Believe it or not

I'm cynical but it's hard to believe in things these days. There are so many unsubstantiated claims of health, wealth and happiness from the supermarket to the latest self-help book.

I find it difficult to jump on the popular bandwagon, just because it is popular.

I remember having a cold at work and one of my co-workers advising me on suitable vitamin combinations. I told her I don't believe in vitamins.
I love the "I don't believe in...." line, its easier than offering a detailed explanation and stops any persistence dead.

Hype is huge in the marketplace and its easy to follow along/buy or indulge because it is the latest thing.

Hype is the magic bean that turns an average product or person into the greatest invention or talent for a decade.

"With my [insert product name here], I'll be the life and soul of the party."

Drones unite, desperate for social status, respect and admiration?- here is the product to solve your boring, ordinary lives! Shame everyone else also has that top, car or apartment-living lifestyle.

We'll never be ahead in the rat race with everyone following so close behind.

TV personalities are another hype- boosted product.

Soon they are so over-exposed, you can't channel surf without finding 'well-known' celebrities on every possible show or network promotional ad.

We are meant to lap this up and marvel at the talent of this increasingly dull person just because everyone else says so.

New Zealand does have a small population, but there are definitely more than 10 people who have the talent to be on air.

Wish a revolution would take place encouraging sheep to think outside the box rather than the Freedom furniture 'square you live in'.