This photo was posted on Facebook earlier today and many stated that the container is a waste and creating labels is a waste. Many were quick to judge others in calling out lazy people who have the time to text or be on their phone but don't have time to peel an orange.
My response is "What about those who are handicapped or have horrible arthritis?"
I think of my great grandmother whose fingers were so badly curled and painful due to arthritis. She couldn't even hold a fork let alone peel an orange.
I think of my dad whose one hand is so unusable, he can barely cut his meat.
I think of veterans who lost limbs.
I think of those who just can't do anything with their hands.
I guess I think like that due to not having use of my legs for several months. I had to depend on someone to help me with every day tasks like going to the bathroom, showering, getting dressed, you know....things that you just don't have to think about doing.
I also have a strong sense of empathy for others.
I am so angry at those who quickly judge and accuse those of being lazy....too lazy to peel an orange.
Have you ever thought that maybe someday you may not be able to do even the simplest of things?
Someone said that even her two year old can peel an orange. Ok, but I am sure that her two year old wears diapers or maybe even drinks from juice boxes. I am sure that you are the perfect, model citizen conscious of such environmental matters and that you are the most non-lazy person on the planet.
Someone even blamed Walmart. Walmart doesn't even sell pre-peeled oranges. I should know, I manage the produce department.
People make their own choices. If they chose a pre-peeled orange, it is still better than a bag of chips or cookies.
Perhaps those who claim that it is wasteful even drink bottled water or even have a soda from time to time.
People who even have all the time in the world take short cuts from time to time. Maybe even use beef stock in a can to start your soup "from scratch".
I get so angry over judgmental people these days.
If you think so closed minded maybe you should keep your mouth closed as well.
