The article examines how sports culture glorifies nuisances, characters who thrive on annoyance, and their impact on media and interactions. It critiques the tendency of sports personalities to gain notoriety and rewards for their disruptive behaviors, framing such annoyances as a form of schadenfreude. The author reflects on the idea initiated by Jim Rome, "Have a take, don't suck," noting that while having opinions is encouraged, the quality of these takes is often disregarded. Ultimately, it discusses how nuisances, while an inevitable part of life, should be consciously rejected.
The art of being a nuisance is simply the glorification of persistence in pursuit of schadenfreude, often rewarded in sports beyond actual value.
Nuisance takes multiple forms and thrives in almost any environment, luring victims into thinking about the nuisance itself, with rejection as the ultimate solution.
Having a take has become its own reward, but sucking is further encouraged if aimed at someone deemed unlikable, illustrating a cultural trend.
Comedian Bill Maher, while potentially annoying, is not a nuisance since individuals can simply opt out, unlike nuisances that intrude into daily life.
Collection
[
|
...
]