The Bahummiest of Humbugs

[blue_eyed_obsession]

Sender: Seto Kaiba
Subject: Regarding Christmas

I'll never understand what all the fascination is with one day that was arbitrarily chosen to be significant.

Don't hand me those lines about it being a time to show "good will" and "appreciation" for your fellow man. If people truly believed those ideals were important they wouldn't need to adhere to a schedule to be reminded to extend that gratitude, nor would it lead to the near-riots at limited time sales. Nothing says "Peace on Earth" quite like elbowing someone else out of the way so you can grab the last product off the shelf for yourself.

It's all a marketing ploy.

Believe me, I should know... I wonder what the sales figures look like this year.

Comments

[startraveler]

So how often do you meet with friends?

[This question is finally asked.]

[blue_eyed_obsession]

I don't have any friends nor do I need them.

[For someone who doesn't trust others, the term "friend" is meaningless to him.]

I'm not so insecure that I need to surround myself with an entourage.

[startraveler]

Then... why are you so opposed to people celebrating holidays with their friends?

Plus... having friends has nothing to do with being insecure. Building connections is a good thing, you know?

[blue_eyed_obsession]

I'm opposed the the disingenuous nature surrounding a commercialized event. People can do whatever they want, including being manipulated and exploited for personal profit.

Connections I have, but I don't mix networking with misplaced sentiment.

[startraveler]

[What a friendly guy...]

What about family? Do you have any?

[blue_eyed_obsession]

What's with all the questions?

I have a younger brother, but I haven't filled his head with all the drivel associated with the season.

[What he didn't say: he's been missing Mokuba like crazy since he's just been hopping from dimension to dimension and hasn't really seen said brother in ages]

[startraveler]

Just a curiosity of a traveler.

I have siblings, too and I think it would've been nice to celebrate with her.