Blog #4

Emerson said imitation is suicide, meaning that by imitating others we lose our sense of individuality. I think this saying is broad to the extent that everyone can be considered an imitator. From the clothes we wear, to the things we say, to even some of the things we think of can all be considered imitation. There are so many people in this world that surely theres someone out there you havent met that has thought the same idea or even has the same opinion as you,  now is that considered some form of accidental imitation? Though people may share these same ideas, opinions, likes, or even dislikes, there aren't, at least I dont think, any two people that are entirely the same. Emerson chooses to believe that imitation is suicide, I actually think its not as bad as he makes it out to be; in fact, I think its wonderful that when we take all the little things we've "imitated" from what we've seen, heard, and experienced and we piece them all together, you get a completely unique person..you get you! Rather than concerning ourselves with where we got this style or taste from we should just let certain things be because in the end we r who we r  right?!!!hahahah