Interesting
I came across this blog (http://christmasspirit.wordpress.com/2006/12/19/counting-on-christmas-statistics/) the other day while surfing. I must say, there are a few numbers in there that I was astounded by.
For instance, the fact that 47% of people would toss a fruitcake without a second thought. Maybe it’s just me, in my fat ways, but I rather enjoyed a good fruitcake back in the day. To me, this high number indicates a few things. First, the fruitcakes mentioned must be given as gifts. I mean if people are so willing to toss them, then they probably weren’t the ones who shelled out the cash on them. So that begs the question. Are these holiday treats tossed out of spite? (“It looks like old, batty Aunt Margaret gave us another one of her “FRUITcakes” this year. Oh boy!” *toss*) Second, it could show the ignorance (used properly as a “lack of education” http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/ignorance) of some folk, especially in the people who are from my generation - or younger. After all, I know a lot of people, even a few that I would consider friends, who probably wouldn’t try a bite of a fruitcake because of the jokes and mockery made of them. Most, dare I say close to 47%, probably take that mockery at face value. Like I said, I really enjoyed some of the fruitcakes I have eaten in the past. These days I wouldn’t set out to eat one, as I’m attempting to shed some pounds, but I sure wouldn’t trash one either. I’d push it off on friends and family when they came to visit… it’s not like a fruitcake’s going to rot anytime soon. And, like the saying goes, “if I can’t be skinny, then everyone around me might as well be fat.” I hope that didn’t come off as a tangent, but wow 47% of people would toss a fruitcake without delay.
Yes, there are some other interesting numbers in there, but I’ll leave them to be discovered… I’ve got some fruitcakes to go save!
