RANT (NOT A POLITCAL POST)
Like the Donald, I'm using all caps here to amplify a thought. When 2016 came and the Donald became president I was dismayed to discover that so many Americans thought in ways different from the way I thought. The passing of eight years not only confirmed it, but I continue to be amazed at something for which my wife and I have coined a new word- "DUMBTH."
As a photographer I was dismayed when dumbth invaded my field. Look at the first image that I found on Facebook. It has 12,800 "Likes" as of this morning. Hundreds of comments followed the image, nearly all of which praised the lovely colors, claiming that the image was proof of God's work in this world.
META added the words in the second photo. Despite the overwhelming number of comments from those who loved the "photograph," META added, "...some critics argue the image appears enhanced and artificial, sparking a debate about the authenticity of the photo."
"Appears to be enhanced? Artificial?" Ya think???????
DUMBTH is a good word to know. You'll find it creep into almost all your conversations...
Fifteen minutes later this appeared on my Facebook feed…
Same number of comments praising the “photograph.” Is someone pulling my leg?