The Year of the Hater

Okay, so what exactly does popular culture consider a "hater"? I always thought a hater was someone who wanted something (easily attainable) and rather than motivating themselves to get their own, they hate the next person for already having it. Seems about right? I also know that it makes a lot more sense to ignore a hater and not acknowledge their existence (think: silent check-mate) rather than dedicating so much of your time and energy to their motives.

However, this year has been full of songs and popular phrases dedicated to haters, thus making 2008, The Year of the Hater. Haters, you guys should give yourselves a round of applause, pat yourself on the back and kiss a baby if you feel it's necessary because you own the spotlight right now.

Now the self-proclaimed "hated" may need to step back and take a look at your life and see exactly what it is that makes you SOOOO great that any and everyone and their mailman just hates you so much. Know what I think it is? Lean in...closer...closer... *whispers* I think it's all in your head. I can't say it enough, but anyone who's worthy of being hated isn't walking around talking about how much they can't stand haters...they're too busy living their lives, making their money and taking care of their families. They don't have time to sit down and make dedications to a hater.

If you just got a new car/truck (in an attempt to keep up with the now bankrupt Joneses) and you're barely making the note, trust me, I don't want your life. If you got famous because your legs pop open everytime someone steps on your foot (and you AREN'T getting paid for it), trust me, I don't want your life. If you have children and aren't taking care of them, trust me, I don't want your life. If your cell phone is getting cut off every other month, but you can somehow afford a new outfit every week, trust me, I don't want your life. If you don't have a job or a place of your own, TRUST ME, I don't want YOUR life.

Step out of that fantasy called Haterville. If you had anything worth bragging about, the last thing you'd be worried about is who doesn't have it and why. You're so busy watching them watch you that you can't take care of business, focus on your career and/or get an (adequate) education. I'm actually shocked when I hear that someone doesn't like me...well, I have ADD, but still.The point is, if you had something self motivating to focus on, you most certainly wouldn't be worried about a damn hater. That is, unless scoping out haters IS your motivation and if that's the case, get your life together, loser. And please stop it with the "I love my haters" movement. You sound like a total and complete idiot. Love your family, love your job, but most importantly, love YOURSELF. Who really has time to love a hater?