Lazy Dad's Guide to Everything

On my commute into the city this morning, I read an article in the New York Times Style section about the latest celebrity fashion accessory, namely the ultra-pricey M series rangefinder from Leica.

I hate love these “trend” stories, which take the kernel of something that’s “true,” and then applies it as a universal “truth.” Most of us plebeians can only dream of owning a $10,000 camera, so it’s a bit disingenuous to suggest that a handful of celebrities who own Leicas represents a “trend” of any kind. Stupid stinkin’ “news.”

I showed the article to one of my busy business lady colleagues (who happens to be a diehard Leica enthusiast), and he said, “See, lazy dad! Obvs every real photographer shoots with a Leica—except for you.” I said, First, I’m not a real photographer, I am a dilettante. Second, why would I spend that much money on a camera that I would be too scared to take outside, lest it get stolen? Third, Shaniqua says what? And my busy business lady colleague said, “What?” And I said, Exactly. 

Then my busy business lady colleague said, “But the red dot! That’s what we’re paying for!” I said, I have an entire sheet of red Avery stickers that I can put on my camera. And my busy business lady colleague said, “Sometimes you are so ghetto for a white dude.” I said,  First, not a white dude. Second, thug lyfe 4 eva. Third, Jealous, much? And he said, “Yeah. Just a little bit,” as he gently cradled his rarely used V-Lux 3 in his arms as if it was a newborn baby.