I decided to try something on Facebook. I wondered if people actually look at pictures that their friends post. I downloaded a random picture of a baby (I think I Googled “random baby boy”) and posted it.
It did not take long before the likes and loves started coming in. Then the comments: “adorable” “so cute” “love him!” Next thing I know, over seventy people liked it. My brother and wife pointed out that I picked a kid who looked a little too close to Logan. My bad.
I think this illustrates how addicted we can be to “likes.” I am totally guilty of it too. I like peoples pictures because they like mine. I wonder how many of you liked that picture because I liked a picture of your kid? Again, do not think I am criticizing anyone, like I said, I am just as guilty. However, I am trying to be better.
Okay, enough of the experiment. Here are some surefire signs that this is not my kid:
1) There is an Instagram handle watermark right in the center of the picture.
2) It is almost summer time. The weather when I posted the picture was close to 80° and this kid is wearing a hoodie and it looks like he has a blanket. I normally have Logan in a onesie and no sleeves.
3) He is wearing a flat-billed hat. I would never allow that sort of nonsense in this house. If Logan ever comes home with his hat like that and I will play him one of my favorite Genesis songs…
I apologize to anyone that I tricked. I will try to be more mature in the future.
I applaud you conducting social experiments on your family and friends, as well as doing your part to stop the flat hat epidemic.
Thank you! The flat hat epidemic is one of the worst things of the last fifty years