We Are All Creeps

The inspiration to create this blog came from a variety of places, but the biggest contributor was Radiohead's song, "Creep."  I have included the lyrics here (they carry a powerful message), along with the link to a cover of this song by a homeless man who calls himself Mustard.  The song discusses how the average and normal people of society are often underappreciated by the privileged.

Lyrics to Radiohead's "Creep":

When you were here before,
Couldn't look you in the eye
You're just like an angel,
Your skin makes me cry

You float like a feather
In a beautiful world
I wish I was special
You're so fuckin' special

But I'm a creep,
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here

I don't care if it hurts,
I wanna have control
I want a perfect body
I want a perfect soul

I want you to notice
when I'm not around
You're so fuckin' special
I wish I was special

But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here, ohhhh, ohhhh

She's running out again
She's running out
She run run run run...
run... run...

Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so fuckin' special
I wish I was special

But I'm a creep,
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here

I don't belong here...

Link to Mustard:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXlzci1rKNM

Definition of Khakified

Since it might be unclear as to exactly what “Khakified” is, I will define it here.  “Khakified” is a term coined for the pressure of society against the nonconformist.  Society, in general, wants everyone to be the same.  It is easier to manage and easier to control.  In the words of Dr. David Foster, society wants you to be, “beige.”  That feeling of invisibility is what I call being, “Khakified.”  Feeling invisible can make a person lose self-confidence.  “I’m just not that important.”  “I don’t matter.”  The truth is, anyone feeling this way is just like you or me.  The only difference is that they do not have a house, a job, a spouse, arms or legs, etc.  Give that a thought.

Alex Lundy

Welcome!

Welcome to Khakified! 

The goal of this blog is to give a glimpse of the voice-less and to create an uncomfortable environment for the privileged.  In this blog, I will interview the real, but oftentimes overlooked or outcast people of society.  The blog attempts to create an awareness of the conditions of these people, as well as to promote love and respect towards our brothers and sisters.  I mean no offense to the people who make the “Society” column of the newspaper; however, if you are one of those people, you may be offended.  Check back often, my next post will be up soon.

Alex Lundy