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<p>Maya Angelou correctly states that complaining is indeed pointless. When one complains, he/she is is filled with futility, and the situation will undoubtedly get worse as you acquire a bad attitude. Instead one should persevere through times of trouble and refrain from complaining in order to achieve the goal. Several examples from 21st century literature, contemporary culture, and modern film demonstrate that complaining is unwise.</p>
<p>In the controversial memoir, “Battle Hymns of a Tiger Mother,” Amy Chua, the author of the book, demonstrates though her own story and parenting that those who complain only fail. Growing up, Amy Chua was forced to endure racism in the her schooling career. She would often be marked down a grade for no inexplicable reason. When she confronted her parents, they reminded her of an ancient Chinese proverb, “complaining does nothing as you can’t change others, only yourself.” Heeding their advice, Amy stuck to diligently studying and would later produce work of such high caliber that would be incapable of not getting an “A”; Chua later went to Yale University and now teachers there. Therefore, Chua’s memoir demonstrates that changing oneself is indeed better than complaining.</p>
<p>Likewise, the widespread reaction to changes in a website’s functionality, specifically in Facebook, demonstrates that it was impossible to get better. Cera trudethat complaining will only yield bad results. In 2010, Facebook decided to radically change its layout and functionality, enraging the community to petition for charges. Irate users would complain to Facebook with one person even throwing a brick through the window of Facebook. As later stated, Facebook was contemplating on giving users a choice on the layout of the site, an action which would cost an extra 100 million dollars, but refrained from doing so because the ungrateful and churlish users complained. Thus, as shown through Facebook’s decision against complaining dissenters complaining will only result in unwanted measures.</p>
<p>Similarly, in the movie “Superbad” starring Jonah Hill and Michael Cera, the action of both of the protagonists would demonstrate that complaining is indeed the worst possible choice. In the movie Hill and Cera look for beer to bring to a party; the problem is that they are underage. Hill attempts to rob a bystander, pull a fire-alarm, and even sneak into a stranger’s house, but, alas, he failed. At that point, Hill gave up and started complaining. Cera trudged on throughout the night when while Hill continued to complain while following Cera. Cera ultimately finds beer while Hill is left empty-handed as he then starting complaining about his luck. Furthermore, Hill and Cera show that those who don’t complain will ultimately be rewarded.</p>
<p>After careful examination of Amy Chua, the reaction to Facebooks changes, and “Superbad”, one can indeed conclude that changng yourself of the situation is the best option. One should remember that while changing yourself or the situation might be tough, complaining will only produce futile results and characterize oneself as hotheaded and cross.</p>
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