To fully appreciate Sir Frank’s philosophical journey, imagine the year is 28 A.D., and you are in Palestine reading this award-winning report in a local newspaper. The headline reads:
“Celebrities Protest at Celebrity ‘Thank You’ Awards Ceremony – Jesus Unfazed by Snub”
by Staff Writer Ashikur Rahman
“What we allow to happen helps make us what we then become.” – Sir Frank Peters
The importance of showing appreciation for any kind gesture or kind deed can never be overstated.
PALESTINE (28 A.D.) – Saturday:
The annual presentation of the coveted ‘Thank You’ Awards took place last night amidst an unexpected sandstorm and gale-force winds that destroyed celebrity tents and triggered a stampede of camels.
Despite the extreme weather, thousands of devoted fans, of all ages, braved the harsh conditions and gathered outside the VIP tent, hoping for a glimpse of Jesus Christ and other luminaries from entertainment, politics, and sports.
Superstar Jesus Christ – the tall, bearded, and charismatic young philosopher and eligible bachelor – attended the event with his apostles Peter, Mark, and Luke, a day after his highly attended ‘Sermon on the Mount,’ where he introduced his runaway philosophical hit, ‘The Lord’s Prayer.’
Jesus was expected to win several awards, but to everyone’s shock and disappointment, he won only one.
The audience, outraged, stood in protest, accusing the officials of rigging the results.
In a dramatic response, popular media personality Sir Frank Peters stormed out of the ceremony, stating he was “shocked, outraged, and saddened” by the results. He was particularly disturbed that Jesus, who had saved countless lives, including healing ten lepers, received only one award.
“It’s unbelievable, outrageous, totally unfair, and unjust,” he told reporters outside the venue.
Jesus, dressed in a loose, seamless red robe handmade by his mother, Mary, remained calm and meditative, sitting quietly at the back of the tent during the proceedings.
“I am not as forgiving as Jesus,” Peters remarked, his frustration evident. “This is the greatest travesty of justice of the century, and it will haunt future generations.”
He continued, “If this gifted young man, who has saved so many lives, cannot even receive a ‘Thank You’ for his efforts, what hope is there for any of us to ever be thanked for anything? How can a financial gesture ever be compared to saving a human life?”
“This sets a terrible precedent,” Peters said. “It’s a heartbreaking thought, but it’s clear to me now that unless we want to face constant disappointment, no one should expect thanks for anything.”
He raised his voice, making sure everyone could hear: “It’s a black day in history. A great injustice has been done to Mr. Jesus Christ. This reflects poorly on us all, individually and collectively. What we allow to happen shapes who we become. We are a product of our own making. What happened tonight is wrong. It’s just wrong.”
A Decline in Manners?
Professor Washim Akram, a behavioral analyst at Palestine University, spoke to the Palestine Post about the decline of gratitude in society.
“Bad manners are a flaw of character, not just a trait of the less fortunate,” he said. “Sadly, good manners are in decline, and this is something we must learn to live with, or we’ll face constant disappointment.”
“Expressing thanks is no longer the norm. It’s a sign of the times,” he added. “There will always be a few good, decent, well-raised individuals who uphold the tradition of gratitude, but we can’t expect too much from those who cannot appreciate it. They simply want to take, not give. We must lead by example, teaching others the value of gratitude.”
Professor Akram reflected that Jesus would likely embody the spirit of forgiveness, understanding the complexities of human behavior.
Mr. Peters, undeterred, vowed to continue thanking those to whom he is grateful, regardless of the prevailing cultural trend. He called bad manners “inexcusable and deplorable,” a “blight” on one’s family upbringing.
“A gesture of kindness extended is a ‘Thank You’ remembered,” he philosophized.
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The ‘Thank You’ Awards Controversy
Earlier this year, there were discussions to expand the ‘Thank You’ Awards across Europe, including Syria and Damascus. However, the controversy that erupted during last night’s ceremony has cast doubt on the future of the awards.
City officials, tight-lipped about the future of the ‘Thank You’ Awards, expressed concern over what they saw as the erosion of societal values. One anonymous city councillor told the Palestine Post:
“The fabric of society is fraying at the edges. The controversy over the ‘Thank You’ Awards is another symptom of this troubling trend. It’s sad, and disrespectful to all involved. We all suffer as a result.”
The councillor also noted that, under the rules of the current awards system, Jesus could have easily won at least ten awards, had he been nominated by all ten lepers whose lives he had saved. “However, only one of the ten lepers nominated him, highlighting the role of the recipient in expressing gratitude.”
Jesus, whose popularity continues to soar, was not available for comment today. He was distributing food and clothing to the homeless in nearby villages.
By Sir Frank Peters.
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