A Swan, a River, and Humanitys Inevitable Overreaction
Right, let’s talk about this swan. Apparently, it got stuck on a frozen river in Connecticut. Because, naturally, swans just wander onto frozen rivers for funsies. It’s not like habitat loss, fluctuating water levels due to climate change (which someone should probably address), or the general disregard for wildlifes well-being might have something to do with it. No, let’s focus on the swan. The poor, isolated swan.
And of course, a whole crew mobilized. A rescue operation! Because apparently, saving a single bird from a naturally occurring winter phenomenon warrants more attention than, say, addressing actual societal problems. I bet there were cameras, too. Documenting this momentous occasion for posterity. Think of the heartwarming Instagram posts! SwanRescue ConnecticutMiracle FeelGoodStory
Honestly, the sheer performative empathy is astounding. Its wonderful they saved the swan, truly. But couldn’t that energy be directed towards preventing these situations in the first place? Instead we get a photo op and a feel-good narrative while the bigger picture – you know, the environment crumbling around us – fades into the background.
I bet everyone felt so good about themselves afterwards. Like theyd genuinely made a difference. Meanwhile, the river’s still frozen, the climate is changing, and I need another cup of coffee to process this level of absurdity. A swan was saved. Congratulations. Now can we please tackle something that actually matters?
