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Comment by Poleris | Hacker News Reader

Note the title of her blog.

I did note the title in my post. And I agree the title is a key part of the author's story. I still appreciate your reply and the others that tried to help me better understand where the author is coming from.

I'm still left wondering if she would be happier if she spent less time thinking about chores and errands and just did them. I feel like these things aren't a big deal to me because I don't sit around evaluating how "fun" they are or if I can procrastinate. I just do them, usually while thinking about unrelated things that I do actually care about while I'm doing them.

And thanks to whoever was nice enough to downvote my post. I'm sorry I didn't jump on the "I'm lazy too" bandwagon for easy karma. =(

The title of her blog, not the title of her post. The title of her blog is: Hyperbole and a Half. A hyperbole is an exaggeration or overstatement in order to achieve a desired effect, like comedy. I downvoted your comment because it was very apparent that you did not see this. It sounds like you still don't understand where the author is coming from. The author is only partially serious. You pay too much attention to the details of the story without recognizing that she purposefully exaggerates her laziness in order to drive the point home while at the same time making it funny. If you think she's childish and irresponsible, consider this: she makes a living off of that one blog, from ads and merchandise. How much commitment do you suppose that takes?

Fair enough. I was only evaluating the content of her post within the context of that post, I did not pay attention to the title of the blog itself.

I am impressed if she's making a living off of her just her blog. I'm disappointed if she's unable take care of her other responsibilities as well. I respect her for at least recognizing that as childish. I don't find any of it humorous.

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