The least interesting people I know are apathetic.
People need to start sharing more of their opinions! I don’t really understand why in the era of TikTok, where we’re given a microphone to voice our concerns to people that those voices become very low. I’m not saying you need to go as drastic as sharing all of your thoughts on TikTok, but very few people feel even curious enough to learn about things they don’t even know about.
The way we (society) is choosing to outsource what we’re curious about to an algorithm is frankly very concerning and indicative of our convenience culture. I implore people to take a 20 minute (1 mile) walk around their neighborhood, with just a notepad and a pen. Write down anything that interests you as you walk around and do some research when you get home. Frankly, I want life to be more curious and my hope is that others are curious too.
The BUffalo Pothole Bandit
This was something I took a photo of because I was curious about it! I stumbled upon it during my stroll on Elmwood.
The story of the Buffalo Pothole Bandit started during the pandemic. A man who was enraged with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade (1973) filled a bunch of potholes around Buffalo’s Elmwood Village neighborhood with “F**K SCOTUS” messages. There’s also another story where he just twists his ankle and gets enraged enough to fill it with cement and art.
What really interests me about this character is his whimsy and his ability to use something as simple as basic wear and tear as an opportunity to make the city a more beautiful place. This is an example of someone who shares his passion with the world, and the world becomes a better place because of it. I’m not a artistic person but I would love to contribute something similar to my community!