I am not an accomplished whiner although some might beg to differ. When I whine, I can't express myself in the needy yet persuasive manner the virtuosos can. If there was a talented whiner, the audience would be swayed by his complaints and find themselves helplessly captivated by his troubles. A whiner's services can be very rewarding, especially in discontented societies, such as America, where good whiners have made themselves fabulously rich and famous.
On a parting note, I would like to remind all of the whiner/millionaire wannabes that whining must be done with a purpose. If you whine needlessly, then you risk being despised by those around you. Once you do start whining, you will find that it is quite addictive and soothing. Burdens melt away at your words, and worries dissipate. Don't be afraid to whine, for I am here to listen.
i really enjoyed this post, its short simple and too the point. I agree 100 percent I'm not a big fan of it very much it shows a level of immaturity.
ReplyDeleteOh I 100% agree with you on this post. Whining can get so annoying while in reality, it is 100% needed. There are two types of whiners to me, the consistent whiners and the occasional whiners. I am in the consisten whiner group and i wouldnt have it any other way!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
I love the idea that whiners have to be very observational so that they have things to whine about. It's so true. It's also interesting to think of whining as something that you consciously decide to do. I'm sure plenty of whiners out there who don't even realize they are whining.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Whining is an important aspect of life that is often underrated.
I am an excellent whiner. I am also very good at listening to people whine. I spent many hours on g chat in Freshman and Sophomore year listening to people whine and consoling them. You know who you are, if you're reading this.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, good to know that you're a listener :D
Whining is so stress relieving sometimes! And other times, it makes things so much worse... :-/ Most of the time, I would love to whine, but I try not to focus on my problems that much. The more I focus, the bigger the problems get.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! :P
I like to whine to, it helps me get out what I want to say. However I also agree whining too much can be annoying. I agree with both your points. I also like it how you too noticed how a lot of the rich and famous people are also whiners... Good blog.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite activities is whining about plot holes in Star Trek (Or, more rarely, Star Wars or Doctor Who).
ReplyDeleteI also have an unfortunate tendency to go on at length about how is a bad idea, even if I'm just fine with it.
So, no matter how much I may do it, I don't really consider whining a good thing.
I've always been afraid hat whining might be stress-relieving, because whining is supposed to be what you do when you can't deal with the world.
ReplyDeleteBut this post has really confirmed my belief that whining has plenty of benefits. Rather than being an indicator that the whiner can't deal with life, whining is an outlet for the whiner that allows them to rant and rave so that they are empowered to deal with their life.
Should have known.
...did I ask you to write about me? YES. So this is wonderful. I'm glad you put my whining in such a positive light, turning it into an art form rather than an annoyance! You truly are a good friend. <3
ReplyDeleteJust kidding. This probably isn't about me. But I identify with it greatly, and am in complete agreement with everything it has to say. Please continue this wonderful, relate-able work, and I will see you in 7 minutes for some good whining time.
You have the most wonderful posts and I just adore your voice :) I very much agree that whining is an art form that must be honed! Luckily Uni is an extremely fitting environment that helps facilitate the perfection of this art. Although not all people here realize that whining should be approached with taste... Great job!
ReplyDeleteHere's a question: what's the difference between whining and complaining? I would describe myself as an "experienced amateur complainer," but surely that means I've crossed over into the world of whining... right? Are whining and complaining synonymous, or are there subtle differences?
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