Ah, the timeless art of dodging life's existential dread with a cheerful, “Grateful to be alive, bud.” Nothing like a bit of gratitude to make people awkwardly shuffle their feet, wondering how to move from existential gratitude to complaining about the weather. It's the perfect conversation killer—or starter if you find yourself in a circle of optimists, which, let's be honest, is as rare as a quiet Greek wedding!