Wishlists

Wishlists - the ultimate symbol of modern narcissism. That, and nudie pictures of yourselves on your blog.

For as long as genies have been granting 3 wishes, humans have had wishlists. Back then though, wishlists started off as a longing for a better life. I wish for a hot Latino mama/papi to be my sex slave. I wish for a million bucks. I wish for ten more wishes. It all points to a life far away from one's shortcomings.

And then the purpose of wishlists evolved, from an expression of want and desire to an extension of self. It evolved from humbly wanting more (3 wishes) to confidently expressing subdued demands (the modern-day wishlist). Wishlists have had so many alterations, it should be a Microsoft product.

Like I said earlier, wishlists have seemed to become an extension of self. Those people who have wishlists put it up in their websites or blogs on their own accord. There was no genie who asked them if they wanted any number of wishes, let alone 3. Nobody asked them for what they wanted. They put it up anyway.

Wishlists express the lifestyles they wish to live out. They highlight the character-associated products of popular culture.

Sadly, though, a majority of these wishlists are materialistic ones. I want that top from Swensen's. I want a sundae from Topshop.

Are we becoming so concerned about having things for ourselves that our desires or wants have strayed from the greater good?

Are we seeing ourselves as greater than the greater good?

Are you scared shitless that I'm going to start a moral debate? Hah gotcha there, I'm not.

I don't see myself as a role model, but this is what wishlists should rightly have. IF we were a race of sensitive, noble people. Which, sadly, we are not. Look at rugby players. And IT technicians.

My Wishlist (For real)

01) For Russell Pereira to finally admit his suppressed homosexual love for me. Come out of the closet man, I won't bite.
02) World peace. In a cool, non-congeniality, Bono kinda way.
03) To work as a UN volunteer at Africa. Why the UN? Because they have the resources to make a change. Unlike if, say, NKF, decides to help out over there.
04) For the events of Ju-on to happen to Barney.
05) The Clerks: Animated Series DVD. Erm, so I can pass on the moral lessons from the show to the masses, and make the world a better place.
06) For shameless bloggers to stop having wishlists. Just tell your friends what you want. In a charming way. More often than not, they'll get it for you. And apparel doesn't determine a lifestyle. Attitude does, baby.
07) For weed to be legal in Singapore. Not the kind that grows in your gardens or on your head.