Hey folks, ever heard of existentialism? Yeah, it's that fancy philosophy that basically says 'Life is absurd and meaningless, but it's up to you to make it meaningful.' So, if you're like me and you’ve ever asked 'What’s the point of anything?' existentialism has got you covered.

Imagine life as this huge, chaotic improv show where no one’s given a script. That's existentialism for you. It’s like we're all on stage, just trying to figure out our lines as we go. You’re thrown into this world with no manual, and everyone’s just winging it. It’s kind of like a family dinner where everyone’s pretending to be normal, but you know deep down we're all just one bad joke away from an existential crisis.

And then there’s the concept of 'bad faith.' Not like your ex who forgot your birthday—no, bad faith in existentialism is when you lie to yourself about what’s really going on. It’s like when you keep saying you’ll start your diet tomorrow, but deep down you know you’re really just in denial about your love for pizza. Or when you tell yourself that working a job you hate is totally okay because ‘it’s just what you do.’ That’s bad faith: pretending that life has a pre-written script when really, you’re the one making it up.

Existentialism also talks about 'authenticity.' It’s like trying to be yourself in a world full of influencers who seem to have it all together. You're just out there trying to be genuine, but every day is a battle between your true self and the person you pretend to be because society expects you to be 'normal.'

And then there’s absurdism, which is like the slapstick comedy of existentialism. It says life is inherently meaningless, and we can either go mad or find joy in the absurdity. It’s like being handed a bucket of confetti and told to have the time of your life at a party where everyone else is wearing tuxedos. You just gotta laugh and dance along because, well, why not?

So, next time you're feeling lost, remember: existentialism says it’s okay to not have all the answers. Life’s absurd, you’re probably doing great, and hey, at least you’re not trying to find meaning in a reality TV show. Or are you?

Thanks for listening, folks! Remember to keep it absurd!