Modern Day Crack

Now, even though the crack epidemic of the 80's has waned, that doesn't mean that one does not need to be careful to avoid other all-consuming highly addicitive modern-day temptations. Here are three I personally have abstained from.

1. Blackberries

What I think is the worst aspect of a Blackberry, is that people can seem like they are still participating in regular life, but the worst addicts still find a way to check it every few minutes. Are they really even listening to you during the checking intervals? Additonally, the ability to check the internet at all times is a power greater than most mortals can handle.

2. 24

The word on the street is that this show is not nearly as good as it is addictive. The definition of crack! Knowing my propensity to get hooked on television series', I will keep myself away from Jack Bauer saving the world, 1 hour at a time.

3. Vitamins

Not only does their methods of classification annoy me (Why are some named after letters and others called riboflavin or thiamine? Why not Vitamin R or T?), but I really don't think vitamins work. Have you noticed that compulsive vitamin takers always look less healthy than your average Joe? Seriously, it's for the same reason that germophobes are sick so often- any possible positive sides are overcome by the damage done by thinking and stressing about them. But still, people take them day after day buying bottle after bottle. And once you start, it's a life-long habit. My riboflavin levels are perfectely fine already, thank you very much.