Friday, April 6, 2012

Puerile Prejudice

  Human-lings don't like to think of themselves as prejudiced and Dragons are no different, but I think if you consider it for a moment you can think of some things you dislike for no reason in particular. I like to think that in general I am not prejudiced in a large enough area of my life that it would affect me in some hugely detrimental way, but there are some areas in which I will freely admit my prejudice.

  Have you ever had something that you dislike at least somewhat irrationally? A book, a game, a show, etc. Something that is HUGELY popular with millions of fanatics chanting and doing flyovers dedicated to the cause, but for some reason you don't have any interest? I know I do. There is currently a popular series of dramatic skits, The Thirst Trials, that, as I understand it, is about hatchlings in a future world. The future is a dry and horrible place and they pick hatchlings from different caverns to duke it out. The one who survives the longest without water is rewarded with enough water for their entire cavern. Hatchlings fighting to the death with one another over water is not something that particularly strikes my fancy. In fact, it sounds dreadfully depressing.

  So even though I have not attempted to attend the plays and see for myself what all the hype is, I have a strong aversion to them. I cannot really put my claw on what it is exactly, but I just know I dislike them and do not want to be listed among the ranks of Thirst Trials addicts.

  Now you tell me, Human-lings. Are Dragons the only beings who feel this way at times? What are some of the things against which YOU have a prejudice? 
 Looking forward to your comments,
                        Oisa