Hindsight is like that one friend who never warns you before you make a mistake but is always ready with an “I told you so” afterward. It’s the uninvited guest who shows up at the party, pointing out all the embarrassing things you did – like how you thought that questionable haircut was a good idea or how investing in that “revolutionary” Ab Cruncher was totally going to change your life.
Hindsight is like that smug detective in a mystery novel who shows up in the end, piecing together all the clues you definitely should have noticed but didn’t – because you were too busy making bad decisions in real-time. It is the life equivalent of watching a horror movie where the audience is screaming, “Don’t open that door!” except in this case, you are the one opening that door, and hindsight is the narrator chuckling, “Oh, you sweet child.”
It’s that annoying brain function that waits until you’ve sent the text, eaten the extra slice of cake, or committed to cutting your bangs before gently tapping you on the shoulder and saying, “You know, this was a terrible idea, right?” Oh really, hindsight? WHERE WERE YOU FIVE MINUTES AGO?
And why does hindsight always arrive with such crystal-clear clarity? When you are making a decision, your brain is like, “Hmm, it could go either way. Let’s just wing it!” But the moment it’s too late, hindsight barges in with a PowerPoint presentation, detailed graphs, and a laser pointer, breaking down exactly where you went wrong.
Then there is the worst kind of hindsight – the one that reminds you of all the missed opportunities. The job offer you declined because it didn’t “feel right”? Turns out it was the stepping stone to success. That stock you didn’t buy because you thought it was a scam? Congratulations, you just passed on early retirement. The crush you ignored because “they were just being nice?” Yeah, it turns out they were actually into you, and now they are happily married to someone else.
It is almost as if hindsight is sitting on a high throne, watching us stumble through life, only to lean in at the perfect moment and whisper, “You thought that was a good idea, did you?” And let’s be honest, if hindsight were a person, we would probably block them.
Because the truth is, we almost always realize things after they happen – rarely before. That brilliant comeback? It pops into your head three days after the argument. The red flags in a relationship? Oh, now they look like a whole circus, but back then, they were just cute quirks. And let’s not even talk about fashion choices from the past – why did we think velour tracksuits and butterfly clips were peak sophistication?
Hindsight is a know-it-all that never actually helps when it matters. But hey, at least it gives us great stories to tell—usually prefaced with, “So, you won’t believe what a fool I was…”
I am participating in the #BlogchatterA2Z, and this is my post for the theme, ‘Of Epiphanies & Eyerolls‘.
As usual, you have me in splits with your sense of humour. Yes, hindsight can be frustrating. I love your analogies… the smug detective, the uninvited guest etc. Kudos on a brilliant post!
This is like a reality check
butterfly clips were peak sophistication?
I still use those… don’t dismiss them Lol!
I completely agree that hindsight makes us realize things a little late. Still, I feel good about it. At least it prevents us from making wrong decisions in the future. A few people make the same mistakes, choose similar partners who are not suitable for them, and choose the same gossiping friends over and over again after being rejected, and ignored by them – Such persons are a mystery to me.
If we learn and move on, hind sights are useful.
This is such a hilarious take on Hindsight. Or rather, Hindsight’s Vulgar Display of Power. :p
Cheers,
CRD
“It is almost as if hindsight is sitting on a high throne, watching us stumble through life, only to lean in at the perfect moment”, this was quite powerful in the guise of humour. I never thought about hindsight this way before. Thanks for this, M!
Absolutely Hindsight is that companion that exists for our benefits but arrives just like police in Bollywood movies (always late)! Loved the post like always!