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Subject: Why is expressing yourself considered "-blam!-"?

Life is like a clogged toilet. It's full of crap until you do something about it.

I don't speak Karate!

Let me tell you all a story flood:
One day, I went to the Amusement park. I was there with a group, two girls, another boy, and me. Waiting in line, we began conversing with another group of similar size just ahead of us. They were the same age as us, and all from public schools. My group was all private schools.
Please note that in my area, the public school system is decent. The district that I live in is one the nation's worst (and richest.) However, the city tends to be slightly above average.
Anyway, we were talking about school sports. I told the other group that I was on the bowling team, and that my favorite sport overall was Volleyball. This received a couple odd looks, but nobody thought much of it. When asked about my standardized test scores, I told them truthfully that I scored perfectly on my Pre-ACT and a 99th percentile on my Private High School entrance exam, and was recognized as one of the top scorers in the nation. I also let out that I am a prominent member of my school's choir, and play two instruments. This last revelation was perceived as clearly taboo by the new group. They berated me, with swear words and spears of sound. Multiple times I was called a -blam!-. One of the girls in their group didn't take part, however. My friends defended me, and their clique left ours after entering the ride.
After getting off, my friends and I were laughing at their stupidity and foolishness. The girl that didn't make fun of me walked up, and apologized. I forgave her and her friends; I mean, does this really matter in the grand scheme of things? Nope. Then, she asked me one question:
"Are you really -blam!-? All of the choir losers at my school are -blam!-."
My answer: "Nope, but you didn't have a chance with me either way."

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This experience has me thinking: Why does the society in America put down those who express theirselves? What is up with people, that they will put each other down for no reason other than having different interests? What drives people to do this to each other?
Most importantly, I wondered why the reason for estrangement in cases like mine are always "-blam!-ry" or "homo-blam!-ity". It makes no sense. There is one -blam!- person in my choir, and he is possibly the best singer I have ever heard. He certainly is the best first tenor I will ever hear. Why is it, however, that I was labeled as -blam!- for being happy and enjoying my experience? Is this normal?
Have any of you ever taken part in something like this? Or were you the butt of such tortures? Please, answer my questions. They're starting to bug me.

  • 11.30.2012 4:26 PM PDT

Lt. Dan I brought you some ice cream. Lt. Dan.. ice creaaam!

Can I have a TL;DR?

  • 11.30.2012 4:28 PM PDT

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I've got a fan!

Hey OP, I was in choir in middle school and played an instrument. Now I'm a big strong turkey with a fantastic wingspan that makes all the bros jelly.

They insulted you because you're better than they are.

[Edited on 11.30.2012 4:38 PM PST]

  • 11.30.2012 4:29 PM PDT

Life is like a clogged toilet. It's full of crap until you do something about it.

I don't speak Karate!


Posted by: markwil1992
Can I have a TL;DR?

You mean a teal deer?

  • 11.30.2012 4:29 PM PDT

I'm your biggest fan!


Posted by: markwil1992
Can I have a TL;DR?

  • 11.30.2012 4:30 PM PDT

Well then, you somehow found my signature, nice job, so time for your prize.............FLOODIANS! ATTACK! Also, those socks do NOT make you look handsome.


Posted by: markwil1992
Can I have a TL;DR?
Dude likes Volleyball and bowling. He's a singer of some sort. The other group of people gets mad at him for some reason, OP's friends protect his side.

  • 11.30.2012 4:30 PM PDT

Life is like a clogged toilet. It's full of crap until you do something about it.

I don't speak Karate!


Posted by: carpet brain

Posted by: markwil1992
Can I have a TL;DR?
Dude likes Volleyball and bowling. He's a singer of some sort. The other group of people gets mad at him for some reason, OP's friends protect his side.

You forgot the important part where they call me -blam!-, and the more important part where I ask all the questions.

  • 11.30.2012 4:31 PM PDT

Generalizations.
Helping idiots hate other idiots since people have existed.

You made yourself sound like an ass when you did this. You were bragging.

I told them truthfully that I scored perfectly on my Pre-ACT and a 99th percentile on my Private High School entrance exam, and was recognized as one of the top scorers in the nation. I also let out that I am a prominent member of my school's choir, and play two instruments.

  • 11.30.2012 4:32 PM PDT

Epic stories All day

Same thing with us Rapists, and Murderers, why do we get judged? is their something wrong with us?

  • 11.30.2012 4:32 PM PDT

Please do not send me group invites.

Because some people are dumb. That's about all there is to it. Don't worry about what those silly people say/think

[Edited on 11.30.2012 4:33 PM PST]

  • 11.30.2012 4:32 PM PDT

Life is like a clogged toilet. It's full of crap until you do something about it.

I don't speak Karate!


Posted by: YellowPaste
Same thing with us Rapists, and Murderers, why do we get judged? is their something wrong with us?

Rapist, murderer, choir geek. Totally equal offenses under the eyes of the law.

  • 11.30.2012 4:32 PM PDT
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Posted by: ListenClosely
bane: lets not stand on ceremony here mr wayne
batman: ok
bane: your punishment must be more severe
batman: im gothams rekoning
bane: me too
batman: oh

Because being in a choir isn't very manly.

Also, lol nice blog.

[Edited on 11.30.2012 4:35 PM PST]

  • 11.30.2012 4:33 PM PDT
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Anonym0us. He plays Bungie games and doesn't afraid of anything.

90s FTW!

Best not to worry about it. general popualtion, what are you gonna do?

  • 11.30.2012 4:33 PM PDT

Life is like a clogged toilet. It's full of crap until you do something about it.

I don't speak Karate!


Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
You made yourself sound like an ass when you did this. You were bragging.

I told them truthfully that I scored perfectly on my Pre-ACT and a 99th percentile on my Private High School entrance exam, and was recognized as one of the top scorers in the nation. I also let out that I am a prominent member of my school's choir, and play two instruments.

I'm sorry for being successful. I don't remember the exact scores of the other group on the tests, but if I recall correctly they weren't slouches either.

  • 11.30.2012 4:34 PM PDT


Posted by: nitwitcoffee10
"Nope, but you didn't have a chance with me either way."


Lol'd.

People just aren't open to new things and ideas. Especially teenagers.
Just continue as you are by not being bothered by it and remaining open-minded.

  • 11.30.2012 4:34 PM PDT

Generalizations.
Helping idiots hate other idiots since people have existed.


Posted by: nitwitcoffee10

Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
You made yourself sound like an ass when you did this. You were bragging.

I told them truthfully that I scored perfectly on my Pre-ACT and a 99th percentile on my Private High School entrance exam, and was recognized as one of the top scorers in the nation. I also let out that I am a prominent member of my school's choir, and play two instruments.

I'm sorry for being successful. I don't remember the exact scores of the other group on the tests, but if I recall correctly they weren't slouches either.


You need to be humble about your success. There's a time and place for displaying your achievements, but a casual social gathering is not the place.
It makes it look like you are trying to elevate yourself above the other members of the group.

[Edited on 11.30.2012 4:37 PM PST]

  • 11.30.2012 4:36 PM PDT

;)


Posted by: nitwitcoffee10
My answer: "Nope, but you didn't have a chance with me either way."

This made me cringe so hard. OP, why?

OT: No. I was never picked on at school for the things I did. Also, I didn't brag about my PSAT scores. You know why? Because I did terribly on the SATs and boasting about a test score is uncool.

  • 11.30.2012 4:36 PM PDT

The tide is turning, brothers! Let us take our kingdom back!

As long as you're happy, OP, that's all that matters. Hopefully, not everyone around your area is that rude.

  • 11.30.2012 4:37 PM PDT

then op wakes up, laying next to his husband. "Another dream about the day i began to question my -blam!-ity" he mumbles to himself as he puts on his bunny slippers. He waddles into the kitchen for a glass of water, his ass still sore from earlier that night.

  • 11.30.2012 4:37 PM PDT

@Vinyl_Hb


Posted by: markwil1992
Can I have a TL;DR?


OP was being a high horse and the other kids called him out

  • 11.30.2012 4:37 PM PDT

Life is like a clogged toilet. It's full of crap until you do something about it.

I don't speak Karate!


Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr

Posted by: nitwitcoffee10

Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
You made yourself sound like an ass when you did this. You were bragging.

I told them truthfully that I scored perfectly on my Pre-ACT and a 99th percentile on my Private High School entrance exam, and was recognized as one of the top scorers in the nation. I also let out that I am a prominent member of my school's choir, and play two instruments.

I'm sorry for being successful. I don't remember the exact scores of the other group on the tests, but if I recall correctly they weren't slouches either.


You need to be humble about your success. There's a time and place for displaying your achievements, but a casual social gathering is not the place.

I get that much. I suppose that the flood isn't the best place either. Maybe I should re-title this thread as "Hey guys. Will you believe my ludicrously high test scores that may or may not be total fabrications?!"

  • 11.30.2012 4:37 PM PDT

Life is like a clogged toilet. It's full of crap until you do something about it.

I don't speak Karate!


Posted by: OfTheBloodguard
As long as you're happy, OP, that's all that matters. Hopefully, not everyone around your area is that rude.

I'm not going to lie, I was pretty rude too.

  • 11.30.2012 4:38 PM PDT

My legit Killtrocity

Camping like a 'mouth breather'
If Fed Ex and UPS merged into one company, would it be called Fed Up?

I don't want to start another account for a digital number that has no true value in ten years.

Because you're worrying about others and not truly "expressing yourselves", screw them if they think otherwise!

  • 11.30.2012 4:38 PM PDT

Life is like a clogged toilet. It's full of crap until you do something about it.

I don't speak Karate!


Posted by: YodasCurd

Posted by: markwil1992
Can I have a TL;DR?


OP was being a high horse and the other kids called him out

They didn't call me out. They called me -blam!-. Maybe you need a proper teal deer as well.

  • 11.30.2012 4:39 PM PDT

Generalizations.
Helping idiots hate other idiots since people have existed.


Posted by: nitwitcoffee10

Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr

You need to be humble about your success. There's a time and place for displaying your achievements, but a casual social gathering is not the place.

I get that much. I suppose that the flood isn't the best place either. Maybe I should re-title this thread as "Hey guys. Will you believe my ludicrously high test scores that may or may not be total fabrications?!"


Not sure what you're trying to say here, but whatever.

Anywhere OP, onto their choice of language. I'm assuming that "-blam-" is the term referencing some members of the LGBT community?

That word has grown to an entirely new meaning. When kids use it these days, they don't even stop to think about who they are insulting. The word has evolved to mean anything unfavorable; the people using the word often aren't event thinking about the LGBT community when they say it.

A lot of people use that word as an insult off-hand; and then when you ask them about LGBT rights, they are in favor of LGBT rights. It's a very, very odd evolution of the word.

[Edited on 11.30.2012 4:43 PM PST]

  • 11.30.2012 4:42 PM PDT

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