What ever happened to the idea of gaining satisfaction from a job well done?

I think that in Western culture today, the Bell Curve is significantly skewed towards the grasshopper end of the spectrum. Our entire culture is based on endless consumption.

I think there should be an update to this fable.

The grasshoppers suddenly found themselves in a land where there was an almost unlimited food supply. When they got fat, they were roasted and turned into a high protein content 100% natural food additive.

Be careful what you wish for.