Fuck Umbrellas and the People that Use Them

umbrellas, second only to switzerland, top my list of irrational things that i hate.  and, unlike switzerland, this irrational hate is most relevant on days like today.  a warm and rainy sunday, it seems as though every pedestrian i passed made the decision that dry hair was crucial.

 

socially isolating and roomy, umbellas are a terribly annoying way for other people to keep dry.  here in canada we are lucky to have vast outdoor space.  wide sidewalks and roads allow most people to have a fair bit of personal space despite a relatively concentrated population.  unfortunately this all goes to shit when people decide to tent themselves with bright nylon in a ridiculous attempt to prevent a small amount of moisture from touching their skin.  

 

and they still get wet.  its not like their personal canopy actually works.  hair still frizzes and soakers still happen.  wind blows water onto your legs and back and its impossible to avoid that smell of wet.  nope, mostly umbrella users just take up space and ruin the view.

 

now don't get me started on switzerland ...