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I very much see it as Crossfit. The WoDs[1] cost $0 and the equipment cost is relatively trivial - you can get this stuff almost anywhere and do it on your own
by tenpies 8y ago
I very much see it as Crossfit. The WoDs[1] cost $0 and the equipment cost is relatively trivial - you can get this stuff almost anywhere and do it on your own. However, membership at a Crossfit box[2] commands a huge premium due in large part to the social aspect.
At Crossfit or fitness events, you also hear athletes[3] introduce themselves as X from Y Box. I can't help but be reminded of when I hear religious people introducing themselves as X from Y Parish/Mosque/Synagogue. It can become a central part of your identity and one of the first labels you apply to your self.
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[1] That's Crossfit for workout of the day
[2] That's Crossfit for "gym"
[3] That's Crossfit for someone who does Crossfit
- doppp 8y agoToo many people think religion is something only found in a church. On a sidenote, I'm reminded how many ex-Googlers blog about leaving Google akin to how someone talks about leaving a religion. Very cult-like, almost.
- jjeaff 8y agoI get the idea though, that ex-googlers talk about leaving Google for the same reason Harvard grads/dropouts like to work that into their conversations.
- RhodesianHunter 8y agoAgreed. Less cult, more prestige brag.
- bayonetz 8y agoHow do you if someone went to Harvard?...don’t worry, they will tell you!
- sirkneeland 8y agoIndeed. The more interesting question would be how many Googlers internally talk of people leaving Google as though they've left a religion vs those who meet it with a ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
- idlewords 8y agoI would cut the first person who attempted to talk to me in a shared office environment.
- i_am_proteus 8y agoThis sort of behavior is considered anti-social and is generally unlawful and I would recommend that you do not do that.
- audeyisaacs 8y agoSuit yourself, but you're missing out on the best part!
- derekp7 8y agoI could understand this if you were busy working, and someone randomly approached you. But from what I understand these random conversations happen more in a break area. So are you the type of person to punch someone in the nose if they say hi to you and enquire into your general well being, while you are getting a drink at the water cooler?
- puranjay 8y agoWould you say that things like coworking spaces and exercise classes have replaced the church as the place to socialize with the community?