STINGY WEDNESDAY
THE ANSWER TO GIVING TUESDAY
Giving Tuesday, the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, brings out the Scrooge in me. I do give to worthy nonprofits, who then give or sell my name to other worthy nonprofits. Result: I am constantly bombarded by appeals for money.
There is no way I could give to them all, but they keep after me with letters, ads, and phone calls, assuring me it is the right thing to do, since it will make for a better world.
These appeals have reached the point where I rebel. I know their game, and when approached, recognize it and turn savage. Openings like these enrage me:
- Last chance ...
- Only 24 hours left ...
- Act now! ...
- Your gift will be doubled if you ...
Giving Tuesday indeed! How about Giving Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday? I am harassed on every day of the week, especially during the holidays. What to do?
I propose that the Wednesday following Giving Tuesday become Stingy Wednesday, on which everyone vows to give not one cent to anyone. Be selfish. Read Ayn Rand. Be a Scrooge. Above all, keep in mind: There is no one to love you like yourself.
And don't feel apologetic about it. Enjoy being a Scrooge. It's fun. And try to out-Scrooge everyone else. That's fun, too. Your ego will take wings and soar. Left behind: your tormentors, and all the cunning promoters of Giving Tuesday and their well-meaning, namby-pamby dupes.
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| attribution: Robert Doucette |
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