From The Mind of Merc - Normality

Sometimes I find my mind wandering over various eclectic topics and occasionally I am inspired to write some of them down. Today I was thinking about the concept of normality. 

Quite a short one today. 

I found a meme online recently that reads ‘I tried being normal once – worst two minutes of my life’ and it got me thinking – if everyone is different (i.e. no two people are the same) then how is it possible to define normality?

Surely normality (if it does exist) is a purely subjective concept – and a highly discriminatory one at that.

And if so then the people who consider themselves normal – and as such are consequently 'different' from everyone else – and consider this acceptable should also be prepared to accept those who are 'different' from them?

Why do flies suddenly appear? - !!!NEW!!!

I actually like the song 'Close To You' but I decided to do a parody of it reversing the sentiment and implying the object of the song isn't so desirable. 

(They Long To Be) Close To You not by Burt Bacharach
Why do flies suddenly appear, every time you are near?
Unlike me, they long to be close to you.
Why do folk hold their noses tight, just on smell not on sight?
Can’t you see, it isn’t me - it is you.

Since the day that you were born you’ve had that certain something.
That makes everyone stay far away from you.
So they’ll cross the street if they see you coming,
Don’t deny it - you know it’s true.
That is why all the flies in town follow you all around.
Unlike me, they long to be close to you...

Since the day that you were born you’ve had that certain something.
That makes everyone stay far away from you.
So they’ll cross the street if they see you coming,
Don’t deny it - you know it’s true.
That is why all the flies in town follow you all around.
Unlike me, they long to be close to you...

Castle Time - !!!NEW!!!

Bit of tourist advertisement here. Just kidding. The inspiration for this is quite simply my hobby of historical re-enactment. If you've been to a re-enactment event before then I hope you enjoy this song. If you haven't been to an re-enactment event before ...maybe now's the time to try one?

It's Chico Time It's Castle Time not by Chico
Hey! What time is it?

Working week is over,
It seemed to just drag on,
My holiday is starting
And I can’t wait to be gone,
Need to relax, just chillax, and be lax, let off steam,
Gonna pick up the pace,
And head off to a place,
Like nothing you have seen,

(Oh yeah) it is worth the trip,
(Uh-huh) You are gonna flip
I know how to spend my weekend,
Everybody say what time is it....
(What time is it...)
It's Castle time...

I won’t be allegorical,
It’s time to get historical,
It's Castle time...
I won’t be allegorical,
It’s time to get historical,
It's Castle time...

Just look at all the knights,
Their armour’s quite a sight,
The combats turn to melees, you enjoy watching them fight,
There is dancing, and prancing,
Now they’re doing archery,
Walls are ringing from their singing,
So many things to see

(Oh yeah) Not a camping site,
(Uh-uh) Gonna do it right,
I know how to spend my weekend,
Everybody say what time is it....
(what time is it...)
It's Castle time...

I won’t be allegorical,
It’s time to get historical,
It's Castle time...
I won’t be allegorical,
It’s time to get historical,

Besides all of that,
You’re standing in an old building,
....
It's Castle time...

Go Castle, Go Castle Go,
Go Castle, Go Castle Go,
Go Castle, Go Castle Go,
Go Castle, Go Castle Go,

I won’t be allegorical,
It’s time to get historical,
It's Castle time...
I won’t be allegorical,
It’s time to get historical,
It's Castle time...

Dreamworks Royalties sketch - Mercorabilia

As promised, here is my new sketch (direct from my new lodgings). Will try and fit my usual quota of monthly blog posts in before the end of this month. My mission should I choose to accept it...
Anyway, this sketch is along similar lines to my earlier Humphrey Dumpty one with the focus shifted slightly to another fictional character. 

<intercom buzzes>

Executive: Yes?

Secretary: Mr. Moon is here to see you.

Executive: Oh, great. Send him in.

Mr. Moon: Excuse me – are you the executive for Dreamworks?

Executive: I am. Pleased to meet you Mr. Moon. Sorry – I didn’t catch your first name.

Mr. Moon: Man-in-the.

Executive: So, Mr. Man-in-the Moon. What can I do for you?

Mr. Moon: Well, I’d like to talk to you about royalties.

Executive: I see.

Mr. Moon: As I understand it, you’ve made over 100 films. Is that right?

Executive: Yes, that’s right.

Mr. Moon: And you use my image at the start of every single of them.

Executive: Umm…

Mr. Moon: Don’t give me um – I’ve seen them. There I am – clear as day– sat on my little perch dangling my rod over the edge every time. And yet I’ve never seen a single penny for my work.

Executive: Right.

Mr. Moon: And it’s not exactly easy work - have you any idea how difficult it is to cast a perfect line without getting caught in one of the craters? Particularly as there’s no atmosphere that high up?

Executive: No.

Mr. Moon: Very.

Executive: I see.

Mr. Moon: And if that wasn’t enough – you even had that shark take the worm off my hook! I mean, a man’s got to live! What am I supposed to eat? Clouds? Thin air? The moon’s not made of cheese, you know.

Executive: Really? You do surprise me.

Mr. Moon: And don’t even think about paying me in porridge – that stuff is lethal.

Secretary: Mr. Moon? Your balloons are waiting.

Mr. Moon: Ah – my ride’s here. Well, I think I’ve made my point. Thank you for your time.

Executive: Just one moment – did she say ‘balloons’?

Mr. Moon: Yes – that’s how I get home.

Executive: Really? Just float up into the air until you reach the moon?

Mr. Moon: Yes.

Executive: Hmm. Tell me, Mr. Moon, have you ever considered a career with NASA?

Dear Readers...

Iwasverymuchamused would like to apologise for the temporary hiatus in this blog. 

This has been caused by my relocation 100 miles further north due to shortage of work.

Normal service will be resumed on 21st September (BT willing)