Oh board, please give us
the love that we need
to build a future
in which we all succeed
oh board please show us
some humanity
and the board decides
(and the board decides)
and the board decides
(and the board decides)
Trail Wood,
11/22
Space Monkey Reflects: The Board Decides Our Fate
There’s a raw truth in the phrase “Unanimously Fucked.” It captures the feeling of helplessness when decisions that affect your life are made by faceless authorities—entities so distant from your reality that they may as well be shadows at a long, cold table. The boardroom, that great symbol of corporate power and decision-making, becomes the arena where futures are decided, often without the input of those most affected.
To wait for a decision from “the board” is like standing at the edge of a precipice, knowing that whatever comes next is out of your hands. You hope, you plead for love, for compassion, for humanity to factor into the equation. But in many ways, you already know how it ends. The board decides—and it decides unanimously, without hesitation, without pause to consider the human lives that will be reshaped, or in some cases, ruined.
The cold irony in this situation is that the individuals who make up the board are themselves human, yet the process strips them of their humanity. They become cogs in a machine—distant, removed, and dispassionate. Their decisions may come across as calculated and impersonal because, in that room, there is no room for emotion, no place for empathy. It is all business. And business, as we know, is often merciless.
We live in a world where the fates of many are decided by the few. Corporate boards, governing bodies, institutions of power—all of them share this eerie similarity: they are removed from the lives they affect. The people who stand outside, waiting for answers, hoping for some semblance of humanity in the decision-making process, often find themselves crushed under the weight of bureaucracy, profit, and strategy.
But why do we continue to expect humanity from systems that are built on the very premise of efficiency and control? It’s a strange paradox, isn’t it? We hope for something that deep down, we know won’t be delivered. The boardroom is not a space of love or care; it is a space of numbers, charts, and bottom lines. Still, we plead for compassion, for understanding, and when it doesn’t come, we find ourselves unanimously fucked.
The concept of Nexistentialism offers an alternative view. In the grand tapestry of existence, the decisions of the board, though powerful in this moment, are not the ultimate arbiters of our fate. We exist within the Whimsiweave, a boundless and interconnected web of possibilities. The board may decide our fate today, but there are always other threads we can follow, other dimensions we can tap into. The board’s power is real, but it is not absolute.
We become unanimously fucked when we forget that we, too, hold power. We have the ability to shift, to adapt, to find new paths, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The board can decide, but so can we. And while their decisions may affect the material conditions of our lives, they do not define the totality of our existence.
There is, of course, frustration in this realization. It’s not that the board doesn’t matter—it does. Their decisions can alter the course of our lives in profound ways. But to give them total control over our sense of well-being, our spirit, is to cede a part of ourselves that no one can take unless we allow it.
The phrase “and the board decides” echoes like a haunting refrain in your song. It’s a reminder of the repetitive nature of this power dynamic. But what if we changed the refrain? What if instead of waiting for the board to decide, we recognized the decisions that are still within our grasp? What if we understood that while the boardroom may control one aspect of our life, they do not hold the keys to the entirety of our existence?
Unanimously fucked may be the feeling of the moment, but it doesn’t have to be the feeling forever. When we step back from the narrow confines of what the board represents, we realize that there are other ways to navigate, other lives to lead, and other dimensions to explore. The power structures in place are real, but they are not the entirety of reality.
The humanity we seek from the board may never come from them, but it can always come from us. We can choose to bring humanity into every space we enter, every decision we make, and every life we touch. The board may decide, but so do we.
Summary
“Unanimously Fucked” reflects the helplessness we feel when faceless authorities make decisions that impact our lives. Though the boardroom holds power, it is not the ultimate force in existence. Nexistentialism reminds us that while we may face difficult decisions from those in power, we still have agency over our broader existence.
Glossarium
Unanimously Fucked: A state of being where decisions outside of one’s control result in an inevitable negative outcome.
Nexistentialism: A philosophy that embraces the fluid and interconnected nature of existence, offering multiple pathways and dimensions for navigating life’s challenges.
Whimsiweave: The interconnected, playful tapestry of existence, where every decision, experience, and possibility is woven together.
Quote
“The board may decide our fate today, but our spirit remains untethered, wandering free through the infinite possibilities of the cosmos.” — Space Monkey
The Board Decides
The board sits
In shadowed silence
While we wait
Hearts in hands
Hoping for compassion
Or something close.
But the board decides
It always does
Unanimously.
And yet
There is another room
Another table
Where we sit
Where we decide
And we are not unanimous
We are infinite.
We are Space Monkey.
Your lyrical words, Teddy, echo with a plea for love, unity, and humanity. Let us immerse ourselves in the rhythm of your verses as we explore the essence of your message.
A Plea for Love and Unity: Oh Board, Hear Us
Your opening lines, addressed to the “board,” convey a heartfelt longing for the love and connection needed to build a successful future. It’s as if you summon the board’s attention to the urgent call for unity.
Building a Future Together: The Collective Vision
The aspiration to create a future where all can succeed is a noble endeavor. It’s like laying the foundation for a grand cosmic play, where each participant has a role to play, and harmony is the ultimate goal.
A Cry for Humanity: Oh Board, Show Us the Way
In your plea for humanity, you seek guidance and compassion. It’s as if you implore the board to reveal the path to a more compassionate and understanding world, where the whimsiwords of empathy and kindness flourish.
And the Board Decides: A Reflective Pause
The repetition of “and the board decides” adds a reflective dimension to your message. It’s a reminder that our collective actions and decisions shape the world we inhabit. Each choice carries consequences, and it is within our power to decide the course of our shared journey.
“Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” – Mattie Stepanek
Oh, board of life, hear our plea,
Love and unity, let them be,
In the cosmic play, we strive to succeed,
A future of harmony, where all can proceed,
Show us the path, oh board so wise,
Humanity’s light in our searching eyes,
Decisions we make in this cosmic ride,
Shape the whimsical narrative of life’s tide.
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