The Art of Not Giving a Fuck: A Title I Must Add To Since Others Have Been Here Before
Clearly I'm struggling with this and, so are you. If the word 'fuck' in a headline was enough to turn you away, you've already failed at not giving a fuck. I'm failing at not giving a fuck because I will give a fuck if nobody reads this due to the fuck they gave about the fuck off the start. So what the fuck, when to fuck, and how to fuck?
I don't even know anymore.
Of course, this article isn't about some silly four letter word that starts with F.
It's about an act in between caring and not caring. I care but I also care to not listen anymore. I don't give a fuck.
My 'fuck' is my attention and my attention is not something I'll be ever so graciously handing out to just anyone who wants a piece of this action just because anymore. One must earn my fuck.
About a week ago, I wrote an article about news media cults, basically.
How it's all one unit, posing as two by design, in order to soak up as much money and attention as possible from every angle imaginable, all the while confusing the populace into taking sides on issues people would not have thought about had something not intervened, placing the thoughts directly inside minds.
Like, OMG!
It's the end of the world, according to both sides, but their side is safe and the other is doomed, according to themselves. This is ridiculous.
That goes on for months then suddenly, all on the same day, both sides — the ones living high and mighty under corporate contracts and those posing as independent entities and the voice of the people — they all switch over to Afghanistan.
Wow. "A coincidence."
Meanwhile news media junkies are already busy working as content distributors; sharing stories, memes, and headlines. Modern day paperboys and town criers, volunteering to work for their manipulators, free of charge.
Or, they're confused, wondering what they're supposed to be thinking about now and how to fit in. Luckily for those types, politics are applied so if they can't make up their minds, their team leaders have made up their minds for them, making the decision a no-brainer.
Why bother thinking when someone has already thought for you in advance. Life couldn't be easier.
I'm... done.
I don't know what the hell is wrong with my brain. Looking around the internet I see millions of people hooked on ideas they'd been fed. Reacting to thoughts they didn't think about. Munching down on it all, hard, but never filling up.
Problems that aren't even meant to be solved because if they were, these people would be out of a job. Thinking the solution is leaving an opinion based comment that sounds almost identical to all the other opinion based comments that hardly get noticed.
Am I living in a goddamn simulation!
The gossip is so juicy people fear walking away from it. "I might miss out and not know something..."
I often wonder and have even asked a few people:
What happens to these governments, corporations, and their minions posing as independent journalists on the 'other side', if people simply shut it off?
They lose control in an instant and become irrelevant. But the people decide to give them the power by offering attention, then sit and complain about what they see while living a life of detention.
I don't see the point.
So I've decided to do makeup tutorials.
Before:
After!
Now
If the world wants to be all fucked up and ugly, at least I can feel cool and sexy about it.
Have a nice day.
Hey WTF, I was just listening to that...
No. I was!
I'm almost finished. Then you can have a turn. Unless you don't give a fuck. If that's the case, just hit play.
You can have Prof, I already switched to JID... Unless you already played that.
Try this. Fresh fucks given five hours ago!
Nice, why do they look like they don't give a fuck?
“Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.”
Last time I went to Disneyland, the dog chewing on the leg exhibit was closed. I was so pissed but then I remember to not give a fuck.
Time to switch gears...
I have no comment to add. But here's an idea of where I am.
Good music taste, by the way
Should have never trusted Hollywood either...
I shouldn't have... Well, back to phase 1 again, I think.
Full circle I suppose...
I forgot to mention that there are four/five full "Fucks" here...
Free fucks! If you ever need them!
Fuck them all...
For free!
No more free fucks left for me, fuck I can't give a fuck now...
Why the fuck there's no like/love button here?
And now for something else
This is genius work (ʌ) so as this one (v)
Whatever that is, it cockblocked my country. They must hate Canadians or something. They're lucky I don't give a fuck. Probably a good sign. Electrical storm is brewing making the night shine. I guess that means it's bed time.
Sleep well, mate!
Thanks for playing musical chairs. That'll give some folks some sound to go with those stares.
Sure, I'll save a playlist for the upcoming God-knows-what. Much love your way...
This art is easy to master dude. Like i would have read your entire post, but i dint give a fuck LOL
Simple! And just think about all the time you have now to go give a fuck about something else.
100% the world is my oyster! LOL You should definitely try it! !LUV
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I give a fuck about oysters!
But in all seriousness i get it. and its exhausting.
ppl try so hard to get you to agree with them instead of letting you express your opinion. If you say why is it so important for me to agree with what you say. what happened to free minds? freedom of speech. we are individuals and not sheep.
But like them, everyone cant think like you. the sooner realised this the easier it become. i waste energy where the fight is worth it. If I see you don't want my opinion, I rather agree with you and validate your reasoning (if it's something minor, like yes that is a good looking car even though I think it's fugly AF) or keep quiet if it's something major. if my silence is questioned I communicate that you don't want my opinion you want me to agree with you and I'm not going to. Not everyone deserves your time and energy. You gotta pick your battles!
Pick your battles for sure. I'm more annoyed with these "battles" that are fed to the people in the form of news media, news cycles, and the media circus shit. It's not even natural. And it's like people are jumping into the candy van with the pervert at the wheel, not even noticing they're about to get fucked then thrown in a ditch.
Oh, Fo sho. because of the internet people in 2021 believe that the earth is flat! Most ppl don't act rational and are why they need rules and leaders to help them along in life. We are all detrimental to ourselves!
Be thankful you were blessed with an abundance of common sense! Both a gift and a curse I guess! Doesn't make it less frustrating. This is why I don't like many people.
Everything is boring and predictable. I still enjoy people. Just not the things they commonly talk about, when they're those people.
I need to stay out of that mess and stop giving a fuck.
avoid the convos man - works for me. I discreetly change the subject, lol. Show them your makeup tutorials! LOL That will be a great experiment. Every time they bring up a weird subject, ask them about your makeup tutorials and show them a different design. Say you selling a lot of them for crypto and see how they react. Its equally bizarre as the things that annoy you, just less mainstream LOL
So how 'bout that local sports team!
Low blow!!🎈
LOL! Shots fired! Shots fired!
Straight to the EGO!!! LOL You cut me deep!
You'll recover. Try not giving a fuck.
Full Circle! My work id donE! You have officially graduated from the school of ZERO Fucks!
OMG I did it! I finally graduated from something!
hhaaha
Missing out may save a fuck load of shit entering your head, excellent art to portray!
Thought is may go down like an ostrich with it's head in the sand, probably safer too.
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A fuck load of shit entering the head? So that's how people get shit for brains!
Yeah middle name shit for brains, never conform, never give out, never give in... Fucked if I know anymore!
I used to think I was a nonconformist until I realized that meant fitting into the nonconformist conformity and defeating my own purpose.
I love it. Such clever use of highlights and patterns! You can now call yourself an MUA and start your Insta blog on make up'ing.
Don't forget to throw in some lifestyle advice for your fans too!
Lifestyle advice, eh? A pack a day keeps the doctor away for about sixty years so, you got time. Time to live without giving a fuck!
Actually, shit. Dude I think I'm doing it wrong.
That's because you are giving a fuck!!!
I won the book The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A Fuck in the early days of Steemit. Dude who was fairly popular at the time said he had two copies and he would give away one to the best comment on the post so I replied and said I don't give a fuck whether I win or not. Boom, a winner!!
Yeah I saw that book when I was giving a fuck about not ripping off someone's title.
I said I suck at this! First fucking sentence!
Congrats on your book win though. That's usually my attitude when it comes to winning contests. Seems to work like a charm...
First Sentence non fuckery, smashed!
It does. Then if you win you win, if you don't which is most likely... Who gives a fuck!
Exactly! Expect the worst so nothing bad ever happens! I'll be sure to add that to my lifestyle repertoire.
A repertoire such as the world has never seen before!!
Are you sure or you just trying to get me rappin' to make my rhymes roar?
Shit man your trippin
You think I want you rippin
Those rhymes
Can't dude. Overruled. Droolin' and drippin'. I think I might be slippin'
You got plenty of traction.
I can tell by the post comment action.
Look like to me your on the winning faction.
If I had a hat, in your direction It'd be tipping
So no need to worry, you ain't slippin
Not giving a fuck.
The main attraction?
Some earn a buck from their interaction?
It doesn't suck and there's no infraction?
Now the word duck used as a distraction?
I've run amuck for your satisfaction.
Word
Amen. Or whatever.
Nobody gave a fuck about the Rose Garden Story so they had to up the tempo, and get people all riled up again.
Fuck being riled up! Isn't there such a thing as riled down anymore? Or was that never a thing and I'm just being stupid again because I don't give a fuck?
So true. More and more it seems people need "opinion makers", and are either against something, or fully in favour of it; critical thinking is what is probably lacking fucks nowadays.
People can apply the fuck to something else and I think that would make the world one fuck of a lot more functional.
Well, your makeup could use a bit more work, or did you mean 'clown makeup'? Either way, it does seem like a healthier way to pass the time, instead of giving a fudge!
Clown makeup? What the HELL is that supposed to mean?!?!
I worked all day on this look!
I'm so sorry! What I meant to say was: "That is a great first try for a beginning makeup artist, I hope you get lots of time to practice more!"
I went out looking like this and everyone was looking so it must be good...
They must have thought you to be the prettiest gal out there!
I hope not. I'm a dude. Don't the kitties make it obvious?
Oops, my bad. Yes, the kitties are very manly indeed. How in the world could I have made that mistake?
It's a common mistake. The other one is calling me a pussy.
!BEER
You need to stake more BEER (24 staked BEER allows you to call BEER one time per day)
Looks like they'll need to see your I.D. first...
hahahah
The make up...
Thanks! I did it all by myself with no fucks given!
All one unit? Fucking hell, I didn't realize Rupert Murdoch owned everything already!
I got a touch of the déjà vu reading this, I've had several conversations along similar lines recently. People don't seem to want to think, would rather get their thoughts conveniently prepackaged for them. For the life of me I can't figure out why. The easy answer is to chalk it up to laziness but easy answers are suspect....
It's the elephant in the room making it impossible to address all the other issues facing us, but how do you address it?
On a somewhat related note, you might find bellingcat (link) interesting. It's more intel than 'news' but you can get info without all the propagandizing, hand wringing and pearls clutching.
Now where did I put my makeup, it's time for a tutorial...
Plenty of minds and businesses, all talking about the same thing, different ways. Not one owner. One unit. One structure. Not one mind. Taking the same topic and offering it to every possible market. Even that conspiracy crowd has it fed to them, thinking they have it all figured out, as if it's that easy.
I mean, it's larger than that, isn't it? Political dogmas, systems of government/societal structuring---the times and topics change but the operation is the same.
What I want to know is how did it get to be this way? Who benefits? Why does it persist?
You might want to ask someone who gives a fuck. LOL
News media is about making money. That's all. Nothing more. Those 'choices' are an illusion. It's not about informing people or helping them. It's the same story told a different way, for money. Tell the same story enough different ways and everyone eventually hears what they want to hear, how they want to hear it, then they remain glued, then the story shifts to something else, as the attention is glued to the screen, never goes away. The stories don't change just because individuals feel differently about things.
Lol, I walked right into that one.
You got quiet there. Was thinking you took me seriously. I like to joke around and banter with everyone.
Same here. Telling who is being serious is and who is joking is even more difficult online though. I'd just gotten distracted and forgot to check in on the hive for a bit.
It's all good in the neighborhood.
Ever notice how in life most encounters with people you don't really know; they're often peaceful and cheery. You can say the stupidest things and people know to think you're messing around, first. Seems to be the reverse online. Say something ridiculous and people think you're actually stupid or being antisocial. Folks need to relax and stop giving a fuck so much. Stop trying to 'win' conversations... LOL!
Pretty much. I have a bad tendency in real world encounters to mistake those who are quite angry for people who are joking around. Laughing at them usually doesn't help things....
Don't feed the trolls is lost on most people it seems. Hmm, I wonder if there's a correlation/connection between social media and the excessive giving of fucks?
Probably.
I'm not replying because I give a fuck. I'm only replying because you stated that you give a fuck that nobody gives a fuck about the fucks that you don't give.
However,
This question is something that many of us give a fuck about. But as to my opinion of when to fuck and how to fuck, I am sure that noone gives a fuck, except for the lucky partner who is actually getting a fuck. That person is obviously giving a fuck while simultaneously getting a fuck.
Sounds like you got the fuck figured out. But what the fuck?
Ironically, that's how I was going to end my comment ... but I didn't give quite enough fucks to keep typing.
It's just fun knowing some folks don't give a fuck about not giving a fuck but yet give a fuck about not giving a fuck by not giving a fuck.
Know what I'm sayin'
I so want to learn this art. It really helps to ease out the stress level and helps to keep calm and composed. When we care too much about what others think and say, it's difficult to survive and live your life the way you want. So you are right, don't give a fuck and just do what you want to do.
Seems to be the way of the world. Some might call it something else but, who gives a fuck...
Your makeup tutorial contains cats which is animal abuse therefore you are a misofelinist and I hate you!
That's nice. I don't give a fuck.
You should be ashamed of yourself!
^ MISOFELINIST!!
Well I'm not! Why should I listen to the Anti-fuck! So what if I rub pussy on my face...
You Pro-Facepussy people make me sick. Burn in hell you steaming cat-hating pile of kitty litter!
I love pussy cuz pussy loves me! I even play with it!
You're just one of those Catzis. Trying to teach people how to cat and what to cat and when to cat, by force.
Oh brother, I knew it. It's always Catzi this and Catzi that with you leftist pussylovers. It's impossible to have an actual conversation with you people.
Meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow!
That's what you people sound like! Far wrong lunatics...
I hope a mountain lion mauls you to death.
I hope birds land on the other side of your window to the world.
I don't understand that comment so I'm just going to insult you instead: YOU'RE RETARDED
You just retarded my feelings.
Good.
Good indeed. I'm glad we had this talk. This dialogue broke down barriers and helped make the world a better place for everyone.
Wait. Something's not right. Are we on the same planet?
Is yours called I Don't Give a Fuck?
Goddammit. I'm on I Always Give All the Fucks. Must have been some kind of alternate reality glitch?
Of course there's a glitch. They tried to make us an interdimensional species but only did a half assed job. So the aliens wanted to come and fix it but they can't now because people have runny noses and sore throats. Get one tiny glob of that stuff on an alien and they melt. Coughs sound like gunshots to them. They're fucking paranoid. So I came here in disguise to save the day but ended up running into you from that other place. Two worlds collide and nothing gets done. So I'm trying to outsmart your species by tricking you into thinking we've accomplished something. That way you'll fuck off and I can continue saving the world.
Well you've certainly tricked me sir. It's mighty thoughtful of you to go about saving whatever world it is you're saving like that.
The world needs balance. Far too many have been trapped into applying too many fucks to being afraid. That could spell doom for the entire spacetime continuum. Not giving a fuck is laughing fear in the face. That was the secret message the whole time. But that's between us.
I have stopped watching the news. It is always the same dumb shit. I have stopped giving a fuck about anything that doesn't directly affect me or my family and it is glorious. Almost as glorious as the makeup tutorial.
That's where I'm at. I only give a fuck about the things worth fucks given. The rest just needs me to fuck it and I don't want to be a slut like that no more.
I just live my life and fuck the rest of this dumb shit going on in the world that is out of my control.
Normally when all the nonsense and pack mentality shit starts getting on my nerves, that's when I vanish for a few months. Trying something new this time. Straight up removing it from my life. Muting, unsubscribing, unfollowing any chance I get. Removing the distractions so I can focus on the interesting people, and my makeup tutorials of course.
I know what you mean. I have removed so many of my family members from traditional social media because of their stupid posts. It is annoying that people think posting their dumb shit views nonstop will ever change anyone else’s views. I am convinced a lot of them do it so they can get validation from other like minded retards.
Well shit, dude. When they're paid in 'likes' and good job buttons, how can one not want to be a part of the machine. Plus let's not forget the dopamine hits. It's fashionable to be addicted that stuff.
That's why I call them the paperboys. And it's like people forgot how annoying it is to have someone constantly fill the mailbox with junk mail/flyers/pamphlets. Or I'll compare it to the random telemarketing calls. What makes people think their message is so damn important. And what makes them think others can't tell it's a script and they're just the mouthpiece.
It's not interesting when you know someone is just doing a job. But those people don't even realize they're at work. Not giving a fuck is the only thing left that can be done about this.
And you bring up an interesting point, indirectly. People you've known for decades even; you can see how all this nonsense is changing their personality. It's affecting people in a bad way, but they can't see it, plus they're surrounded by enablers. This is a problem. But WTF can be done...
The only thing I can do about it is to not give a fuck. And I have gotten pretty good at it over the years.
I'm practicing. Try not to give a fuck if I slip up. That would be appreciated.
:)
Weeeeeeeeeee
It's all good in the neighborhood.
I don't fuck with you or anything you do. I got a million trillion NFTs to collect!
Thanks for not giving a fuck today! I appreciate it and the world's a better place because of it!
Thanks for coming out and not giving fuck today!
I upvoted you, thank you for posting! 👍
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@nonameslefttouse I didn't like the way your makeup looked, but I guess you care... ;-)
Okay, I admit it, it was my first time, and I got a little too fancy. Be happy I at least refrained from applying glitter.
Hahaha!
I don't give a fuck about the narratives in the news, they change all the time, I just came here for the make up tutorial and the comments.
It was weird seeing you smile, are you ok?
I'm not okay. This stuff is permanent. It dried completely while I was thinking about something funny, so I smiled. Now I can't even remember what I'm smiling about and my cheeks hurt. I've been staring at the hammer for the past few hours thinking that might be my only option. The smile needs to go though. I don't think my cat even trusts me anymore. That really breaks my heart but I can't stop smiling about it.
Hahahah shit dude now I'm smiling too. What the F? This is going to start a smiling pandemic, whatever shall we dooooooo???????????????
PS your poor cat!
Then for sure they'll think it's a scamdemic. "If it's true! Say it with a straight face!" I can't... "Demon! I saw it on the news! Burn the witch!"
Mandatory botox injections for everyone! Hooray!
And the cat wants you to know, "Meow."
I have been giving too many fucks in my life which is probably why I am now recovering from strokes.
I found out the hard way to stop giving fucks about things that you can't do fuck about. I know only look to give a fuck about my circle of influence, help others give fucks about theirs if they want to give a fuck, and if not then fuck them.
In the end it is liberating to not give a fuck!
Loved this and shared it out with some friends and relatives.
Yeah I can see how the added stress of giving a fuck about stuff well beyond any human's control will eventually cause health problems. These news products especially seem to offer humanity a sense of powerlessness disguised as knowledge. Pick up an interesting book and one usually comes out of that with more than they entered with. This news cycle shit just has folks chasing their tails.
It does feel good to not give a fuck. One can write their own story and it's usually a hundred times better than that shit smeared on a screen people are expected to consume. Solve the world problems, by shutting them off.
I wasn't sure if I should give a fuck about this or not, so I googled to try to find out if I should give a fuck. Cause you know the Internet always knows..
I found this guide, but it's very complicated.
I still don't know if I give a fuck, but at least I have a name.
Wow! Someone got inside my head and made a map. But I wonder if they're still lost in there like I am... Hmmm?
The answer I keep coming back to is, I don't give a fuck.
And yeah just rub it in about having a name. It's not my fault you folks took them all. "First come first serve..." Whatever!
I'm ashamed to ask ... the English word "fuck" is translated into Russian in different versions. Google translator is clearly overheated. The range of values starts from hard sex to anal feces and some neutral options like "everything is bad."
I do not know which option is the most preferable in this unique case.
I certainly agree with one thing, this word as translated meanings should include the media ...
In this case, not giving a fuck means: I don't care.
I doubt the word 'fuck' translates well to any language and most learning English aren't trained how to use it. I won't even begin trying to explain it.
do as you know and be will be...
good approach in any question
This was awesome, exactly what I needed to read today to know I'm not the only one 😆 The world needs more nonames named Damien 😉
It reminded me of something, so I went out to search for exactly what-
Much ❤️ To you
Hey Dreemit. Long time no see. I'm currently on vacation in the land of Not Giving a Fuck. Nice place.
Yeah, that's where I spend most of my time lately too 😉
Long vacation, mate.
Gearing up to return this month, at some point, hopefully. Long story...
Looking forward to hearing about it!
I don't know how to fuck