"I strongly suspect there is a strong correlation between peace and happiness," said Ronald Inglehart, a political scientist at the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research.
GENIUS!! It's like we've split the atom all over again! I see everything in a new light!! The air smells fresher!! Food tastes better!!
You know what? I agree with him!! I too suspect a correlation between peace and happiness! I'm just gonna go out on a limb and say that. You heard it here first!! Peace definitely has SOMETHING to do with happiness. Okay, call me crazy. Let's hear it.
THE TOP TEN HAPPIEST COUNTRIES ON EARTH
1. Denmark (cuz it's close to Amsterdam)
2. Puerto Rico (hot chicks, clubs, beaches)
3. Columbia (weed, cocaine)
4. Iceland (cuz it's green, as opposed to Greenland, which is icy)
5. N. Ireland (pubs!)
6. Republic of Ireland (couldn't tell you the difference!)
7. Switzerland (cuz they're neutral)
8. Netherlands (cuz they HAVE Amsterdam)
9. Canada (cuz Michael Moore says so)
10. Austria (mountains, castles, pubs)
Where'd we come in? 16th out of 97.
You're probably wondering how the rocket scientists at U of M figured all this out. Simple. By asking two exact, presice questions that dig deep into the subconscious and demand nothing less than the most introspective of responses.
- Taking all things together, would you say you are very happy, rather happy, not very happy, or not at all happy?
- All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life as a whole these days?
"Ultimately, the most important determinant of happiness is the extent to which people have free choice in how to live their lives," Inglehart adds.
It's like Moses came down from the mountain and just laid it all out for you. Mr. Inglehart, bless you. You are a giant among men. And a special thanks to the University of Michigan for spending somebody else's money on this earth-shattering discovery.
My God, it's a miraculous time to be alive.
7 comments:
I'm not happy with this study...
Cuz you think we should be higher on the list?
No, cuz it's just stoopid!
Good post, though.
I mean, is this really what they consider a study now? And shouldn't they be studying something important?
A friend sent me a link today to a Newsweek article about another study -- this one showing that having kids might not make you happy.
Meanwhile, people live with crippling agony, pretty girls get blown apart for drug money, and we're headed into World War III with our heads and asses on fire.
No wonder people are happy in Denmark. They're thinking, "At least I don't live in America! Do they really think this Obama guy is the answer?? Dumb puppies, those Americans."
Huh. That stuff, too. I was just thinking that those questions were stupid - and that self-reporting is pretty much the most useless of data.
It's like asking a guy "Are you awesome in the sack, or just so-so?"
BTW, I think snark's trying to pick a fight with you in the immigration thread! I just love watching you guys go at it - back when TLC was interesting.
Yeah, I just noticed he's here.
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