Normal: The collection of huge debts on expensive cars, credit cards, houses and products. The expectation to work unreasonable hours in order to maintain a basic standard of living. Subdued acquiescence to the indiscretions and illegalities of the state. A repression of the weirdness gland and an assumed posture of maturity. A lack of interest in anything other than the immediate and media perpetrated environment. A quiet but consistent level of hypocrisy and apathy marked by tokenistic commentaries and gestures with little to no effect. An unmerited feeling of superiority over those not on the same economic level regardless of reason. A sense of national pride without national shame. Beer. Status Quo maintaining friendships. Wife. Mortgage. Kids. Crisis. Depression. Consumption. Relief. Death.