Blind People Make Others Feel Guilty When They Don't Wear Sunglasses or an Eye Patch

Blindness is a handicap no one should wish upon another person. It makes one’s everyday routines incredibly difficult and awkward. But what makes it even worse is when a blind person refuses to try to mask his handicap. By refusing to cover his empty, soulless eyes, the blindman is shoving his handicap in the more functional face of his neighbor.

One may argue that to avoid eye contact at all times would impose a large personal burden on the blind person and make social interaction awkward. I ask that person: is it not awkward enough already? Anyone who has watched an episode of American Idol this season or even had a simple conversation with someone afflicted with a “wandering eye” knows it’s incredibly difficult to determine where to look. It’s not like the blind guy can look back at you, at least not literally. Have you ever tried to high-five a blind guy? Give him the thumbs up? The middle finger? They just don’t get it. Covering up this infirmity would no doubt make others more willing to interact with a blind person, who would ultimately receive a benefit from being somewhat incorporated into normal society.

I refer you to pictures included herein. At the left is a picture we might characterize as a weird looking guy with dead eyes; at the right, a picture of a really cool dude who is probably a badass musician. Here’s the catch: The pictures are of the same person! I just added some cool shades to a stock photo of blind Idol contestant Scott MacIntyre. The result was overwhelming.

By donning sunglasses or an eye patch, the blind man does society a service by excusing others from having to look at his deformity. So stop being selfish, blindies, and start wearing blinders. (But make sure you have someone whose eyes function pick out a pair to make sure they look good on you. You know, because you can’t see.)