Years and years ago, some guy decided that it would be a good idea to work for five days and then have two days off to relax. Those days would be called "the weekend". Today, we accept that our week, for most, consists of this previously agreed upon 5:2 ratio. But, who exactly, do we have to "thank" (read: blame) for this poorly thought out decision. Why five days of work to a mere two days of rest? Who was involved in the vote that would determine that for the rest of eternity 71% of the days of the week would be set aside for work while a measly 29% of our days would allow for rest, fun and socialization? This seems completely backwards to me. Much like many of today's standards, they are left unchallenged and therefore unchanged. But I refuse to believe that this seemingly arbitrary decision of a five day work week was stumbled upon by intelligent minds with the best interest of the general population in mind. I don't know if we'll ever know who created this standard or the details to which the decision was made. But one thing is for certain. If Bill and Ted ever decide to have another "Excellent Adventure" and/or "Bogus Journey" and I am invited, I will do my research, find this man who's brilliant idea it was to work five days each week, and I will kick this man directly in his weiner before declaring a 2:5 work:rest ratio. And while we're on the subject of the work week, what's the deal with the work day? Seriously? Eight hours?!
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