Weary Willie's Reel

Blasé Day

Nov 25

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Blasé Day

Weary Willie's Reel

Today's Musings, History & Folklore

"I'm so bored and tired, even my shadow has stopped following me."

Weary Willies and worn-out Wilhelminas, we salute you this Blasé Day—a holiday for when you just can’t be bothered. If the change in seasons is making you feel a little blue or like you should be hibernating, feel free to indulge. If you choose to do nothing, do it thoroughly! Or not. Who cares? Should you liven up enough to make it to a dance class for this reel with its namesake tune, consider the day a success as you will need to keep your wits about you for the Set and Rotate for Four! 💙 😴 🥱 🤪

Feeling "blasé" goes beyond mere boredom—it implies a sense of indifference or detachment, often cultivated by overexposure to experiences that might otherwise excite or interest. The term, borrowed from French, suggests a sophisticated weariness, as though one has "seen it all" and nothing feels novel. In the British Isles, this attitude might be mirrored in understated expressions like "jaded" or "world-weary," capturing a similar ennui. Scots might describe someone as "unco fussed," meaning particularly unimpressed, while the English might casually note that someone is "not bothered." The Welsh word "ddifater" (indifferent) and the Irish Gaelic phrase "ní fiú dom é" (it’s not worth it to me) convey a comparable sense of disengagement, showing that the blasé feeling resonates across languages and cultures, though with subtle variations.

If you're feeling quite bored, try visiting the site "boredalot.com" for something to do if you're scrolling rather than strolling aimlessly.

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