Is It Just Me …
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January 18, 2008, 7:36 am
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… 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 🙂
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Maybe it’s because the name implies they think only those who are sane are worthy humans?
Comment by Pete January 18, 2008 @ 8:31 amNot 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?
Maybe it’s because the name implies they think only those who are sane are worthy humans?
Comment by Pete January 18, 2008 @ 8:32 amNot 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?
rob, i think you’re mental for thinking this way. 🙂 [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. 🙂
Comment by lauren January 18, 2008 @ 8:42 amWeren’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 January 18, 2008 @ 9:35 amYes Billy, that gives me real peace of mind!
And Pete: get a good libel lawyer 😉
Comment by Rob January 18, 2008 @ 10:36 amHaving 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 January 18, 2008 @ 3:10 pmthat 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 January 18, 2008 @ 3:16 pmRob, no jacket required. It’s a daft name. Imagine a paraplegic charity called ‘limbs’.
Marcus, you’re ace
Comment by np January 18, 2008 @ 4:12 pmSo 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 January 18, 2008 @ 4:46 pmYou are losing it, your spelling’s getting as bad as mine
Comment by np January 18, 2008 @ 4:57 pmThat’s not mental, that’s dysxelic.
Comment by Rob January 18, 2008 @ 5:04 pmPolitically correct inclusivity that denies difference and blands out the issue.
Comment by John January 18, 2008 @ 5:50 pmCombined with a naming agency of course.
Comment by John January 18, 2008 @ 5:51 pmIsn’t that the sort of thing you do John?
Comment by Rob January 18, 2008 @ 7:03 pmRemember
Remember
Remember
Remember
Remember
Remember
Remember
Remember
SANE!
Comment by Marcus January 18, 2008 @ 7:22 pmMaybe sane should sponsor this blog 🙂
Comment by Pete January 18, 2008 @ 9:42 pmHence my comment!
Comment by John January 18, 2008 @ 10:47 pm