The Good Morning Rooster
The Territory Marker
Behavior Identifier
There are chatterers and chatterers. None as annoying as the GOOD MORNING Rooster marking their territory with that announcement. Their daily ritual is the digital equivalent of a morning alarm that cannot be snoozed. Their behavior indicates a need to mark their presence though sometimes it may reflect a genuine desire to be the morning cheerleader for the group, especially amongst the elderly.
Sample WhatsApp Posts
“GOOD MORNING”
“GOOD MORNING……….
“……….GOOD MORNING,
“……..GOOD MORNING……..!”
“……..GOOD MORNING emoji emoji emoji!”
“GOOD MORNING! #goodmorning #riseandshine #blessed” (Accompanied by a generic sunrise stock photo).
(Never misses a good morning when on vacation): showing he does wake up no matter what the time zone.
Nicknames
Clock-a-doodle-do
The Early Bird Tweeter
The Wake-Up Warbler
Impact on Group Dynamics
Survival Tactics
To coexist with the GOOD MORNING Rooster, one can respond with occasional warmth or simply let the message serve as a backdrop to more substantive conversations. Encouraging the Rooster to share more about their day can sometimes prompt more engaging exchanges. And perhaps, on occasion, beat them to the punch with a creative morning message of your own, setting a new tone for the day.
The Gentle Nudge
“Captain Cock-a-doodle-doo, that sunrise pic has potential. Caption it with something unique about today.”
Inner Motivations
The annoying digital alarm clock believes that being the first to post makes him special. Every sunrise turns into a race against his internal clock. He even restrains the urge to visit the loo as he scrambles to his phone. The day doesn’t fully start until he gets his notification confirming “First!” He likely fears if he doesn’t announce himself he may get forgotten forever. It’s possible he also lacks interesting things happening in his own life, making this obsession with posting a way to feel somewhat productive. To be fair, for some this morning bugle expresses a simple, earnest desire for connection and routine. Their daily greeting is a signal of their goodwill. It’s a manifestation of the way he believes he can weave the group together.
Pop Culture Twins
- Phil Connors from “Groundhog Day” – reliving the same morning greeting time and again.
- Overeager morning show hosts whose energy feels artificial when your brain is still catching up.
- Those perpetually cheerful mamajis and jeejajis who forget that not everyone functions well before 5 AM.
Trivial Tidbits
Roosters crow at dawn, marking the start of a new day. This ritualistic behavior is reflected in the Good Morning Rooster’s daily greetings.
In the wake of the Rooster’s call, the Ponderous Turtle offers a moment of reflection, slowing down the pace with thoughtful musings.
In the wake of the Rooster’s call, the Ponderous Turtle offers a moment of reflection, slowing down the pace with thoughtful musings.