The sickness cometh
It used to be rats. Then the birds came for us. Now the pigs, with their murderous flu germs. Or something. What’s next? The cat meow pandemic?
Of course, this gives me the opportunity to showcase a new Thermals song, called, naturally enough, We Were Sick (off of their excellent new record, Now We Can See). For someone suffering from illness, it’s got a whole lot of energy. But that’s ok; maybe it’s that point when you feel like you’re better, so you celebrate your recovery. And maybe we’re heading that way with the whole swine flu mess.
On the other hand, I don’t really get the big deal with H1N1, since regular influenza kills about 36,000 Americans each year. Maybe this is more easily transmitted, and a bit more violent, which would warrant some “helpful tips” segments on the local evening news – but not the feeding frenzy CNN, et al, are engaging in. Though I have to admit – it’s pretty hilarious that we apparently need lectures on hygiene to keep us healthy.
I don’t know. Maybe we’re just sick in the head. Like Fiona.
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