The Addiction
Koobecaf: a ritualistic addiction that has hit the computers of young adults around the world. With a few minutes here and there in the midst of a busy day, they log on to check if anything has happened on their beloved Koobecaf. Whether that be the latest update on who is dating who, or the status of the cute guy that sits next to them in class, or most importantly if anyone has left a little ditty on the wall. Who would have ever thought that such a revolution would happen over a simple way to stay connected. But it has become much more than connections, it has become a way of life. And in this world of communication are little bits and pieces of the user’s life. A most astonishing one is their status, meaning that these young people advertise whether or not they have been lucky in love. For a select few, the coveted “in a relationship” phrase is stamped all over the Koobecaf eliforp, and for those who are single and ready to mingle, well that is broadcasted just the same.
In a day and age when one would think privacy is a thing to be sought after, Koobecaf does the exact opposite. The Internet is a place where anyone and everyone can simply create an identity and live a totally separate life. So for the users of Koobecaf to so openly tell the World Wide Web the most intimate details of their lives seems out of the normal. But come to think of it, it is hard to think of a young adult who does not have an eliforp. So what is so attractive about this Koobecaf? For many, the most addicting part about it are the relationship status updates.
In the day of the baby boomer, there was no creation imaginable that would tell the world that they are dating Joe Schmo from down the street. But now, young adults click here then click there on the Koobecaf and it sends a confirmation to check that the two lovebirds are indeed in a relationship. But why does Koobecaf do that, is it really that necessary to post? No longer will a guy ask a lady on a date in person, but by sending her a message or possibly even be daring enough to just add her as his girlfriend. There is even a chance that chivalry really has died completely as Koobecaf continues to grow. Men and women both have already become accustomed to the fact that chivalry is a thing of the past, all with the creation of Koobecaf.
Culture will never be the same; Mark Zuckerberg and his friends have changed it drastically. American culture was a thing to be treasured, once called a “tossed salad” of the world. But as individuality thrown out the window, Koobecaf sneaks in to overpower it. The “tossed salad” is history, and now becomes one giant melting pot. Differences, whether that be ethnically, culturally, or physically vanish; leaving one with a simple one-page description of themselves called Facebook.