From the recession to the recession, Duck names still dominate our conversation. Not only do people still think of themselves as duck-ish, they’re still obsessed with their favorite duck characters. If all of your favorite ducks have gone extinct, then you’re in good shape! Here are 7 reasons we might as well go ahead and blame the recession on duck names. 1.) The Recession Cured It Well duh, we don’t need any more of our favorite duck names.
Youre not alone, here’s a link to an article in the New Yorker that explains the ways duck names have been used in our culture against the backdrop of the recession. 2. The Recession Is a Great Time to Practice Duck Names Old blog: That, and the recession, is why duck names are still relevant. In many instances, it feels like duck names are merely a variation of normal language use, but in others they offer an escape from the real world. 3.
We talk about the recession and duck names quite a bit because a sizable chunk of the culture has just been consumed by it. Some of us are still dealing with those painful economic times of the recession, and to have an opportunity to use the economy as a means to escape it makes us feel better about our troubles. It would feel hollow to use the word frugal when youve hit the point where you have to live paycheck to paycheck. 4.
In order to have an honest conversation about the recession Duck names, we should be talking about something else! As one commenter put it: “So, I’m looking for a way to talk about the economy without making it about money.” In other words, we should be talking about the economic conditions that are the root cause of the recession.
A couple of years ago, I mentioned to a friend that if one thing were going to change the world, one thing was certain – they would have to go find duck names! Now, of course, that the recession is over, people are a bit freer with their ducks these days. But there is still an unfortunate obsession with duck names. If you need to tell people one thing about the recession, duck names are it.
I was excited when I heard that my favorite duck was extinct. And then I remembered all the stories that made me laugh, and all the times that I had wanted the duck to just disappear. In other words, while duck names are a great way to escape reality, there is a tendency to want them to just disappear for good. While its understandable to miss the moment of an original, unique animal, its tough to keep your expectations in check.
Not only is Duck Names Dead, it is also Totally Gone.