After weeks of being on a Netflix waiting list for “The Social Network”, I finally got it in the mail this weekend. As I watched, it got me thinking what life and college would have been like without it? Because I work in social media, I am not ashamed to admit I have somewhat of an addiction to Facebook. Although now, I feel as though it is less of an addiction and more of a second nature to my everyday life. As I am waiting in line at the grocery store texting someone back, I find myself using my Facebook app. God forbid any of my friends (the definition of “friends” when referring to Facebook can be debatable) update their status and I not know?! While watching the Grammy’s, I suddenly realize I am reading all the Facebook and Twitter updates between commercial break. I have my Safari browser open on my computer and notice 3 of my 6 tabs open are Facebook. Super.
These are a few things that got me thinking about what life would be like without Facebook.
1. Relationship Status : An obvious one. How would I ever have found out that my cousin’s best friend’s sister’s ex-boyfriend is dating someone new?
2. Events: Would we use e-vites more? Or would parties just have a lot less people attend without everyone of your friends seeing on your news feed that you’re attending the “80’s themed SigmaChiPalooza”
3. Facebook Chat: Okay to be honest, this being eliminated could be a blessing in disguise. Not only would I never have to hear that annoying chat sound ever again but I also could easily avoid certain people from asking what I am doing each weekend. Hint: Sort friends into lists so that you can only appear online to the people you want to chat with!
4. Photo Albums: this is by far one of my favorite things to browse on Facebook. The best way to see that your ex boyfriend from when you were 16 isn’t the young stud you once thought. Receding hairlines and beer bellies…hm.
Although there are some exceptions to when photo albums can be monotonous A.) Concerts: Do I really need to flip through 50 different angles of Keith Urban on stage while he looks like the size of an ant? B.) Sight seeing vacations: I am sure the Eiffel Tower was very amazing but if I wanted to see what it looked like 30 more times I would Google image it. C.) Mirror pics/ Self timered pics: this is an addition to Jacqui’s “Kissy Face” post. All I can think about is the process itself. Holding up the camera a bunch of times, posing (most likely the kissy face), and deciding which one looks the best so that maximum comments will result. Awkward.
I leave you with a little Facebook memory circa 2005.
Post by Laurel Slutsky
