There is an ever-growing problem with our world; unhappiness. Unhappiness has plagued
everyone at a time or two, sometimes even more. Because of this our world is suffering
enormously: shootings, hate crimes, and wars are a few results of this widespread unhappiness.
One might say there is no hope for our world, but there is. To end this unhappiness everyone
should eat Skittles, own a goldfish, and get plenty of sunshine.
One may ask, what can Skittles do? When the question should be what can not Skittles do? Not
only can Skittles make you happy, they could end world hunger. But the focus right now is on
ending unhappiness. Skittles, (by the author’s own scientific research) can and will make
anyone 79% happier. So the next time someone is stressed out at work, fighting with their spouse,
have no house, or lost their favorite shirt, don’t worry, just eat Skittles! Imagine how much
happier the world would be, if instead of getting sad or upset, everyone ate Skittles and therefore
made them happy.
In the case of goldfish, here are some reasons why goldfish can end the world’s unhappiness.
Owning a pet will lengthen your life. People who have the responsibility of the care of an animal
can have lower blood p-pressure and fewer diseases. Goldfish make excellent pets because
they are easy to care for, interesting and friendly, and won’t talk back. What more
proof does one need? Imagine if everyone could have lower blood pressure, fewer diseases, and a
friend who will keep every secret! Well, everyone can, if they buy goldfish. These
animals, when cared for correctly, and with the frequent consumption of Skittles, can make the
world happy again.
Now, the last way to make everyone happy, is by making sure the world gets plenty of sunshine.
Sunshine is vital in the life of human beings. It is recommended for everyone to get at least fifteen
minutes of sunshine a day. Since sunshine is a required bodily function, there is no excuse for
not getting any. Not only is it required, but sunshine is the best reason to be outside. One
can go swimming, on a picnic, or eat Skittles in the sunshine.
Begley introduces sources such as Ed Diener, a University of Illinois psychology professor, who has studied happiness for twenty-five years, to further the point of her claim. In the article, she accounts an interaction Diener had with Scotland's Parliament and business leaders on the value of using traditional measures to compare what policies makes the country happiest. The Scottish were all in favor of increasing policies that increased wellbeing, but not because they make people happier. "They said too much happiness might not be a good thing, they like being dour, and didn't appreciate being told they should be happier" (555). Diener later concludes that levels of happiness coincide with longer, healthier, relationships. He contrasts this conclusion with an article he cowrote with, stating “once a moderate level of happiness is achieved, further increases can sometimes be detrimental to income, career success, education, and political participation” (556). Diener believes that negative emotions make you “more analytical, more critical, and more innovative” to help direct your thinking. Diener gives much evidence and experience towards Begley’s claim of happiness not being the best for you. Another source Begley uses to back up her claim that
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MLA: Wallis, Claudia, et al. “The New Science of Happiness.” Time. 17 Jan. 2005. Academic Search Premier. Yale University Library. 11 Jan. 2006.
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