That's true...jealousy is one of those non productive driving forces that human beings carry. We're funny in that we root for the underdog then are quick to tear down those that make it to the top.
"Down with big money making corporations" (nevermind that a lot of people here try to get bookings and make money)
"Bill Gates is horrible....Microsoft sucks!!" (forget the fact that people here would love to be known as one of the greatest magicians that anyone has seen)
"We hate the Lakers/Patriots/name the team that is dominant". (not to mention that a lot of people here constantly seeks ways to be at the top of their game)
You'll pull for the little guy that got a birthday gig for $100 and praise him all day long, but tear down Criss Angel and say he "sucks" even though he made it to a place that less than 1% of magicians ever make it to.
E would be "cool" if they stayed small and struggling...then they could do no wrong. But once they got popular....ooooh...that can't be good.
As my 2 yr old nephew constantly now says, "Funny."
"Down with big money making corporations" (nevermind that a lot of people here try to get bookings and make money)
"Bill Gates is horrible....Microsoft sucks!!" (forget the fact that people here would love to be known as one of the greatest magicians that anyone has seen)
"We hate the Lakers/Patriots/name the team that is dominant". (not to mention that a lot of people here constantly seeks ways to be at the top of their game)
You'll pull for the little guy that got a birthday gig for $100 and praise him all day long, but tear down Criss Angel and say he "sucks" even though he made it to a place that less than 1% of magicians ever make it to.
E would be "cool" if they stayed small and struggling...then they could do no wrong. But once they got popular....ooooh...that can't be good.
As my 2 yr old nephew constantly now says, "Funny."