Eccentricities of the human psyche

Current mood: In the mood for food
Current music: My stomach is singing the 'Where's My Sandwich?' song

The infinitely-resourceful-and-sagacious Terry Pratchett, author of the renowned Discworld series and keen observer of humanity, once pointed out an inherent defect of human nature:

"...Of course someone would be that stupid. Some humans would do anything to see if it was possible to do it. If you put a large switch in some cave somewhere, with a sign on it saying 'End-of-the-World Switch. PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH', the paint wouldn't even have time to dry."

~ From the Discworld novel, 'Thief of Time' ~

In other words - if something can't or shouldn't be done, someone would try to do it anyway.

Also, if you put up a sign saying 'Please do not [insert forbidden deed here]', the deed would be done before you can say 'Jack Robinson'. Check out this sign:


Many thanks to fellow blogger AKR for the link to that picture!

Hmm, I wonder what would happen if I put up a sign saying, 'Please do not tidy my room'? Or even, 'Please do not give me money (cash preferred)'?

It probably won't work, yet one can but try...