So I decide to start writing. About all of the strange and unusual things that cross my mind, as well as those that are yo-yo related.
So this one is non-yo-yo related. I had an interesting sociological experience last night around tribalism. I read once that the human brain can't actually comprehend numbers of people beyond the 'tribe' level. We know they exists, but they aren't meaningful. So we tend to group together, against the 'other'. I went and saw the Tea Party last night. Not the political group, the awesometastic Canadian rock band that recently got back together. It was wonderfully full of their 'classic' songs (I felt old, lol, I've been a fan since the beginning). The usual comments from the singer such as "how many times have we played the Commodore Ballroom? Good you know, because I have no idea" were delivered to screams. The comments that bands use to connect with the audience and say, "we are one of you, love us!" Then he started talking about how this will be the last time they play a show of the said 'classics'. The audience of course knew right away that this meant a new album. He continued "So we were in Toronto last week..." The audience replied with at least a minute of "boooooooooo" at the word Toronto. As it died down the singer said..."are you finished" and proceeded to talk about the new album. This is where I became amused. I'm Canadian. I love being Canadian. Sometimes Albertan politics scare me (lets give all our homeless a 1-way buss pass to Vancouver), and having studied Canadian history I have a less than charitable view of the politics of the various Quebec leadership, but who doesn't hate their politicians? The fact that you get a boooo when mentioning one of our biggest cities is an interesting fact. I'm sure its part Hockey related, and part politics. But it really boils down to tribalism. Us and them. We have to be better, becuase hey, its us! I don't think this is a bad thing. We are a species that needs competition to thrive and grow. If the 'other' we strive against isn't trying to kill and eat us, all the better. Everyone grows that way. As long as we remember, we're Canadians, one big family with all its differences. I think thats why I love Vancouver, its very full of good hearted people. We tend towards shy, and withdrawn in public, but we do know how to enjoy a good time. So.. the point of this? Go see a concert. Musicans don't make any money off recordings any more. Go see a band, you favourite, or anyone who is playing. Go hang out with your tribe, soak in the feeling of togetherness, sing along
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7/26/2013 12:33:14 pm
That was a nice read, Jeremy. I think about the while tribe idea from time to time as well, but it is usually in the context of the yo-yo community. Your comment about go be a part of your tribe has me reinforced in that I should start a club... :) Keep these up! Nice I have another yo-yoer writing blogs!
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