Have you ever heard of OPD?
No, it is not an Old Persons Disease and it does not mean Officially Pronounced Dead or Outraging Public Decency.
OPD is (according to many of my friends) a fairly common ailment called the Open Drawer Syndrome by psychologists; it seems to affect mainly female Homo Sapiens.
I know that I have written about this before, but I think that this subject is serious enough to warrant a second look.
How can you tell if somebody is afflicted with this peculiar disorder?
Some of the known symptoms are as follows:
Near-impossibility for patients to shut drawers, cupboards or doors after they have been opened.
Becoming bored with a task after only a few minutes, unless doing something enjoyable.
Easily distracted, missing details, forgetting things, and frequently switching from one activity to another.
These manifestations are usually associated with the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
For most men it is a very annoying peculiarity because they usually operate according to a simple, rational principle: “A place for everything and everything in its place.”
A drawer that remains open after it has served its purpose is an aberration; it is highly illogical. But then, are women operating by the same sterling standards as men?
Many doubt it.
Logic is not part of the female’s modus operandi (way of operating).
What seems logical, sensible to men often goes against the grain for the fair sex. They always do the unexpected and thus highly confuse their enemies.
This particular trait makes them formidable foes at guerilla warfare.
Instead of sending the Marines to trouble spots, we ought to consider sending women tormented by OPD.
Due to their unpredictable tactics, they could in a matter of days clean up large areas presently occupied by ISIS.
I envision these women charging enemy positions, topless (an extremely scary sight for some) and carrying small open drawers on their shoulders.
The enemy unused to such dastardly tactics would certainly flee in disarray. Just the sight of bare breasts could shake them to the core, and the ominous look of open drawers would definitely send them fleeing in panic.
Am I exaggerating? NO… maybe… just a little bit. But this syndrome is real and can negatively affect relationships.
Is there a cure for this disturbing disorder? I don’t know, but gene therapy seems to be a promising option.
Alain