Existence is utterly pointless

TheCandystripes · 21-10-2009 4:48pm #1

Dawned on my today as I made my way to school. People trying their best to look good, pretending to be something their not to impress a girl/guy, people attempting to be the funniest, the most charismatic but why? I see through all this and its just a chirade. When we die that is it? IMO mortal existence is a waste of bloody time:mad:

Diabhal Beag · 21-10-2009 4:49pm

Dramatic much?

enniscorthy · 21-10-2009 4:49pm

hiya mate you need to take a look at this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9J65j2GNzw it'll defo change your perspective

AARRRGH · 21-10-2009 4:51pm

TheCandystripes wrote: »

Dawned on my today as I made my way to school. People trying their best to look good, pretending to be something their not to impress a girl/guy, people attempting to be the funniest, the most charismatic but why? I see through all this and its just a chirade. When we die that is it? IMO mortal existence is a waste of bloody time:mad:

I agree with you that life makes no sense and in general is utterly pointless, but not because people are shallow or have personas.

Btw, just because something is pointless doesn't mean it should be depressing or upsetting.

Captain Darling · 21-10-2009 4:51pm

Existence is fcuking all you have. Get up off your hole and dont be worrying about it.

wudangclan · 21-10-2009 4:52pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvtThNecHeg

Aldebaran · 21-10-2009 4:53pm

But existing is basically all I do!

Mena · 21-10-2009 4:53pm

You have one life. Live it. There's nothing afterwards so make your decisions wisely.

I'll leave you with this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5BxymuiAxQ

ejmaztec · 21-10-2009 4:54pm

TheCandystripes wrote: »

Dawned on my today as I made my way to school. People trying their best to look good, pretending to be something their not to impress a girl/guy, people attempting to be the funniest, the most charismatic but why? I see through all this and its just a chirade. When we die that is it? IMO mortal existence is a waste of bloody time:mad:

Welcome to hell, please enjoy your stay.

phasers · 21-10-2009 4:54pm

No it isn't, Enniscorthy's back

EL_Loco · 21-10-2009 4:54pm

OP, you're not the first (teenager?) to think of it, and you won't be the last, especially on the way to school!

DeVore · 21-10-2009 4:56pm

I also had a similar revelation in my youth but you will work past that and realise that if nothing you do matters, the only thing that matters is what you do.

Do something that DOES matter, even if it is only temporary.

DeV.

donmeister · 21-10-2009 4:56pm

Take some Mdma, that will change your perception

TheCandystripes · 21-10-2009 4:58pm

i think im just a little gloomy because we are on a terrible run of form in the league

wudangclan · 21-10-2009 4:58pm

or read eckhart tolles "the power of now" or robert anton wilsons "prometheus rising".
they might get you over the whole chirade thing.

Turd Ferguson · 21-10-2009 4:59pm

You should join Al-Qaeda

AARRRGH · 21-10-2009 5:00pm

DeVore wrote: »

I also had a similar revelation in my youth but you will work past that and realise that if nothing you do matters, the only thing that matters is what you do.

Do something that DOES matter, even if it is only temporary.

DeV.

Considering everything is just our perception and we create our feelings, I have to disagree with you.

However I do believe you may as well give things your best shot. You've nothing to lose...

Dudess · 21-10-2009 5:01pm

I suggest you cultivate a disenfranchised "angry young man" persona that sticks two fingers up to society.

Read Catcher In The Rye and watch Rebel Without A Cause for tips.

AARRRGH · 21-10-2009 5:01pm

Turd Ferguson wrote: »

You should join Al-Qaeda

Haha. :pac:

monkeyfudge · 21-10-2009 5:01pm

TheCandystripes wrote: »

Dawned on my today as I made my way to school. People trying their best to look good, pretending to be something their not to impress a girl/guy, people attempting to be the funniest, the most charismatic but why?

To have sex!

TheRealist · 21-10-2009 5:03pm

Ya, it's a loada ****e. Took ya long enough to figure it out....

laoisforliam · 21-10-2009 5:05pm

love

Rented Mule · 21-10-2009 5:08pm

Dudess wrote: »

I suggest you cultivate a disenfranchised "angry young man" persona that sticks two fingers up to society.

Read Catcher In The Rye and watch Rebel Without A Cause for tips.

If you watch that today, you have to laugh at how 'uncool' everyone was in this film and that James Dean is an over-hyped actor.

It also gets rather unnerving when you realise that the sexual tension on the set is tangible. Sal Mineo is pining for James Dean in every scene.

Natalie Wood is hot as hell, and that's the highlight of the film.

cherryghost · 21-10-2009 5:10pm

i had the same revelation and questioned it numerous times the first time i was on acid.

funk-you · 21-10-2009 5:12pm

Emo much?

-Funk

stovelid · 21-10-2009 5:12pm

Gettijng beaten by Sligo does that to you.

You need to support a decent team, lad.

Snakeblood · 21-10-2009 5:15pm

Aldebaran wrote: »

But existing is basically all I do!

WELL DO IT BETTER.

ScumLord · 21-10-2009 5:15pm

Thank bejebus existence is pointless. Guaranteed freedom pointlessness is me lad, your free to put whatever label you want on your existence and you can't really be right or wrong. If it had a point life would be boring.

Snakeblood · 21-10-2009 5:16pm

TheCandystripes wrote: »

People trying their best to look good, pretending to be something their not to impress a girl/guy, people attempting to be the funniest, the most charismatic but why?

I do it mostly to make other people feel inferior.

Canis Lupus · 21-10-2009 5:16pm

TheCandystripes wrote: »

Dawned on my today as I made my way to school. People trying their best to look good, pretending to be something their not to impress a girl/guy, people attempting to be the funniest, the most charismatic but why? I see through all this and its just a chirade. When we die that is it? IMO mortal existence is a waste of bloody time:mad:

Wait till you leave school and get a job. It only gets worse.

Dudess · 21-10-2009 5:16pm

Rented Mule wrote: »

If you watch that today, you have to laugh at how 'uncool' everyone was in this film and that James Dean is an over-hyped actor.

It also gets rather unnerving when you realise that the sexual tension on the set is tangible. Sal Mineo is pining for James Dean in every scene.

Natalie Wood is hot as hell, and that's the highlight of the film.

I haven't seen it but I presume the term "square" is used quite a lot?

My name is URL · 21-10-2009 5:18pm

Existence is the point

non-existence... now that's pointless

thatsa spicy · 21-10-2009 5:19pm

From an objective point of view, yes, it is all quite pointless!

Still though, you might aswell maximise the seretonin and dopamine release in your brain while you exist!

Drink. Have sex. Eat what you like. Smoke. Take drugs. You might aswell, 'cause theres only one place you're going mate. 6 foot under to be eaten by the fcuking worms'!

Enjoy your life!

Abi · 21-10-2009 5:22pm

TheCandystripes wrote: »

i think im just a little gloomy because we are on a terrible run of form in the league

I agree. That was a catastrophe last night

Outside of that, life is what you make of it

Rented Mule · 21-10-2009 5:23pm

Dudess wrote: »

I haven't seen it but I presume the term "square" is used quite a lot?

It's so bad (because it is horribly dated), that it is hard to put into words You really have to see it to believe it. Although you will see where many references/scenes in other films have come from over the years.

dsmythy · 21-10-2009 5:23pm

It's true. Everything is created, exists, and then dies. Even the universe will. We are all stardust at the end of the day. Still, while the whole meaning of life and existence is nothing, you may as well take all the enjoyment and pleasure it provides you. Beats sitting around being unhappy anyways!

Davidius · 21-10-2009 5:24pm

TheCandystripes wrote: »

Dawned on my today as I made my way to school. People trying their best to look good, pretending to be something their not to impress a girl/guy, people attempting to be the funniest, the most charismatic but why? I see through all this and its just a chirade. When we die that is it? IMO mortal existence is a waste of bloody time:mad:

I play the Freud card!

Saibh · 21-10-2009 5:25pm

TheCandystripes wrote: »

Dawned on my today as I made my way to school. People trying their best to look good, pretending to be something their not to impress a girl/guy, people attempting to be the funniest, the most charismatic but why? I see through all this and its just a chirade. When we die that is it? IMO mortal existence is a waste of bloody time:mad:

Don't be dwelling on the negative side - try and look at the positive side and enjoy what is brought your way.

AARRRGH · 21-10-2009 5:27pm

Related:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logotherapy

waitinforatrain · 21-10-2009 5:34pm

wudangclan wrote: »

or read eckhart tolles "the power of now" or robert anton wilsons "prometheus rising".
they might get you over the whole chirade thing.

+1, though the power of now is boring as ****!

NothingMan · 21-10-2009 5:34pm

When I realised that I started being truly happy.

If there's no point to it all then there's no point letting it upset you. I know what you mean about how fake people can be, but for most people that's how they get by with their pointless lives too.

*By the way I don't consider pointless bad.

Just enjoy it all while ya can. I saw an interview with Pantera in a magazine with the headline "Big fake Tit*ies and Heavy Fcuking Metal!". Now they had a good philosophy!

waitinforatrain · 21-10-2009 5:36pm

Canis Lupus wrote: »

Wait till you leave school and get a job. It only gets worse.

Option 2: Leave school and sign on. It gets better!

dyl10 · 21-10-2009 5:37pm

OP, if I was a Derry City fan, I'd feel like that too...

SV · 21-10-2009 5:39pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsBfPhtSWl8

Don't ask me because I don't know why but it's like that and that's the way it is

Takk · 21-10-2009 5:40pm

Is this your way of telling us you don't know how to access the soccer forum OP?

An Fear Aniar · 21-10-2009 5:54pm

TheCandystripes wrote: »

Dawned on my today as I made my way to school. People trying their best to look good, pretending to be something their not to impress a girl/guy, people attempting to be the funniest, the most charismatic but why? I see through all this and its just a chirade. When we die that is it? IMO mortal existence is a waste of bloody time:mad:

Have you been reading The Sorrows of Young Werther?

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Prof.Badass · 21-10-2009 6:35pm

TheCandystripes wrote: »

Dawned on my today as I made my way to school. People trying their best to look good, pretending to be something their not to impress a girl/guy, people attempting to be the funniest, the most charismatic but why? I see through all this and its just a chirade. When we die that is it? IMO mortal existence is a waste of bloody time:mad:

Pretty much. You've just had a derealisation moment. Best to plug yourself back into the grid and forget about it. You're thinking stuff people shouldn't be thinking. Keep it up and not only will you never find any answer, but you also risk going mad.

monkeyfudge wrote: »

To have sex!

Why? because sex is enjoyable? All that's happening is your brain releases some endorphins. And this only happens because sex has reproductive benifits. Take some sort of opiate and you'll get pretty much the same feeling.
If it helps op, in terms of the problem you've identified, there's not really any other way it could be. Trying to make a positive difference to the lives of others (especially those who'll outlive you) may give your life more meaning (or you could really go back to ignorant bliss and start believing in god again).

SoWatchaWant · 21-10-2009 6:48pm

TheCandystripes wrote: »

Dawned on my today as I made my way to school. People trying their best to look good, pretending to be something their not to impress a girl/guy, people attempting to be the funniest, the most charismatic but why? I see through all this and its just a chirade. When we die that is it? IMO mortal existence is a waste of bloody time:mad:

Fúck you you little prick. You know how many people have died against their wishes, or what they would give to be in your place, to simply live, eat, see, and hear? A whole lot.

Sometimes I don't live life to the fullest, sure. Who doesn't? But you're the textbook thankless arsehole. I'm sure if you were faced with the abyss of nonexistence, you'd choose your own comfortable life every time.

Waste of time, existence, eh? I doubt you have anything better to do.

4zn76tysfajdxp · 21-10-2009 6:52pm

SoWatchaWant wrote: »

Fúck you you little prick. You know how many people have died against their wishes, or what they would give to be in your place, to simply live, eat, see, and hear? A whole lot.

Sometimes I don't live life to the fullest, sure. Who doesn't? But you're the textbook thankless arsehole. I'm sure if you were faced with the abyss of nonexistence, you'd choose your own comfortable life every time.

Waste of time, existence, eh? I doubt you have anything better to do.

Happy 1,000th post. Banned.

SV · 21-10-2009 6:52pm

SoWatchaWant wrote: »

Fúck you you little prick. You know how many people have died against their wishes, or what they would give to be in your place, to simply live, eat, see, and hear? A whole lot.

Sometimes I don't live life to the fullest, sure. Who doesn't? But you're the textbook thankless arsehole. I'm sure if you were faced with the abyss of nonexistence, you'd choose your own comfortable life every time.

Waste of time, existence, eh? I doubt you have anything better to do.

Raging.
Getting banned on your 1000th post?

Acacia · 21-10-2009 6:56pm

OP, this is just a phase you're going through (Jesus, I used to hate hearing that old chestnut)... Seriously though, just wait til you get to college and you can numb the pain of all the pointlessness and mundanity by getting hideously drunk and boning anything that moves....

Good luck, Sir.

Existence is utterly pointless

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