My argument in favor of compulsivity - imagine a world where no one took any chances. I could envision that a least some of the world's great discoveries were because one of those inventors thought, "What if I combine these elements?"
If an athlete didn't think compulsively, there wouldn't be extreme sports. You have to admit it takes a certain sort of someone and a whole lot of chutzpah to navigate down the edge of a mountain on just a snowboard.
I'm betting that some of the best recipes were a compulsive mix of ingredients, that, and perhaps a little too much wine. Some of you might remember The Galloping Gourmet, Graham Kerr's romp through classic cooking. It only aired in the States for two years from 1969 through 1971. I think he drank more than he cooked. It was one of my favorite TV shows.
I've done more than my share of compulsive acts during my childhood. One fine day at the park, I envisioned a stunt (more likely had seen on a cartoon) where, while riding on a teeter-totter, I would flip into the air and land back on my seat on the teeter totter. Seemed simple enough in concept but in practicality meant me ending up with a open gash on my chin. Hmph, nothing ventured, nothing gained. Here's to acting compulsively!
I've done more than my share of compulsive acts during my childhood. One fine day at the park, I envisioned a stunt (more likely had seen on a cartoon) where, while riding on a teeter-totter, I would flip into the air and land back on my seat on the teeter totter. Seemed simple enough in concept but in practicality meant me ending up with a open gash on my chin. Hmph, nothing ventured, nothing gained. Here's to acting compulsively!
Graham Kerr confessed years later that he was often blitzed during those shows. I think he found God. My wife likes to cook with wine. And sometimes she even puts it in the food.
ReplyDeleteWhat is this thing you call "food?"
Delete@nonamedufus - I think Mrs. D needs to start a cooking school!
ReplyDeleteJust the thought makes me laugh ~ "You, yeah you Dufus - bring me that egg whip pronto!"
DeleteOh yes, I've been a bit impulsive in my youth, too. The incident with the cat on the raft comes to mind.... ;)
ReplyDeleteI've got a similar story but it involves my children - I'll save it for another writing challenge post.
DeleteWas Graham Kerr only on for two years? Amazing... I remember him well.
ReplyDeleteAnd this is why those Jackass movies are so popular... people live vicariously through the dumb ass stuff they do ...
ReplyDeleteI guess I missed out. I've never seen that show.
ReplyDeleteOn the same page as food -- I'm thinking beer people are compulsive with some of the things which are mixed up nowadays!
ReplyDeleteHey Tami! I've done many stupid things, often thinking them to be good, and without consequence. I want to blame youth, but I still have my moments. Yours shamefully, Indigo
ReplyDeleteI'm still impulsive, compulsive, whatever .... dude.
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