was a stage production of Animal Farm he would fit right in. Enough of this lambasting, what is the solution, Cocoa, I hear you ask. I suggest moving back to a 1950s type societal structure and style. Life was good, scotch was great and so were cigarettes, Elizabeth Taylor did not look like a pale leather bag, and style and appearance went hand in hand with substance. Misogyny was a problem but there is always a price to pay. I say we begin such a transition immediately and start by raising a scotch and polishing our vowels.
If you boil the above tirade down to the bare essentials, the answer to society's woes is scotch, cigarettes and three piece suits...wow, now who's being the shallow, ignorant one? eh? well? that's exactly right...Matt Preston.

Cocoa.