The Complaint Bracelet

[lindyhop]

Well Oprah didn't invent this although they sort of make it look like she did.

I read about this a while ago, I think I even heard a piece on NPR. It was a minister who started it within his church and other people heard about it so it spread. And then Oprah happened.

I like the idea itself because I hate negativity. But I also really like to complain. I wonder if there's some way around it. For example, isn't it delightful how annoying the traffic was today?

[wendybeth]

Just about the only thing Oprah has invented is herself. Everything else is stolen under the guise of promoting, excepting Jonathon Franzen's work and that other guy who got nailed for fraudulent memoirs. She was pretty damn quick to distance her ass from him, wasn't she?

[3894]

Originally Posted by lindyhop

It was a minister who started it within his church and other people heard about it so it spread. And then Oprah happened.

According to this, a Rev. Bowen of Christ Church Unity in Kansas City decided his congregation did too much complaining.

He said churchgoers were griping mainly about trivial things, such as the choice of hymns at the Sunday service or the informal dress code at the church’s Saturday night worship.

There's just soooo much to say to that but I'll keep it brief. First, it's dismissive. Second, way to squelch not only dissention but also discussion of any kind. If I were in that congregation, I'd be looking to fire that pastor.

Surely now of all times in this country is not the moment to shut the hell up. Put on a purple bracelet and promise to give up my right to free speech for 21 days? Oh, and pay Oprah for the privilege while you're at it.

What a concept.