The Musings Of An Opinionated Sod [Help Me Grow!]


Is It Just Me …
January 18, 2008, 7:36 am
Filed under: Comment

… or is it weird that an organisation that wants to help people who have [or think they may have] mental illness is called Sane?

I can’t really articulate why I feel this – but I do.

Come on, help … or call me mental for thinking this way πŸ™‚


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Maybe it’s because the name implies they think only those who are sane are worthy humans?
Not sure and obviously this isn’t what the organisation is trying to do but it does feel clumsy.
I guess it’s the equivalent of you calling Human2 “Get A Job” or “Off The Streets”.
Good news on Human2 by the way, when is it official?

Comment by Pete

Maybe it’s because the name implies they think only those who are sane are worthy humans?
Not sure and obviously this isn’t what the organisation is trying to do but it does feel clumsy.
I guess it’s the equivalent of you calling Human2 “Get A Job” or “Off The Streets”.
Good news on Human2 by the way, when is it official?

Comment by Pete

rob, i think you’re mental for thinking this way. πŸ™‚ [well, you asked for it]

i don’t think it’s the most poetic name for an organisation, but it’s not the worst – at least there’s a clarity of purpose.

and i guess sanity was already taken. πŸ™‚

Comment by lauren

Weren’t you the one who told me if you think you might be mental you’re not, because only people who think they’re absolutely sane are mad?

So the bad news is I think you’re talking shit, but the good news is you don’t need a jacket with zero arms.

Comment by Billy Whizz

Yes Billy, that gives me real peace of mind!

And Pete: get a good libel lawyer πŸ˜‰

Comment by Rob

Having been a former “resident” of a mental hospital I feel that I am qualified to answer this question and help you out a little.

And here we go…

No it’s not wierd – makes perfect sense me and I feel all warm and tucked-up-nicely-in bed just looking at the word SANE.

Oh fuck… I feel a song coming on… oh no….

SANE!
I’m gonna live forever
I’m gonna learn how to fly
High!

I feel myself coming together
People will see me and cry…
SANE!

I’m gonna make it to rehab
Light up the sky like a flame
SANE!

I’m gonna live forever
Baby remember my name

Remember
Remember
Remember
Remember
Remember
Remember
Remember
Remember

SANE!

Well, it is Friday and I’m allowed to make jokes about being mad.

Morning!

Comment by Marcus

that comment is EXACTLY why i love you so much Opi!! hah!! and even better, i had this fantastic mental image of you running around in legwarmers and an off-the-shoulder sloppy joe… heh.

Comment by lauren

Rob, no jacket required. It’s a daft name. Imagine a paraplegic charity called ‘limbs’.

Marcus, you’re ace

Comment by np

So if I follow Billy’s theory – NP is actually calling me mental because I am write in thinking it’s abit mad. Oh this is so confusing.

Comment by Rob

You are losing it, your spelling’s getting as bad as mine

Comment by np

That’s not mental, that’s dysxelic.

Comment by Rob

Politically correct inclusivity that denies difference and blands out the issue.

Comment by John

Combined with a naming agency of course.

Comment by John

Isn’t that the sort of thing you do John?

Comment by Rob

Remember
Remember
Remember
Remember
Remember
Remember
Remember
Remember

SANE!

Comment by Marcus

Maybe sane should sponsor this blog πŸ™‚

Comment by Pete

Hence my comment!

Comment by John




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