Be Careful What You Wish For

A few months ago I was reminded of the annual invasion of Austin for the SXSW festival.  It's not that I'm really against it. It has become a standing complaint of many long term residents. The insane traffic (in a place that already has transportation issues), the inability to visit your favorite downtown restaurant, et cetera.  It is fashionable to hurl insults and make fun of the gathering.

For me it is the nauseating commentary about the latest movie, song, band, gadget, or whatever.  The breathless marketing of yet another string of tiresome panels of blah blah yada blah.  The large herds of people moving through the airport.  Yet more people getting introduced to Austin and the spreading fallacy that it would be good to move here.

So I jokingly exclaimed "dear god, make it go away."  Can't say it's my fault but part of me wonders if the universe conjured up a nasty virus to fulfill my wish.  The increasing viral panic (pun intended) and calls for cancellation are entertaining.  My mind is also entertained by the realization that humans, as a species, seem less resilient than we should be.