Is This Also Your Problem? Page 3

Started by cyber_killer April 14th, 2004 6:26 AM
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Chairman Kaga

living in the past

Age 35
Male
Kitchen Stadium
Seen March 8th, 2013
Posted January 31st, 2012
12,044 posts
19.2 Years
What are you all talking about??? In my school, everyone loves Pokemon!
Then your school is simply the exception to the rule. People have sort of a pre-made list of things to hate people for most places...pokemon seems to be one of those things in most schools. If a prep or a bully in most grade schools hears the word pokemon, it triggers inside of them the need to hate the person who uttered the word. Around the ninth or tenth grade people just stop caring, except for people like the hardcore drug addicts, but they're no concern. People will always hate others for the most foolish reasons, but I suppose if enough people like something in a certain area, haters are powerless to keep people quiet on the subject, but again that's very rare.

Age 30
Flitting in and out of here and there.
Seen January 3rd, 2005
Posted January 2nd, 2005
3,408 posts
19.4 Years
Most people say - "Pokemon is for little kids" and I say "Obviously not - I like it"
Go you!;)
I wish I had the courage to say that..... '_'*sighs*
Me, I barely talk about it.....but sometimes I talk about the pkmn Nintento games with a few......kind souls.XP
Paired up with: No one at the moment. Not anymore. =(

-Signature seriously under contruction.-

Age 31
Holland
Seen February 10th, 2013
Posted December 7th, 2007
194 posts
19.2 Years
Heh, I Don't Have Much Courage, Thats Why I Ignore Them, I'd Like To Dis (Dunno If Its English) Those Guys, I Just Don't Have The Courage.. And, Ignoring Doesn't Really Help At My School, It Just Marks You As "The Guy Who Is A Scaredy Cat"..
That Sucks..
*Hatchoo*

Simple siggy's ftw
England
Seen April 8th, 2011
Posted October 13th, 2006
642 posts
19.7 Years
When I was 14 (when Red/Blue were released) I would talk about it with my buds, but a) generally not where others could hear, and b) not in a way in which people could use the "nerd" label. We just....discussed it.

As for why people frown upon (especially older) Poke fans - it's basically because they don't understand it. I, personally, blame two things for that. Firstly, Nintendo, for promoting the games as being childish, and having the more 'cuddley' monsters like Pikachu and Squirtle stand at the helm of their ad campaigns.

Secondly, the cartoon. Although most non-Pokemon fans actually enjoy the cartoon (who doesn't appreciate the sheer cheesiness of Japanese anime?), it still gives off babyish vibes thanks to (again) the inclusion of kiddy Pokemon. Pikachu in every episode. [Shudder]

I'm just a fan behind closed doors really, even though I'm nowhere near as hyped about it as when it first came out. Still, it gives no-one any ammo to dis, yo'. ;)
I'm lost
Seen July 18th, 2006
Posted January 9th, 2005
75 posts
19.7 Years
Hey What's wrong with preps? I'm a prep and I dont treat people like that :(

I am soo sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I'm so sorry! Please forgive me. You see, the preppy people at my school are always bossing the non-preppy people(like me) around. They always treat everyone like that. They neeed attitude adjustments.


And as usual, I'm sorry.
I've lost my mind, but feel free to leave a message.

If you need any help with the gym leaders in R/S/E, let me know. I'm always happy to help!
I'm lost
Seen July 18th, 2006
Posted January 9th, 2005
75 posts
19.7 Years
Okay. Preps are preppy people.

What is preppy?

Okay. my definition is a person who thinks he or she is better than everyone else and that they can boss people around just because they imagine themselves to be better than other people.

AKA they're popular people who boss me around and torture my life because I'm not popular.

My school is flooded with them.
But you never know, they are sometimes nice.
In the inside they are really nice people.
I've lost my mind, but feel free to leave a message.

If you need any help with the gym leaders in R/S/E, let me know. I'm always happy to help!

Chairman Kaga

living in the past

Age 35
Male
Kitchen Stadium
Seen March 8th, 2013
Posted January 31st, 2012
12,044 posts
19.2 Years
I hate to take this off topic even more, but the most accurate definition of prep, when used as a derrogatory term, that I have come up with is as follows:

prep: n. (prĕp): A schoolperson classified as having feelings of superiorty over other people who are considered lesser than them because of physical or personal attributes that are not up to the standards of the prep or popular society. A prep will often act out in a demeaning and/or hateful manner toward the targeted individuals to derive pleasure from watching the targeted person suffer physical, emotional, or psychological pain from the malicious actions of the prep. Preps have a tendency to commune exclusively with other preps. Preps consider themselves more beautiful/handsome, smarter, and more athletic than those who are not of their kind, and consider themselves altogether more popular and more important than others.

I doubt anyone here is a prep in this sense, rather a trendy person with popular friends.

There might be a total of 10 people at my high school who meet these conditions. Other people are, as I said, trendy people with popular friends who are quite kind once you get to know them somewhat. There was a prep hierarchy at my school in my grade up until the beginning of the ninth grade when it dissolved with the moving-away of the most popular prep guy in my grade (and consequentially I was never tormented again by them.) When he left, they seemed to have come to their senses and realized that most all people in the grade were worthy of their comradery.

But anyway...that's basically what a prep in the derrogatory sense is...just trying to clear things up ^_^;;

*terrible childhood memories come rushing back* >_<

goldenrod city
Seen May 17th, 2005
Posted May 16th, 2005
49 posts
19.5 Years
You have popularity *mouth drops open* people like you? Like the whole school ignores me (except a selected few: my friends and maybe people who are in the same club as me). Honestly, in gym, I always get partnered with the mentally disabled kid. I wouldn't mind once in a great while, but its like every other day!!! *Gets mad at computer that picked what class I'm in and smashes it*
i get called a nerd but the irony is that i skate and im good at sport
i got so annoyed i took out one of em in pe
hes a little whiner(short and annoying) realy bad sport but i have ways of dealing with him!!! try it
I'm lost
Seen July 18th, 2006
Posted January 9th, 2005
75 posts
19.7 Years
About 95% of my class is made up of preps.
STUPID PREPS!


Now a confession: I used to be an ameteur prep..... But I was only one for a week. It was horrible bossing people around. Now, preps totally hate me.

But the superior preps ruined my life and found out I liked pokemon. they totally freaked out. I hate them!!!

Usually, I find myself cursing them out daily. I almost got 4 detentions for doing so..
I've lost my mind, but feel free to leave a message.

If you need any help with the gym leaders in R/S/E, let me know. I'm always happy to help!

lighterhead2001

Fujiwara-kun unofficially!

Age 32
Salmon, Idaho
Seen April 1st, 2006
Posted July 31st, 2005
307 posts
19.2 Years
Ok guys...I know how you feel....we should make a complaint thread....but yaknow...I really don t hav to worry about keeping my like for pokemon confidential...My family always forgets my like hehe...and those preps here there are soooo many...not like dizzy but man...Ieven 5'th graders...I remember 5'th grade in pubic school...there were no probs...I was a teachers pet and a freindly 'Prep" kinda deal...although i only had 4-5 freind...*sigh*
Anti Bush, and anti war! :sleeping: No one needs to die for friggin money!

Dizzy

My Father is a Baron!

Age 33
Formentera, Espana
Seen August 26th, 2005
Posted August 26th, 2005
6,377 posts
19.7 Years
I am soo sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I'm so sorry! Please forgive me. You see, the preppy people at my school are always bossing the non-preppy people(like me) around. They always treat everyone like that. They neeed attitude adjustments.


And as usual, I'm sorry.

Awww I'm sorry to hear that, You dont have to be sorry, just a kind misunderstanding :), I guess some preps give us bad names.. They really should lighten up.
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Dizzy

My Father is a Baron!

Age 33
Formentera, Espana
Seen August 26th, 2005
Posted August 26th, 2005
6,377 posts
19.7 Years
I hate to take this off topic even more, but the most accurate definition of prep, when used as a derrogatory term, that I have come up with is as follows:

prep: n. (prĕp): A schoolperson classified as having feelings of superiorty over other people who are considered lesser than them because of physical or personal attributes that are not up to the standards of the prep or popular society. A prep will often act out in a demeaning and/or hateful manner toward the targeted individuals to derive pleasure from watching the targeted person suffer physical, emotional, or psychological pain from the malicious actions of the prep. Preps have a tendency to commune exclusively with other preps. Preps consider themselves more beautiful/handsome, smarter, and more athletic than those who are not of their kind, and consider themselves altogether more popular and more important than others.

I doubt anyone here is a prep in this sense, rather a trendy person with popular friends.

There might be a total of 10 people at my high school who meet these conditions. Other people are, as I said, trendy people with popular friends who are quite kind once you get to know them somewhat. There was a prep hierarchy at my school in my grade up until the beginning of the ninth grade when it dissolved with the moving-away of the most popular prep guy in my grade (and consequentially I was never tormented again by them.) When he left, they seemed to have come to their senses and realized that most all people in the grade were worthy of their comradery.

But anyway...that's basically what a prep in the derrogatory sense is...just trying to clear things up ^_^;;

*terrible childhood memories come rushing back* >_<

Hey, I'm a prep, and yah I'm popular. I don't treat anyone better then anyone, they are all people, right? I'm not going to lie, I see myself as sexy, but not smart *im mad blonde*, and athletic of course. But that doesnt mean anything. I'm trendy and has popular friends.

Remember everyone, One thing I will never do to you (or anyone) Is act like I'm better then you, because I'm not.

Sorry for the Double post!

Hey we have a Hierarchy at my school. Divided into the 4 houses. Green, Gold, Tan and Blue. I'm in Tan House again (used to be in Blue, Tan before that). And me and my friends are probably the most popular Ninth Graders in Tan House.. but that dont mean anything do you guys.
The Baron Giacinto Vittorino da Silva VI
Thanks to Pincushion for the blinkie :)


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Age 62
Male
Melbourne, Australia
Seen April 26th, 2018
Posted June 9th, 2014
11,439 posts
19.7 Years
Everyone hates it when I talk about Pokmon... they all hate Pokmon... even the people who used to love it. Even my friends who I conscripted to work on my Pokmon site get annoyed when I talk about it... does anyone else get the feeling that I talk about it just a bit too much? XD


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Albert Einstein

"What science can there be more noble, more excellent, more useful for men, more admirably high and demonstrative than mathematics."
Benjamin Franklin

"Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty – a beauty cold and austere, like that of sculpture, without appeal to any part of our weaker nature, without the gorgeous trappings of paintings or music, yet sublimely pure and capable of a stern perfection such as only the greatest art can show."
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Age 62
Male
Melbourne, Australia
Seen April 26th, 2018
Posted June 9th, 2014
11,439 posts
19.7 Years
Yes, actually I do know people like that. And what's worse is - THEY THREW OUT THE CARDS! Just chucked them in the bin! *sobs*


"One reason why mathematics enjoys special esteem, above all other sciences, is that its laws are absolutely certain and indisputable, while those of other sciences are to some extent debatable and in constant danger of being overthrown by newly discovered facts."
Albert Einstein

"What science can there be more noble, more excellent, more useful for men, more admirably high and demonstrative than mathematics."
Benjamin Franklin

"Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty – a beauty cold and austere, like that of sculpture, without appeal to any part of our weaker nature, without the gorgeous trappings of paintings or music, yet sublimely pure and capable of a stern perfection such as only the greatest art can show."
Bertrand Russell

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ANNOY ME AT YOUR PERIL. I am becoming increasingly tired of the unmanly elitism and closed-mindedness of certain members who shall remain unnamed.
Age 62
Male
Melbourne, Australia
Seen April 26th, 2018
Posted June 9th, 2014
11,439 posts
19.7 Years
He said he'd give them to me... then when I asked him two weeks later, he said he'd chucked them out already... needless to say, he is not exactly one of my close friends. More like an "acquaintance" XD


"One reason why mathematics enjoys special esteem, above all other sciences, is that its laws are absolutely certain and indisputable, while those of other sciences are to some extent debatable and in constant danger of being overthrown by newly discovered facts."
Albert Einstein

"What science can there be more noble, more excellent, more useful for men, more admirably high and demonstrative than mathematics."
Benjamin Franklin

"Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty – a beauty cold and austere, like that of sculpture, without appeal to any part of our weaker nature, without the gorgeous trappings of paintings or music, yet sublimely pure and capable of a stern perfection such as only the greatest art can show."
Bertrand Russell

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ANNOY ME AT YOUR PERIL. I am becoming increasingly tired of the unmanly elitism and closed-mindedness of certain members who shall remain unnamed.

Dizzy

My Father is a Baron!

Age 33
Formentera, Espana
Seen August 26th, 2005
Posted August 26th, 2005
6,377 posts
19.7 Years
Heh, When My Friends Wanna Get Rid Of It, They Either Sell Them (To Little Kids Who's Parents Pay Alot Of Money, 5 For A Machoke!!!) Or They Give It To Me..
Usually, Its The First Case.. Boohoo...

You live in Europe?

I think I want to seel my cares too :)
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