Lisa Fitz - Avanti Dilettanti

A satirical reckoning with the "fools" of everyday life: from hotlines to politics. The text humorously illustrates how annoying individuals cause stress – and reminds us that there is also a dilettante within us. AVANTI DILETTANTI! "There has to be a fool, but there are always more!" (Gustl Bayrhammer in "Meister Eder & sein Pumuckl") They are everywhere: the fools who drive you to despair and quiet rage. There are the clueless ones on hotlines, the chatty ones in doctor's offices, the thick-headed bureaucrats, and last but not least, politicians who spew so much absurd nonsense (and do) that you have to stop shaking your head to avoid damaging your brain. Unqualified information, mental immaturity, grumpy individuals, mindless time-wasters, ignoramuses, arrogant people, smug know-it-alls… "The main reason for stress is daily interaction with idiots," said Albert Einstein. And stress has indeed become a widespread ailment these days… Yet it could really be different, right?! Certainly. But for that to happen, one would need to open their eyes. Their own and those of others. And when the foolish dilettante within oneself stares back from the mirror, the time comes for true greatness with the realization: "I know that I know nothing." But one thing is certain: AVANTI DILETTANTI!