Cynicism

[CaptainF]

I don't know why (well, actually I do, but I don't feel like divulging it here), but for the past, well, ever, I've had this feeling that I'm sinking deeper and deeper into cynicism. Every day I can find one more reason to justify this.

How about all of you?

 

[downtown]

I become more cynical about some things, and less about others, the more I learn about them. A lot of my previous cynical attutides were based on subjects I only had a superfical knowledge about, and focused on sterotypes. Local Government being the biggest example for me.

When I actually started to *work* in it, I saw that...by far...people in public service weren't all these stealing, evil bastards that we like to make them out to be.

 

[Atlas14]

When I actually started to *work* in it, I saw that...by far...people in public service weren't all these stealing, evil bastards that we like to make them out to be.

Maybe not in your area. Our county commissioners lie to us daily, and I hate them for it.

 

[AAHZ]

yes i will fully admit i am cynical... but this is something i am greatly fighting... as i am getting older now (29) and i dont want to be a "grumpy-old-man" when i hit the later years...
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[GoodEnoughForMe]

I don't know why (well, actually I do, but I don't feel like divulging it here), but for the past, well, ever, I've had this feeling that I'm sinking deeper and deeper into cynicism. Every day I can find one more reason to justify this.

How about all of you?

Yep. Really started mostly this year. I have an extremely cynical, jaded position on most everything and everyone. I know I probably go to far, but I always convince myself that there is truth behind the madness.

Oh well.

 

[Nylan]

Only when I'm in a bad mood

I try to be as open minded as possible and to not write off, judge, or mock anything.

That said, it doesn't mean I'm perfect, in fact I'm a very flawed individual, but I try.

 

[Millman]

Oh, what's cynnicism? At least some of us are not too egocentric.

 

[Bluemofia]

Reminds me of when my English teacher told me to write a paper expressing your personality, but you may not be cynical in it.

Told her it was impossible. So she told me to figure out a way. So I wrote the most cynical paper I ever wrote... Until the next paper.

 

[Prince_Imrahil]

What is cynicism but feeling bad about realizing truths? Love, not some special thing, but a person can make it special, (and then get slapped in the face when they find out the other person cares nought about love or it eing special)
Kindness and altruism, not worthwhile unless they benefit yourself, making them not so altruistic... humans are primarily self-interested.... But by being so we realize that we must cooperate and be civilized. Dont be cynical, accept all your cynicism tells you and you'll feel better!

 

[JonnyB]

yes i will fully admit i am cynical... but this is something i am greatly fighting... as i am getting older now (29) and i dont want to be a "grumpy-old-man" when i hit the later years...
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Don't worry, cynicism evolves into not giving a damn.

 

[Prince_Imrahil]

And really, why should you give a damn anyways?

 

[Stylesjl]

Meh Cynicism is what makes people great

 

[Tykinruoka]

I think a little cynicism is good. When it's in the extreme, I'm not so sure.

 

[Adamb0mb]

I think that as you grow older you get better understanding of things. This begets a pride in one's self and you become less impressed with others. (ex. early in life you may be impressed that somone can fix a car, later on you figure you could do it yourself if you were properly motivated).

The result is cynicism.

To be fair, the example above also applies to calculus.

 

[Quiet Sound]

God rewards the meek.
Darwin rewards the cynical.

 

[Narz]

The trick is to enjoy your cynicism. If it's fun, it's fun, if you take it too seriously than yeah, it sucks.

 

[Winner]

Many people I've met have told me I am the most cynical person they have ever seen. I hope they're right

 

[Eran of Arcadia]

Hmm, cynicism seems to be popular around here.

 

[Brighteye]

An American visiting student looking for me and told me that some tramp had left her son outside for a few hours while she went to get cocaine, which she had promised to the boy too. The woman hadn't returned, though.

I realised I was cynical when my response was that she quickly get her camera before the opportunity passed and take a portrait of British life.
She, on the other hand, was unimpressed with the suggestion.

 

[Truronian]

I'm not particularly cynical, although I am annoyingly pessimistic.