The Shared Experience of Absurdity
When things are bad, we take comfort in the thought that they could always be worse. And when they are, we find hope in the thought that things are so bad they have to get better. ~Anonymous
Even on the worst of days … or maybe especially on the worst of days, it never hurts to have an extra dose of fun in our lives, maybe even a touch of absurdity.
Charlie Todd causes bizarre, hilarious, and unexpected public scenes: Seventy synchronized dancers in storefront windows, “ghostbusters” running through the New York Public Library, and the annual no-pants subway ride. This TED presentation is a bit longer than I normally share, but it is so funny I hope you’ll agree that it’s worth the time.
Here Charlie shows how his group, Improv Everywhere, uses these scenes to bring people together.
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Hi Marty,
I admire your attitude!
Providing an uplifting video shows me that not only are you aware that as you said ‘this too shall pass’ you are also putting your focus on something which not only helps you feel better but also your readers, like me.
Thank you so much for sharing.
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A lot of times these are not exactly targeted to a particular person. You could be on a shared server that may have had an attack in general that came through and got anyone that had an infiltration.
There are so many reasons. However, the good news is that you are back up. It is an inconvenience and sometimes the host only learns about it when it is reported. I do agree with you… the people who do create these hacks are no better than punks vandalizing another person’s property.
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It is so hard when something like this happens to something you have put so much time and effort into.Take it as a sign from the universe to sit back and take a well-deserved break with loved ones and friends.
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Hey Marty,
I’m also sorry to hear about this inconvenience with your blog. But, I know you are the type of person that grows stronger from adversity.
We will all be looking forward to your new posts when they come out and congrats on the new book…that is so exciting.
I also want to thank you for sharing that great video…it was a fun 12 minutes and definitely worthwhile… the “no pants” Subway ride is classic.
In the midst of your blog issues, I would imagine that lightened the mood. It is a powerful message to people that adults need to “play” and have fun and laugh in whatever fashion they can. We have to enjoy life!!
Keep inspiring us,
Marc
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Hello Marty,
Just keep your head up and everything will be ok. We have to think in the way that worst things exist in the world!
I was reading your post, and i am very sorry that this all happened to you. it is simply not fair hen we put so many effort into something and in the end things turn around and everything starts to be bad. however, you really have a good attitude. Of course it will pass
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It is so hard when something like this happens to something you have put so much time and effort into. I like your attitude that this will pass.
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Yes you’re right.. Had the same thing happen to me twice.. But no damage done that’s can’t be repaired..
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That stinks! Sounds like you were able to do damage control really quickly. The big question is did they do a good job or promoting your site? If they did, maybe you could invite them back. (JK)
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Hey Marty, I heard you were having troubles earlier in the week. So sorry it is still ongoing. I have to say you appear to be taking it much better than I would… think I would be ripping everyone to shreds…
On the flip side, at least this happened around the holiday period for you … Take it as a sign from the universe to sit back and take a well-deserved break with loved ones and friends.
Every cloud has a silver lining!
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Hey Mandy … well so far so good. I’m slowly reinstalling plugins and rebuilding things back here … you know this experience has left me feeling very much the sames as when we were robbed several years ago. But yes, I have learned some valuable lessons. Thanks!
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I am so sorry to hear this happened to you. It is so hard when something like this happens to something you have put so much time and effort into. I like your attitude that this will pass. I am looking forward to your new book!
Thanks Angela, and unfortunately it’s STILL happening. Have a service working on the problem. Hate to have the site “open” under the circumstances but they need to have access to it. At this point I’m pretty much writing this week off to resolving the remaining issues and the upcoming holiday. Aloha!
Well, life is all about making the most of it, living it to the fullest as they say. We will only gonna live once, so we should do what we gonna do. This is why it is never a bad idea to have extra fun in our lives. For Charlie, there’s a lot of good in everything you do, so continue what you are doing.
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