Good luck! 

Have you ever had someone say that to you? 

Have you ever said that to someone else? 

I know it’s a pleasantry, 

But think about what is wrapped up in that statement. 

Good luck. . . 

In others words, 

There is no hope. So, here’s to throwing hope to the wind. Maybe something might accidentally come of it. Or maybe if you work hard enough, maybe something unlikely will happen. 

It’s kind of a disappointingly hopeless sentiment. 

At least go Star Wars on me, and say, “May the force be with you!  

Then you are at least believing for a good outcome. 

But Good luck. .. . It’s pointlessly hopeless.