JENNIFER YOU

GODDAMN, I AM SO CONFUSED

(and with good reason)

people speak of uncertainty of doubt the media rules us in fear we're in the orange in the yellow in the red the times they are a-dangerous don't know what's 'round the corner don't know what's up the bend don't drink the water don't make eye contact with strangers double check everything observe with suspicion read the fine print take preventative measures let skepticism make your decisions open your heart love don't trust anyone but hey you can trust me consolidate save our economy spend buy consume put it all on a credit card call this number and get out of debt accept yourself you're not good enough are you fat scrawny poor got an ugly nose bad skin small chest small dick smelly feet do you sweat too much consult with me pay me i'll tell you how to improve happiness is a state of mind call a life coach to find all the things that are wrong with you eat sugar it's fat free eat fat it's sugar free be a humanitarian stab your best friend in the back for a million dollars don't believe anything you read or see on tv keep yourself up-to-date and informed believe in yourself don't sell out kiss up to the powers that be for a single opportunity be more tolerant of your fellow men don't take shit from anyone use your knowledge as tools for awareness never share your information- unless there's a possibility for profit involved express yourself shhh keep it down think outside the box follow protocol maximize downsize maintain your integrity tell a white lie to save face tell me about yourself don't be so self-absorbed have a lot of sex don't get pregnant show some emotion don't be so sensitive honor thy father blame your mother don't smoke pot ask your doctor if Xanax is right for you donate to a charity ignore a homeless man on the street sit in a trendy cafe with friends discuss the sorry state of affairs these days shake your head tsk tsk what a shame go home think about people who have it rough smile say 'better them than me' turn on the boob tube watch a rerun of 'Friends' lead a meaningful life
 

More of Jennifer's work may be found on Poetz 2002 and 2001.