# What constitutes "A Life" **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [March 23, 2003, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497 "2003-03-23T04:04:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/41 "2003-03-24T12:39:47Z")
> [@](#): > > _originally posted by Davebear_ Why doesn’t somebody TELL me these things?!? Okay…where do I sign up? I’d really like one of them “cool certificates”. That makes it official, right? Now that’s easy. THEM can by any group of people. THEM could even be your girlfriend, who has the convienient advantage of being interested in and informed about you. Now, there is no need for signing up. This is the deal, you just tell your girlfriend she is cool, and she will tell you the same. As long as you believe she is cool, you will be cool. Otherwise, how could you have gotten such a cool girlfriend? Piece of cake. wait… Maastrichts hums nervously as an unpleasant thought is beginning to form… But if you are not cool, then your gilrfriend is not cool either! And you cannot tell her she’s cool, because how would your uncool opinion amount to anything? Damnit. There is no way out. You will have to start buying stuff from advertisements flaunting official cool people. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/42 "2003-03-24T12:48:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Obsidian Flutterby \* > **…adult life is doing nothing at all? Not meeting people? Not being able to even have some fun sometimes?..** Yes. Didn’t you get the memo? Fun stops when you’re 18. (Or, 22, if you go to college.) But, it can’t be extended by going to grad school. Adult life is, as you said, work, then sleep, then more work. Four walls, in some nameless shade of grey or beige, probably fuzzy if you work in an office. Well, half walls, anyway. Only managers get full walls. No sun, no fun, no money. Get used to it. Then, after twenty years, or so, of endless drudgery, one of the drones from Human Resources (Yes, you ARE a resource. Not a name; not even a number. Just a resource; like a lump of coal.) will come to take you to the secret place where they remove your soul, tattoo the words “The beatings will continue until morale improves” on your heart, and you will become…a MANAGER! Muahahahahaa! ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/43 "2003-03-24T14:32:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by BadBaby \* > \*\*It doesn’t have to be perfect for it to be good. You don’t have to have everything in order to have something. Two things I remind myself of, on occassion. \*\* Well, that’s a relief! Organisation is the GF’s domain. Sometimes she’s positively demonic about it. Wait! Aren’t demons supposed to be evil, and therefore negative? Can you _have_ a positive demon? How would _that_ work? “I am the Greater Demon Apostrophe, and I am going to torture you with affirmative statements about yourself!” Oh, yeah, okay. I can see how that would work. Oh, my god! I just realized…all those motivational speakers are DEMONS! Where’s my mouse? _shuffles papers on desk_ Okay, which one of you wise guys took my mouse? How am I supposed to submit this, without a mouse? _shuffle, shuffle_ Oh! There it is. Never mind. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/44 "2003-03-24T14:35:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by shijinn \* > \*\*oh there’s also being the ‘Life of the party’, i hear humour will stand you in good stead. \*\* Please! I’m not even sure I can handle _one_ life! Now, you’re telling me I have to deal with another one?! That makes…umm…I’ve lost count…four? At least this one should be easy. IIRC, 7-Eleven sells Good Humor. I’ll just pick some up, on the way home. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/45 "2003-03-24T14:48:37Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Maastricht \* > \*\*…But if you are not cool, then your gilrfriend is not cool either! And you cannot tell her she’s cool, because how would your uncool opinion amount to anything? > > Damnit. > > There is no way out. You will have to start buying stuff from advertisements flaunting official cool people. \*\* Oh, sure. I come here looking for help, find someone who seems to know the answer, and it turns out all he’s doing is taunting me! ☹ Very nice. What’s next? Pulling the wings off flies? So, if I buy the cool stuff from all those cool popup ads, will I have A Life? Maybe even A Cool Life? That seems to be what they’re implying, but I’ve been burned by slick advertising, before. Those X-Ray Specs didn’t work, _at all!_ And, they were _cardboard_, and they had weird swirly things printed on the lenses. And, they wouldn’t even stay on my nose. _Bad_ people! _Bad!_ ---
**Author:** ![Flutterby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Flutterby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flutterby)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/46 "2003-03-24T15:12:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Davebear \* > Yes. Didn’t you get the memo? Fun stops when you’re 18. (Or, 22, if you go to college.) But, it can’t be extended by going to grad school. So the fact that I’m 20 and still technically in high school (upgrading to get my last science and figure what the hell I can do with my life that I can live with, for at least the next decade) means that I can extend this even more?! Especially since my one really true dream is to be a Paleontologist? Meaning I do an undergrad, then graduate studies… hmmm… this means I could extend this into my 30’s… wait you said it _can’t_ be extended by going to grad school. Damnit. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/47 "2003-03-24T17:57:28Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Obsidian Flutterby \* > \*\*So the fact that I’m 20 and still technically in high school (upgrading to get my last science and figure what the hell I can do with my life that I can live with, for at least the next decade) means that I can extend this even more?! Especially since my one really true dream is to be a Paleontologist? Meaning I do an undergrad, then graduate studies… hmmm… this means I could extend this into my 30’s… wait you said it _can’t_ be extended by going to grad school. Damnit. \*\* Hmmm…I think you may have found a loophole, there. The way I read it, you’re allowed to have fun until you graduate college or turn 22. So, if you’re NOT having fun, I suggest you contact an attorney. I happen to have Johnny Cochrane’s number here, if you’d … Oh, hi guys. How’s things in HR?..Well, no…I was just…Hey!..Let go of me!..ddsfshgfdgjhk ---
**Author:** ![Scantilly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@Scantilly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scantilly)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/48 "2003-03-24T19:31:14Z")
I think the criteria necessary for having \*\* ‘A Life’ \*\*are radically personal. However, I do suspect that a deeply developed sense of humor, coupled with personal integrity and the ability to laugh mercilessly at our complicated little selves are keys to success in the \*\* Life \*\* department. I agree that happiness is high on the list. But oh how to grasp that illusive little blue bird without absentmindedly squishing the life out of her? I think \*\* yosemitebabe \*\* is very close. Did you hear the unbridled excitement and passion in her virtual voice? The thrill of fascination and pleasure she is experiencing with her new \*\* ‘awesome Epson Perfection 3200’ \*\*. That’s it! The sound of someone who has ‘A Life’! The sound of someone overjoyed by a new toy. And notice how infectious her excitement is. I want to race out and buy one too! \*\* Davebear \*\* I think the challenge is for us all to find our own Epson Perfection! For me the feeling that I am continuing to learn new things and be challenged by my work and relationships are very important. Appreciation of the little things is a big plus too. Noticing a spider spin a web, watching children play, eating great food, making wild passionate love till I ache with the intensity of it, reading an interesting book, talking to a friend on the phone, working on a difficult project and feeling as if I have accomplished something worthwhile, watching the world with interest as it unfolds in all it’s devastating and beautiful glory. \*\* ‘A Life’ \*\* is made of all the little things that make you happy. For someone it might be exotic airplanes, porn, full moons and stupid jokes. For someone else it might be photographs of dilapidated barns, a tender caress, teriyaki salmon, and an airplane ticket to the South of India. These are the unique little quirks that make up our lives and bring us pleasure. So maybe it’s worth thinking about what things bring you joy. I find that writing lists sometimes helps. The thing is though, while we are all turned on by unique and quirky things, we are still part of the greater experience of life that we all share. We are all experiencing life on this planet at this time in history. We are sharing the experience of \*\* Life \*\* even if we feel far away from each other at times. So maybe part of having ‘A Life’ is realizing and taking responsibility for the fact that we are a part of a greater picture and have a role to play in the world at large. I guess it’s the paradox of experiencing our individual importance and our global insignificance simultaneously. \*\* Davebear \*\* I think your honesty, your inquiring mind and your sense of humor indicate that whatever shape your life is in right now, you are definitely headed in the right direction! Good Luck, Scantilly ---
**Author:** ![auntie\_em](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5e9695/32.png) [@auntie\_em](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/auntie_em)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/49 "2003-03-24T20:55:59Z")
Well, let’s see . . . my friend Mary’s definition of “Living” (which in turn implies that the sum of the following activities constitutes “A Life”) involves screwing a married guy (and his wife), dancing late into the night with a collection of wild and eclectic women, stirring up romantic intrigue, and discussing literature over cocktails. I say if it’s that much work, I don’t want a life. But, I also say that having A Life is probably a lot like having money, power, intellect, style, beauty and/or popularity: if you have to keep telling people you have it, you probably don’t. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![auntie\_em](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5e9695/32.png) [@auntie\_em](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/auntie_em)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/50 "2003-03-24T21:25:56Z")
Upon preview, I must say: Brava, **Scantilly!** Well said. ---
**Author:** ![StarvingButStrong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/starvingbutstrong/32/335_2.png) [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/51 "2003-03-24T22:48:13Z")
**Scantilly** is very close. I would put it this way: to “have a life” you need to be actively working towards one or more goals. Definitions: “A Goal” is anything you a) deeply and sincerely hunger to do, to obtain, or to become and b) which you honestly believe is humanly possible for you to do/obtain/become. “Actively working towards” means that you regularly (I’d say at least once a week) engage in some activity moves you at least a hair closer to attaining the goal. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/52 "2003-03-24T23:35:14Z")
Hi, **Scantilly**! Welcome to the SDMB. 🙂 Great username! Such wealth of puns in one word. [sing]Scantilly lace, and a purty face…\*\* So…what _are_ you wearing? > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Scantilly \* > \*\*I think the criteria necessary for having \*\* ‘A Life’ \*\*are radically personal. However, I do suspect that a deeply developed sense of humor, coupled with personal integrity and the ability to laugh mercilessly at our complicated little selves are keys to success in the \*\* Life \*\* department. \*\* Radicals! I _knew_ it! It’s them damn subversives, again! And, they’re laughing at us?!? Well, by gum, we’ll just see about that! > [@](#): > > \*\* I agree that happiness is high on the list. But oh how to grasp that illusive little blue bird without absentmindedly squishing the life out of her? \*\* But, George, I didn’t _mean_ to hurt her. I just wanted to hold her, and pet her, and love her. You know I would never hurt anything. It’s just these paws. It’s hard to hold a bird when you don’t have thumbs. > [@](#): > > \*\* I think \*\* yosemitebabe \*\* is very close. Did you hear the unbridled excitement and passion in her virtual voice? The thrill of fascination and pleasure she is experiencing with her new \*\* ‘awesome Epson Perfection 3200’ \*\*. That’s it! The sound of someone who has ‘A Life’! The sound of someone overjoyed by a new toy. And notice how infectious her excitement is. I want to race out and buy one too! > > \*\* Davebear \*\* I think the challenge is for us all to find our own Epson Perfection!\*\* I found mine. Amazon has them on sale. And, why do I think **Yosemitebabe** might know just a _little_ bit more about _bridles_ than the average person. Not saying there’s anything wrong with it, mind you. > [@](#): > > \*\* For me the feeling that I am continuing to learn new things and be challenged by my work and relationships are very important. Appreciation of the little things is a big plus too. Noticing a spider spin a web, watching children play, eating great food, making wild passionate love till I ache with the intensity of it, reading an interesting book, talking to a friend on the phone, working on a difficult project and feeling as if I have accomplished something worthwhile, watching the world with interest as it unfolds in all it’s devastating and beautiful glory. > > \*\* ‘A Life’ \*\* is made of all the little things that make you happy. For someone it might be exotic airplanes, porn, full moons and stupid jokes. For someone else it might be photographs of dilapidated barns, a tender caress, teriyaki salmon, and an airplane ticket to the South of India. These are the unique little quirks that make up our lives and bring us pleasure. So maybe it’s worth thinking about what things bring you joy. I find that writing lists sometimes helps.\*\* _ahem_ Umm…is it hot in here? Anyone else feeling a little overheated? > [@](#): > > **The thing is though, while we are all turned on…** Well, I can’t speak for everyone, but _some_ of us are. Possibly even in love. Sorry. Did I say that out loud? Sorry. Didn’t mean to interrupt. Carry on. But, _IS_ it hot, in here? Sorry. Go ahead. I’m listening. Whew! > [@](#): > > **…by unique and quirky things, we are still part of the greater experience of life that we all share. We are all experiencing life on this planet at this time in history. We are sharing the experience of \*\* Life \*\* even if we feel far away from each other at times. So maybe part of having ‘A Life’ is realizing and taking responsibility for the fact that we are a part of a greater picture and have a role to play in the world at large. I guess it’s the paradox of experiencing our individual importance and our global insignificance simultaneously.** See, now…that could be a problem. 'Cause…I only have a single dox. I don’t usually like to admit it, but…well…you seem so understanding. > [@](#): > > \*\*\*\* Davebear \*\* I think your honesty, your inquiring mind and your sense of humor indicate that whatever shape your life is in right now, you are definitely headed in the right direction! \*\* I feel like I’ve just been petted and, against all odds, I liked it. If I rolled over, would you scratch my tummy? ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/53 "2003-03-25T01:07:26Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by auntie em \* > **Well, let’s see . . . my friend Mary’s definition of “Living” (which in turn implies that the sum of the following activities constitutes “A Life”) involves screwing a married guy (and his wife), dancing late into the night with a collection of wild and eclectic women, stirring up romantic intrigue, and discussing literature over cocktails.** Excellent! Another checklist! And, I didn’t think you guys were paying attention. 🙂 Let’s see…_screwing a married guy_ Nope. That’s right out. _and his wife_ Welllll…I wouldn’t want to have a _totally_ closed mind. What does she look like? _dancing late into the night with a collection of wild and eclectic women_ I could do that. That might even be fun. They’d dance with _me_, right. We’re not talking one of those Impenetrable-Wall-O-Women deals, are we? _stirring up romantic intrigue_ No problem. Especially if I decide to screw that guy’s wife. _discussing literature over cocktails_ That works. As long as it’s not that mushy, female, Oprah kind of literature. Like that “Streetlamps of Madison County” trash, or whatever it was. > [@](#): > > **I say if it’s that much work, I don’t want a life.** Ooh! Ooh! Can I have yours? I’ll trade you my brownie for it! > [@](#): > > \*\* But, I also say that having A Life is probably a lot like having money, power, intellect, style, beauty and/or popularity: if you have to keep telling people you have it, you probably don’t. 😉 \*\* Or, a big dick? ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/54 "2003-03-25T01:13:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by auntie em \* > \*\*Upon preview, I must say: > > Brava, **Scantilly!** Well said. \*\* It _was_ good, wasn’t it? I think I’m definitely in love. Or, at least, lust. It’s too bad I didn’t make better use of the preview when I replied to her. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![green\_dragon\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/13edae/32.png) [@green\_dragon\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/green_dragon_1)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/55 "2003-03-25T02:00:43Z")
This has been a highly enjoyable thread. Thank you people you’ve made me smile 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/56 "2003-03-25T02:04:23Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by StarvingButStrong \* > \*\ ***Scantilly** is very close. I would put it this way: to “have a life” you need to be actively working towards one or more goals. > > Definitions: > > “A Goal” is anything you > > a) deeply and sincerely hunger to do, to obtain, or to become > > and > > b) which you honestly believe is humanly possible for you to do/obtain/become… \*\* I have a goal. I’m trying to determine if I have A Life. Oh, wait…there’s all that deep sincerity stuff. Okay, I guess I don’t have one of those. Where’s that shopping list? Okay…scanner, cool certificate, ice cream, sincere goal. Anyone know where to buy one of those? I’m not sure I’ve _ever_ had _ **that** _ kind of goal. Well, except one time for a month, or two. I think I would _like_ to have a goal. Does that count? No, I suppose not. I know people have goals, like that. At least, some people claim to. And, I have no reason to doubt them. I wouldn’t want to be as driven as some people seem to be. But, it _would_ be nice to lose this “Okay. Here I am. Now, what?” feeling. I used to want my own cave (Dave **bear** , remember?). But, I’ve done that a couple of times, and it isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. I’d still like to own, again, if only for the tax benefits, but that isn’t a realistic goal. Even though I’m currently making more than twice the salary I was making when I bought my last house, it isn’t enough. Housing prices in the Boston area have shot through the roof (sorry), in the last ten years. While my salary has doubled, prices have tripled. I could move somewhere else, I guess, but then my salary would drop because the cost of living is less. I’ve thought about getting a master’s license/certificate and a sailboat, and going into the day sailing or cruise business, down in Key West. But, there’s already more people doing that than the market can really support. I’ve thought about getting a pilot’s license, and becoming a back-country fishing guide. Again, too many in the market, already. And, much as I think I would like doing those things, I don’t have a burning desire to do any of them. And, they’re the things at the _top_ of my list. As for the things being humanly possible, well…still a bear, here. But, at least I’m used to accomplishing the bearly possible. _You_ try programming without using your stupid opposable thumbs, monkey boy. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Scantilly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@Scantilly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scantilly)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/57 "2003-03-25T22:43:58Z")
> [@](#): > > 'Cause…I only have a single dox. So what exactly is a dox? And Love. I forgot about LOVE. The very most absolutely important thing of all about having **A LIFE** is being in love. With somebody. With something. With an idea. With a small animal. With the possibility of wish coming true. With the way your lover takes a shower. **YES**. How could I have possibly forgotten? By the way **Davebear** I lived with a Bear for two years so I know quite a lot about them. ENJOY! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Eternal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ecb155/32.png) [@Eternal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eternal)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/58 "2003-03-25T23:17:03Z")
**Well,** Everytime **I** have heard the phrase “Get a life” it comes from people who seem to think of nothing else than drinking til they puke, copulating pointlessly, and then talking about drinking and copulating, periodically interspersed with patter about the latest baketball match. I have therefore decided not to have a life. I must say, death is surprisingly fulfilling. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2003, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/59 "2003-03-26T02:48:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Scantilly \* > **So what exactly is a dox?** Silly girl. Everyone knows what dox are. That’s where you find boats. > [@](#): > > **And Love. I forgot about LOVE. The very most absolutely important thing of all about having A LIFE is being in love. With somebody. With something. With an idea. With a small animal. With the possibility of wish coming true. With the way your lover takes a shower. YES. How could I have possibly forgotten?** Okay. I _thought_ I was depressed, before. Thank you for showing me how wrong I was. I still love your writing, though. > [@](#): > > **By the way Davebear I lived with a Bear for two years so I know quite a lot about them.** Yes, I see that. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2003, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497/60 "2003-03-26T02:51:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Eternal \* > **Well, Everytime I have heard the phrase “Get a life” it comes from people who seem to think of nothing else than drinking til they puke, copulating pointlessly, and then talking about drinking and copulating, periodically interspersed with patter about the latest baketball match.** You’ve got a point, there. I’d have to say my experience is pretty similar. Although, the folks spouting “I’ve got A Life, y’know”, don’t seem to fall into the same class. > [@](#): > > \*\*I have therefore decided not to have a life. I must say, death is surprisingly fulfilling. \*\* Well, really. What possible difference could it make to you? You’re **Eternal**. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitutes-a-life/163497.md?page=4)