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A Match of Wits, or is it?


ASK YOUR GIRLFRIEND THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID-19 GLOBALLY AND LISTEN TO WHAT YOU ARE DATING.
It’s a normal not so normal Sunday afternoon in quarantine and I’m scrolling through status updates of my friends and family when I come across the most amusing meme I have read so far; it says, ‘Ask your girlfriend the economic impact of Covid-19 and listen to what you are dating.’ Seldom; very seldom, does one find such a high level of skillfully applied satire and social criticism on social media these days however intended or unintended it may be.
It is important to note that not everything is as it seems. Though the statement; I assume, was initially intended to mock the intelligence of the girlfriends in question, its authors have subconsciously questioned quite deeply the intention of human relationships in the world that we live in today. By simple logical deduction, this statement seems to imply that intelligence surpasses beauty in the world of love and courtship today. Does it really?
It is only human nature to be drawn towards what appeals to us visually more than that which doesn’t before we have understood what lies beneath the surface. I strongly believe that appearance is an illusion man has always and will always fall for and this cuts across all aspects of life. A man in want of a wife does not ask for her academic qualifications and IQ test scores at first sight but is rather inclined towards her outward appearance and how close it is to his definition of beauty. That explains why majority of the women today would much rather invest millions of shillings within their entire life span on cosmetics than books, research, online classes, world tours and self love amidst other activities that would better their disposition.
This is why I find it rather hypocritical when ‘boyfriends’ begin to ridicule their ‘girlfriends’’ intelligence and lack of knowledge of world affairs. One can only have what he demands so maybe next time when in search of a suitor don’t let beauty precede intelligence on your shopping list.
            To the girlfriends that know and those that don’t know the economic impact of Covid-19 in the world, do not be fazed by the ever changing standards and requests of your suitors. 
                          A lioness has never been compatible with a chameleon.



Comments

  1. UnknownApril 6, 2020 at 11:52 PM

    Ka wisdom 🙃

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  2. UnknownApril 7, 2020 at 12:03 AM

    Kabera this is really good. Your intricate yet simple writing provokes thought important issues.

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  3. Okene Ivan MuhooziApril 19, 2020 at 2:18 AM

    Intelligence and beauty, these two have always crossed paths at some point. I however like your take on the notion that “girlfriends” are no well acquainted with current affairs. Perception is key though, otherwise, tis a good read. Keep at it!

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