I don’t give a shit. But what the hell do I know?
You know what I find refreshing?
Not giving a shit.
Have you tried this? It’s fantastic. It’s very freeing. Now, I don’t mean about important stuff – but about stuff that you know shouldn’t really bother you.
I certainly try to be sensitive to how other people feel but there comes a point where you really can’t overly concern yourself with it. I have had similar conversations with both QTMama and Besos in which each will tell me why they are upset about something that has happened to them and both will wonder why I do not get upset in similar circumstances and my response is: “Oh, that’s easy… see, I don’t give a shit.”
I don’t know why some of these things don’t bother me more. Maybe they should. But probably I don’t care enough to try caring more about it. So that’s my bit of unsolicited advice for the day. The next time you’re all worked up about something and it really isn’t doing you a damn bit of good – just don’t give a shit.
But what the hell do I know?
I like saying this. I know it creates this impression of not taking responsibility for something I’ve just said – but that sometimes strikes me as funny, especially when it is clear that I feel very strongly about something. Other times, however, I like to make it clear that I really don’t know what I’m talking about.
Because, let’s face it – sometimes I don’t. And I think that’s okay. I might think I do. But maybe I don’t. Who knows? I know I’m ignorant on a vast array of issues. I can’t be bothered enough to pretend I know something I don’t. But I might still have an opinion. I don’t know everything about the Iraq war but I have an opinion on it. So I might express it. And follow it with, “But what the hell do I know?” because really, I know I’m a little bit ignorant about it. And I don’t care if people know. Maybe they’ll fill me in with the details.
Who knows.
Who gives a shit?
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Just a random attorney writing about daily life with Little Filthy, my rotten dog.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Haha, I love that stream of consciousness.
The older I get, the more I like not giving a shit. I’m not that good at it yet, but I like when I can achieve that feeling!
October 13th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
I pretty much always give a shit. It’s like a birth defect.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Not giving a shit about stuff that really isn’t all that important – a relatively rare and enviable quality. For example, I live in the city and the city supplies free garbage pickup (so no coupons, etc for a bag of trash). Yet we have neighbors who get all whipped the f*** up if you put garbage in their garbage can. They threatened to call the police on our cleaning lady – who they thought was putting trash in their can (really – she was not). But like really? Why do you people give a shit? You think the Chicago police will haul this poor cleaning lady away for putting garbage in a garbage can? Really? I doubt it – but what the hell do I know
October 13th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Ummmm…I think RE has too much time on his hands.
Oh, and about the whole “Denver already has snow” reply? PFFFFFTTTTT. That’s the beauty of Denver–snow usually melts within a few days!
So, no excuses. And no waiting until Spring, Mr. RE!
October 14th, 2009 at 12:02 am
When I first got married I used to fret over being the perfect wife. Worried if there were dirty dishes in the sink, coming home during lunch break to vacuum or get a head start on dinner. Stupid, I know. Did I get headaches? You bet. Then my husband taught me my soon-to-be two favorite words. “F*ck it” You know what? No more headaches.
Not the same as “I don’t give a shit” with life’s other offerings, but age is helping, big time, with that.
October 14th, 2009 at 12:47 am
Hahaha, I love your fresh outlook on life ! You inspire me…..
I recently took a pill called Fuckitol. It’s worked wonders for me.
You and I are a little different but have the same idea. You don’t give a shit, and I just don’t give a fuck.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wS5xOZ7Rq8
October 14th, 2009 at 6:33 am
@Kez – It definitely gets easier. Mainly because you start to go slightly crazy as you age.
@Bev – That made me laugh and then go, “Awww, BEV.” I need a Bev.
@Instigator – Your comment? Is why I <3 you.
@Amira – *Laugh* Okay, lemme see my travel schedule. heh. I think I’m hitting NYC in November.
October 14th, 2009 at 6:36 am
@Debra – That’s awesome. Variations on a theme!
@Sandra – I didn’t realize I had a fresh outlook! I feel revolutionary. Heh, nice video. I like the dude that drank alcohol and a box of birth control and said he felt like Patrick Swayze. Nice!
October 14th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Yes, it’s very true. The “I don’t give a shit” attitude shines through loud and clear with my Cookie.
Unless of course, we are talking about boobs. Then the “I DO GIVE A BIG GIANT SHIT” attitude comes out.
October 14th, 2009 at 9:56 am
I give a shit way too much. It’s a huge flaw. I am basicall all full of shit!!!
October 14th, 2009 at 10:06 am
I agree wholeheartedly with Instigator’s first sentence.
I really try not to give a shit about certain things, and when it works… it is sooo nice!
October 14th, 2009 at 10:23 am
I do give a shit, usually about stuff most people never even notice, like grammar and spelling. Like learning something cool. Like knowing a stranger is having a better day because I was smiled.
And I don’t give a shit about things most people do… like a clean house, like a shiny car, like kids with messy rooms. Like ironing. What’s wrong with wrinkled clothing, anyway?? As long as you’re wearing hot shoes? (Oh yeah. I give a shit about my shoes, too.)
October 14th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
This post made me giggle. Especially at the end.
I like to not give a shit about a lot of stuff like who thinks I’m a major be-yatch because I say it how it is. But sometimes its the little shit that pisses me off. Like seeing chics whisper to eachother even though they’re clearly out of high school. That one realllllly gets me.
October 14th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Soooo, what do you give a shit about?