Once Upon A Time

Once upon a time, people answered their phones without knowing who was calling. Now it's considered rude to call someone without texting them first, since calling is seen as too invasive.

Once upon a time, Americans dressed up to travel, go out to dinner and attend the symphony or theater. Now they wear bedroom slippers and pajamas anywhere and look like total slobs most of the time.

Once upon a time, people accepted themselves the way they were born without a second thought. Now they go to doctors who will cut off their healthy body parts that they think don't fit the way they feel inside.

Once upon a time, there were institutions, or hospitals, where mentally ill people could live safely in a community, getting medical care, hot meals and a bed to sleep in. Now they roam the streets of big cities alone, sleeping in parks or doorways and stabbing strangers in the neck for no reason.

Once upon a time, family physicians wore special white coats that telegraphed they  knew more than their patients. Now they wear jeans and plaid shirts and don't know  as much as A.I. 

Once upon a time, people took responsibility for their actions. Nope they just take Ozempic.

Once upon a time, Dinosaurs ruled the Earth. Now it's Man, but for how much longer?