Rituals of the Postmodern Era

Introduction

In the Postmodern Era, the traditional rituals of yesteryear have given way to newer, more... complicated rituals. The old ways of doing things no longer sufficed, and the people cried out for something more... interesting.

Rituals of Irony

This is a ritual for people who are tired of taking themselves too seriously. Involves standing on one's head, while simultaneously questioning the very notion of standing on one's head in the first place.

• Step 1: Stand on your head.
• Step 2: Wonder why you're standing on your head.
• Step 3: Repeat Steps 1 and 2 ad infinitum.

Rituals of the Absurd

This is a ritual for people who are tired of meaning in their lives. Involves staring at the wall, while wondering if the wall is staring back at you.

• Step 1: Stare at the wall.
• Step 2: Ask the wall if it's staring back at you.
• Step 3: Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for an unspecified amount of time.

Rituals of Nihilism

This is a ritual for people who have given up on meaning altogether. Involves simply existing, while contemplating the futility of existence.

• Step 1: Sit in a chair.
• Step 2: Think about how pointless it all is.
• Step 3: Repeat Steps 1 and 2 ad infinitum.