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Being 14 and not living in a particularly posh area, I have to survive in an atmosphere that involves the need to be “cool”. Whether this involves listening to music with plenty of swear words in it, yet no tune, or wearing clothes with “F*** You!” written nicely in various places – it’s certainly not my style.
Yet every day, I’m surrounded by people like those described above. I don’t know why I’m writing this, I guess it’s something to do with the fact that these people slowly dig into me each day. And I can’t stand it – people of my age are morons.
I often read posts in this forum, describing pretty much all young people as having bad manners, a tough image, and are willing to do just about anything to fit in the crowd. And I agree, yet I have to wonder – if I know better, why don’t they?
Which brings me onto this site. It’s always a pleasure to visit these forums, basically because it allows me to talk about things I can’t talk about in the schoolyard. It allows me to forget about having to fit in with people. This forum is one of the only places where I can be myself. A very rare thing in today’s world…
One thing I can’t do at school is talk about gaming. This is basically for two reasons – the Playstation is the only console to own (it would be “uncool” if I decided to buy any other console), or it could even be something to do with talking about gaming itself, being uncool. Of course, it would be much more interesting to talk about the latest “hoodie” (sp?) or Blink 182 album.
Yet here, I can talk about gaming as much as I want. I can say the gamecube is a good console, without being told it's only for a four year old. Another point being, people of my type are the majority here, with people that refuse to acknowledge the other two console’s good games (like my "friends" at school) being shunned out of the way.
I like talking to people that are older than me. Mainly because they speak sense, without the average "u am safe man", or "gamecube suks and iz 4 losers". I don't want to put across the idea that I'm showing off here. I know that some people might not be as clever as I am, and that's not their fault. However, that's not what I'm trying to say here. I'm trying to say that people my age are more selfish and immature than what I would expect from an average four year old. This has nothing to do with intelligence - it has more to do with having their priorities mixed up.
So, with only 2 people that seem to understand how the world works out of more than 30 I know, in what is supposed to be a clever school. Only two people that I can talk to, and maybe even have a bit of a joke about recent war issues without being branded “boring”. Only two people that don't insist on putting other people down for a laugh, and basically getting their kicks out of making others unhappy. I can only hope the world begins to change – before it’s full of morons.
If not, look forward to the war in 2030, about which new rock band is the best, or which swear word should be used in a certain sentance.
Thanks for reading.
Yet every day, I’m surrounded by people like those described above. I don’t know why I’m writing this, I guess it’s something to do with the fact that these people slowly dig into me each day. And I can’t stand it – people of my age are morons.
I often read posts in this forum, describing pretty much all young people as having bad manners, a tough image, and are willing to do just about anything to fit in the crowd. And I agree, yet I have to wonder – if I know better, why don’t they?
Which brings me onto this site. It’s always a pleasure to visit these forums, basically because it allows me to talk about things I can’t talk about in the schoolyard. It allows me to forget about having to fit in with people. This forum is one of the only places where I can be myself. A very rare thing in today’s world…
One thing I can’t do at school is talk about gaming. This is basically for two reasons – the Playstation is the only console to own (it would be “uncool” if I decided to buy any other console), or it could even be something to do with talking about gaming itself, being uncool. Of course, it would be much more interesting to talk about the latest “hoodie” (sp?) or Blink 182 album.
Yet here, I can talk about gaming as much as I want. I can say the gamecube is a good console, without being told it's only for a four year old. Another point being, people of my type are the majority here, with people that refuse to acknowledge the other two console’s good games (like my "friends" at school) being shunned out of the way.
I like talking to people that are older than me. Mainly because they speak sense, without the average "u am safe man", or "gamecube suks and iz 4 losers". I don't want to put across the idea that I'm showing off here. I know that some people might not be as clever as I am, and that's not their fault. However, that's not what I'm trying to say here. I'm trying to say that people my age are more selfish and immature than what I would expect from an average four year old. This has nothing to do with intelligence - it has more to do with having their priorities mixed up.
So, with only 2 people that seem to understand how the world works out of more than 30 I know, in what is supposed to be a clever school. Only two people that I can talk to, and maybe even have a bit of a joke about recent war issues without being branded “boring”. Only two people that don't insist on putting other people down for a laugh, and basically getting their kicks out of making others unhappy. I can only hope the world begins to change – before it’s full of morons.
If not, look forward to the war in 2030, about which new rock band is the best, or which swear word should be used in a certain sentance.
Thanks for reading.
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Yeah, I did a post about something similar to this.
It's better to be an individual than to be a 'sheep' that follows what other people do.
It's better to be an individual than to be a 'sheep' that follows what other people do.
I try to by myself.
And get ridiculed by one set of friends.......who are pathetic in their own right in that sense.
But my other mates are cool. They understand.
And get ridiculed by one set of friends.......who are pathetic in their own right in that sense.
But my other mates are cool. They understand.
Problem is, If I didn't make any attempt to follow trends (that god knows who created), I'd be an outcast.
Although I do try not to just follow the crowd. Which is probably why I'm not the most popular person ever...
Although I do try not to just follow the crowd. Which is probably why I'm not the most popular person ever...
Look at my profile - [email protected] , and see that I don't exactly... follow trends. I have a great shirt though. :D
Hmm.
I agree. Why do some 'see' this and others not.
I have a group of about 15 friends who do.
They rule.
I agree. Why do some 'see' this and others not.
I have a group of about 15 friends who do.
They rule.
Interesting...
Meh, i dont have to be kool round my area, no one really cares, but i dont live in a rough area, i live in a quite one near a nice big park...
Foreman wrote:
> We have to get rid of the Meteor that is going to hit us in 2026
> first.
>
> =D
I thought it was 2028 :D
> We have to get rid of the Meteor that is going to hit us in 2026
> first.
>
> =D
I thought it was 2028 :D
Tóm wrote:
> Being 14
*im 13 years old*
and not living in a particularly posh area, I have to survive
> in an atmosphere that involves the need to be “cool”. Whether this
> involves listening to music with plenty of swear words in it, yet no
> tune, or wearing clothes with “F*** You!” written nicely in various
> places – it’s certainly not my style.
>
> Yet every day, I’m surrounded by people like those described above. I
> don’t know why I’m writing this, I guess it’s something to do with the
> fact that these people slowly dig into me each day. And I can’t stand
> it – people of my age are morons.
Yep sure damn right there!
> I often read posts in this forum, describing pretty much all young
> people as having bad manners, a tough image, and are willing to do
> just about anything to fit in the crowd. And I agree, yet I have to
> wonder – if I know better, why don’t they?
I agree too.
> Which brings me onto this site. It’s always a pleasure to visit these
> forums, basically because it allows me to talk about things I can’t
> talk about in the schoolyard. It allows me to forget about having to
> fit in with people. This forum is one of the only places where I can
> be myself. A very rare thing in today’s world…
well thats what most of us do, and were always here to offer help.
> One thing I can’t do at school is talk about gaming. This is basically
> for two reasons – the Playstation is the only console to own (it would
> be “uncool” if I decided to buy any other console), or it could even
> be something to do with talking about gaming itself, being uncool. Of
> course, it would be much more interesting to talk about the latest
> “hoodie” (sp?) or Blink 182 album.
Another problem like you say *not being able to talk about other consoles as it is uncool*
> Yet here, I can talk about gaming as much as I want. I can say the
> gamecube is a good console, without being told it's only for a four
> year old. Another point being, people of my type are the majority
> here, with people that refuse to acknowledge the other two console’s
> good games (like my "friends" at school) being shunned out
> of the way.
well this is a gaming site...
but its anooying when people post stupid "console wars" or any other related subject.
> I like talking to people that are older than me. Mainly because they
> speak sense, without the average "u am safe man", or
> "gamecube suks and iz 4 losers". I don't want to put across
> the idea that I'm showing off here. I know that some people might not
> be as clever as I am, and that's not their fault. However, that's not
> what I'm trying to say here. I'm trying to say that people my age are
> more selfish and immature than what I would expect from an average
> four year old. This has nothing to do with intelligence - it has more
> to do with having their priorities mixed up.
well most people on this site, especially regulars and notables are actually older than you and me.
> So, with only 2 people that seem to understand how the world works out
> of more than 30 I know, in what is supposed to be a clever school.
> Only two people that I can talk to, and maybe even have a bit of a
> joke about recent war issues without being branded “boring”. Only two
> people that don't insist on putting other people down for a laugh, and
> basically getting their kicks out of making others unhappy. I can only
> hope the world begins to change – before it’s full of morons.
yep yep, i hope so too.
> If not, look forward to the war in 2030, about which new rock band is
> the best, or which swear word should be used in a certain sentance.
well i hope not!!
not bad, tom youve made a some what interesting yet true post!
well done mate
> Being 14
*im 13 years old*
and not living in a particularly posh area, I have to survive
> in an atmosphere that involves the need to be “cool”. Whether this
> involves listening to music with plenty of swear words in it, yet no
> tune, or wearing clothes with “F*** You!” written nicely in various
> places – it’s certainly not my style.
>
> Yet every day, I’m surrounded by people like those described above. I
> don’t know why I’m writing this, I guess it’s something to do with the
> fact that these people slowly dig into me each day. And I can’t stand
> it – people of my age are morons.
Yep sure damn right there!
> I often read posts in this forum, describing pretty much all young
> people as having bad manners, a tough image, and are willing to do
> just about anything to fit in the crowd. And I agree, yet I have to
> wonder – if I know better, why don’t they?
I agree too.
> Which brings me onto this site. It’s always a pleasure to visit these
> forums, basically because it allows me to talk about things I can’t
> talk about in the schoolyard. It allows me to forget about having to
> fit in with people. This forum is one of the only places where I can
> be myself. A very rare thing in today’s world…
well thats what most of us do, and were always here to offer help.
> One thing I can’t do at school is talk about gaming. This is basically
> for two reasons – the Playstation is the only console to own (it would
> be “uncool” if I decided to buy any other console), or it could even
> be something to do with talking about gaming itself, being uncool. Of
> course, it would be much more interesting to talk about the latest
> “hoodie” (sp?) or Blink 182 album.
Another problem like you say *not being able to talk about other consoles as it is uncool*
> Yet here, I can talk about gaming as much as I want. I can say the
> gamecube is a good console, without being told it's only for a four
> year old. Another point being, people of my type are the majority
> here, with people that refuse to acknowledge the other two console’s
> good games (like my "friends" at school) being shunned out
> of the way.
well this is a gaming site...
but its anooying when people post stupid "console wars" or any other related subject.
> I like talking to people that are older than me. Mainly because they
> speak sense, without the average "u am safe man", or
> "gamecube suks and iz 4 losers". I don't want to put across
> the idea that I'm showing off here. I know that some people might not
> be as clever as I am, and that's not their fault. However, that's not
> what I'm trying to say here. I'm trying to say that people my age are
> more selfish and immature than what I would expect from an average
> four year old. This has nothing to do with intelligence - it has more
> to do with having their priorities mixed up.
well most people on this site, especially regulars and notables are actually older than you and me.
> So, with only 2 people that seem to understand how the world works out
> of more than 30 I know, in what is supposed to be a clever school.
> Only two people that I can talk to, and maybe even have a bit of a
> joke about recent war issues without being branded “boring”. Only two
> people that don't insist on putting other people down for a laugh, and
> basically getting their kicks out of making others unhappy. I can only
> hope the world begins to change – before it’s full of morons.
yep yep, i hope so too.
> If not, look forward to the war in 2030, about which new rock band is
> the best, or which swear word should be used in a certain sentance.
well i hope not!!
not bad, tom youve made a some what interesting yet true post!
well done mate
Tóm wrote:
> If not, look forward to the war in 2030, about which new rock band is
> the best, or which swear word should be used in a certain sentance.
We have to get rid of the Meteor that is going to hit us in 2026 first.
=D
> If not, look forward to the war in 2030, about which new rock band is
> the best, or which swear word should be used in a certain sentance.
We have to get rid of the Meteor that is going to hit us in 2026 first.
=D
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