Poking Fun at Optimism

Optimism is one of those things that sounds great in theory, like a salad in a diner—everyone says it’s good for you, but nobody really wants it. You order a cheeseburger, and they slide that sad bowl of lettuce next to the glorious cheeseburger with a grin that reeks of “Here’s your healthy option!” Meanwhile, I’m staring at the lettuce and think to myself