On the morning news it was reported that today is the most depressing day of the year. In fact, it has it's own name ... Blue Monday. (I wonder if they'll make this a stat holiday?)
The question then becomes, "Really, is that true?"
The anchorwoman cited the following reasons: failed new year's resolutions; credit card statements; and (at least in this country) the weather.
On one hand, I would agree with the above. On the other hand, I wonder if the mere suggestion that today is the most depressing day is enough to make us depressed? In other words, would we be as "blue" today, if we didn't know today was Blue Monday?
So, I decide to do a quick internet search for "Blue Monday" and what do I find? A Wikipedia entry for "Blue Monday."
Apparently, according to the Wikipedia entry anyway, the name was chosen as a publicity stunt for SkyTravel. In fact, they even invented an equation for it!!!
We are so easily persuaded. Time for another martini.
