Friday, January 23, 2015

Facebook Phenomenon

"perfect" lives posted
for comparison
instant inferiority






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14 comments:

  1. Linda BJanuary 23, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    I wonder how many count on FB for acclamation. I have a student studying social media, Bridget, will share this with her! Love this!

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    1. Bridget MageeJanuary 23, 2015 at 8:40 PM

      I think too many, Linda! I'd love to hear how your student liked the poem. Thank you! =)

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  2. jamaJanuary 23, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Ain't it the truth! Drives me crazy. Great poem, B!

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    1. Bridget MageeJanuary 23, 2015 at 8:42 PM

      Thank you, Jama! Yes, I confess to a bout of inferiority or two (hundred)... I recently deactivated my account and I feel much better. =)

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    Oh, I can relate to this!!

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    1. Bridget MageeJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:56 PM

      Thank you, Brenda, I'm so glad I am not alone. =)

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  4. Sally MurphyJanuary 24, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Oh I love this. t made me both giggle and groan in agreement. Clever.

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  5. Liz SteinglassJanuary 24, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    Oh yes, exactly. I try to turn it off when I notice I'm feeling that way.

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    1. Bridget MageeJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:58 PM

      Thank you, Liz! Unfortunately the feelings lingered after I turned it off that recently I ended up deactivating my account to gain this perspective. =)

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  6. Karen Edmisten January 25, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Ha! Yes.

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  7. TabathaJanuary 25, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    It seems like you boiled some sociological studies about Facebook down to their essence, Bridget!

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    1. Bridget MageeJanuary 25, 2015 at 10:20 PM

      Thanks, Tabatha! It is amazing the changes in society in such a short time because of social media. =)

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