Okay, so the east coast had an earthquake. The first in decades. But, come on guys, a 5.8?
I'm sorry, I need a break to stop laughing.
Funnier still, the many who vacated their homes and businesses and...walked outside? Apparently, these folks were never taught from the age of four to "duck and cover" under your desk or table.
I guess growing up in California you become rather immune to the fear of earthquakes. We had earthquake drills regularly in school (and in the work force, too, for that matter) and while you never knew exactly when one was going to hit...I don't remember ever sitting around feeling panicked over the possibility of an earthquake. And even today they don't really scare me.
A 5.8 is not really much to write home about, East Coast. Pull up your pants and head back inside. You are going to be fine. A little jolting, a little rolling. Over.
There are a few things online that I found amusing. One, when an earthquake happens we automatically need confirmation from someone. I remember waking up to an earthquake and nudging Larry awake to see if he felt it too? Two, the image of a patio set with one chair knocked over that they are calling "2011 VA Earthquake" and "We Will Rebuild". Oh My Gawd, I laugh every time I see that image. Let's get off our dramatic horse, okay? Silly East Coasters.
And, lastly, the joke about how Cal Tech have traced the quake to an ancient cemetery just outside Washington, DC. The apparent cause was due to all the founding fathers rolling in their graves at the same time. Now, I realize for the purpose of the joke it is necessary to word it that way, however, it is also quite inaccurate. There are only a handful of founding fathers buried in Viriginia and I don't believe they are even all in the same cemetery. Most are buried in places like Philadelphia or their own home state.
I am going to guess that the east coast will be talking about this earthquake for months...until Blizzard 2011 hits. Are we just a nation of drama queens?
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