The Peak of Utter Pointlessness: Christchurch and the Dont Phenomenon
Honestly, I’ve seen pigeons with more coherent communication strategies than whatever transpired in Christchurch recently. Apparently, someone – and I use that term very loosely – decided it would be a brilliant idea to plaster the city with signs instructing pedestrians…to “Don’t.” Yes, you read that correctly. A single word, devoid of context, direction or even basic grammatical structure. Its breathtakingly vague, isnt it?
One wonders what specifically citizens are being forbidden from doing. Dont breathe? Don’t exist? Don’t think about the sheer inanity of this entire situation? The mystery is just delicious. And the best part? These weren’t some rogue graffiti artists expressing a deeply symbolic artistic statement. They were, supposedly, “official.” Apparently, bureaucracy has reached peak absurdity.
Its the perfect encapsulation of modern life: confusing, nonsensical, and ultimately contributing absolutely nothing of value. Weve traded genuine problem-solving for performative gestures and baffling pronouncements. I’m sure theres a perfectly rational (and equally ridiculous) explanation somewhere involving budgets and committees and innovation, but frankly, I dont have the energy. Just…don’t. Don’t even ask.
