DLA For Sunday 061012

Some are very upset with this guy.

Hey folks,

Why? Why are many upset with this guy? Because He is telling the truth. Just watch..

In case you decided you do not have the 12 minutes to watch the video, here is the key point.

"You are not special. You are not exceptional. 

Yes, you've been pampered, cosseted, doted upon, helmeted, bubble-wrapped. Yes, capable adults with other things to do have held you, kissed you, fed you, wiped your mouth, wiped your bottom, trained you, taught you, tutored you, coached you, listened to you, counseled you, encouraged you, consoled you and encouraged you again. You've been nudged, cajoled, wheedled and implored. You've been feted and fawned over and called sweetie pie. ... But do not get the idea you're anything special. Because you're not."

{Laughing} Some parents, some students, and some out there that heard this for the first time in the news or on talk radio, are upset with Wellesley High School English Teacher, David McCullough Jr.. Why? Because he told the truth.

"If everyone is special, then no one is special." 

That's just the simple truth folks. If everyone gets a trophy, then winning means nothing. If everyone gets an A, then an A means nothing. If you tell everyone they are equal and in deserving of praise, then no one is. That's just the truth.

I have met lots of people. From all around the world. I have met Millionaires, to bums on the street. I have met and become friends with, lots of famous people. From Actors to Pro Wrestlers. Musicians to those that are famous for being famous. I've told this story before, but there are a lot of new people checking out this new blog so I'll tell it again.

I do not get star struck. I just don't. Out of all the people I have met, and actually spent time with, I have two autographs. One I got for my Niece. Glen Jacobs, AKA Kane from the WWE, and Emmit Kelly Jr. {The sad clown} That's it. I have met famous folks I thought would be a certain way, they turned out to be not even close. One I will not mention by name, out of respect for his work, but after meeting him, I lost all awe and respect I had for him. He was not this cute funny guy. He was an outright, first class, uh, jerk. Not to me, but to a female fan that just wanted to to say hi, and most likely get an autograph. He put up his hand in her face and actually said "I don't have time for you." and walked away from her.

Yes I have met comedians that were not funny. Some who were exactly the way you see them. I have met Pro Wrestlers that were 400 pounds of nasty, that spoke like this "Yes Sir. Thank you Sir. I really Appreciate it Sir." I even told one, "knock it off, your freaking me out." In which case he said this.."Would it make you feel better if I grunt?" {Laughing} I said "Yes. Yes it would."

But the only time I even came close to being star struck, was the time I not only met, but spent time with Donald Sutherland. In total, I spend about 40 minutes with him. We talked about the news of the day. He asked me about me. A security guy asked him if he was a "comedian or something" because he looked familiar to him. He just smiled and said, "I'm an actor." We then talked about his favorite movies he did, etc. But he said something that put it all into perceptive. {Waving his hand} "Eh, I make movies, you would in a Hotel. A job is a job."

He is right. So is Wellesley High School English Teacher, David McCullough Jr.. We are all born into the world, naked and helpless. We will all die one day and go wherever our choices take us. Or if you do not believe, we will all turn to dust. We all eat, drink, go to the bathroom. We all have hopes and dreams. Go to New York City, or any big City, or just go to the mall. Stand still and observe. Notice everything. People all walking about. Going here and there. All races, religions, rich, poor, whatever. Each one of those people are a world in of themselves. Each one has a story from birth to that point. They all have goals and dreams they are striving for. Some will go home to families, others looking for love. Some are good people. Some not so much.

Just because you are born, you are unique. But that does not make you special. We give out medals at the Olympics for those that do the same thing everyone else does, better than anyone else. THAT makes them special in that event. A good actor, like Donald Sutherland, is special, because he can entertain better than most. So in that field of endeavor, he is special. But as a person? He is you. She is you. You can become special, in whatever endeavor you chose, if you are good enough. However, just being alive does not make you special.

Congratulations  David McCullough Jr. You ARE without a doubt the winner of the Display of Logic Award winner for today, Sunday, June 10th, 2012. Thank you so much for that great speech and telling the graduating class of 2012, the truth. Keep teaching our young, reality, and truth. You are doing a great service to our future.
Peter