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Because manic hero-worship annoys me
Jul. 11th, 2013 11:57 pmInternet, Nikola Tesla did not ''literally invent the modern world''. He was ONE of the people who made it happen.
You're not clever because you're aware of Tesla. You're not Sticking it to the Man. By worshiping the man like a god, you're going against his own philosophy.
Also? The Oatmeal is overrated.
Happy birthday, Tesla. The real you is too interesting and complex for these 'intellectual' hipsters.
ETA: Actually, this article puts it much better than me.
You're not clever because you're aware of Tesla. You're not Sticking it to the Man. By worshiping the man like a god, you're going against his own philosophy.
Also? The Oatmeal is overrated.
Happy birthday, Tesla. The real you is too interesting and complex for these 'intellectual' hipsters.
ETA: Actually, this article puts it much better than me.
