If things were up to me, there would be a special tax on applying certain adjectives to yourself. These words include quirky, creative, awesome, cool, charming, mysterious, deep and complicated. Irony would be deductible, but only up to a certain point.
I’m thinking 10 percent of the respect you are currently held in by strangers, friends, coworkers and family for every word on the list would be a reasonable starting rate. Not sure if progressive taxation (tax those already held in high esteem more) or a flat rate is the best way to go.
I’m thinking 10 percent of the respect you are currently held in by strangers, friends, coworkers and family for every word on the list would be a reasonable starting rate. Not sure if progressive taxation (tax those already held in high esteem more) or a flat rate is the best way to go.


