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Don't look too scared...
by megan at 06:56 AM on February 15, 2005
Greetings. As will probably be apparent to you, I’m new. MG tells me that he doesn’t think his infamous posting guides, being myself and telling a story, will be a problem for me. I’m not sure whether that’s a compliment or a well disguised insult, but I’ll take it as the former so as to get off to the right start around here.
As my picture may well have alerted you to by now, I’m possibly a little younger than the rest of you. But that’s a good thing; you get to mould and shape my future. Be pedantic about my grammar, attempt to prod my life into the direction you wish it to go, gaze in awe and help me misspend my youth. You have responsibility. You also have a teenager to put up with. Be afraid, be very afraid. However, I most definitely don’t intend to spill my youth or angst all over BadSam, so if I start then don’t be afraid to kick me. Expect a kick back, but it’ll probably work.
You could say I'm your average teenage girl. I very much hope you'd be wrong, but you could say it anyway. According to most of my classmates, I "speak Shakespearian". For those of you not well versed in teenage "insults", a rough translation of that is that I happen to be able to speak [and fortunately, type] coherently. I have a basic grasp of grammar and sentence structure, and my vocabulary extends a little further than "yeah", "no", "innit" and "safe mate!". Believe me, I know people for whom that stereotypical lack of vocabulary is only very slightly exaggerated. If you're worried about the state of youth today, then you’re right, have a sticker. If you’re not, then you probably should be – we do seem to be going down hill. I, however, am hopelessly egotistical and like to believe I’m a little above the rest. It’s a nice thought to delude myself with at least. I’ll let you decide for yourselves whether or not I fit into a stereotypical bracket – let me know when you’ve made your decision.
Welcome to my life - hold on tight, I'm younger than you so in theory I ought to move faster.
comments (19)
When I was your age I got similar feedback. Big brain! Big words! Whoa! But as you get older those assets seem more valuable. That is, unless you want to get laid. So all my life I've found myself trying to dumb things down just a bit. Chris could probably explain it better. Welcome Megan, like your hairstyle.
by Anna at February 15, 2005 7:22 AM
I went to a special (not a in a short bus way) school, so everyone there spoke Shakespearian (or the proper American counterpart). That isn't to say we didn't misspend our youth... okay, we were all nerds, even if we didn't look it. I had long hair and wore ripped jeans and t-shirts. And looked like Jesus, or a more attractive escapee of the Ramones. Yet, still a nerd.
by mg at February 15, 2005 7:49 AM
"safe mate" ? haven't heard that expression before. That may be because I am old (relative to you, not so much so to the people I work with, youngest in my office by about 8 years) or it may be because you hail from different shores from me.
Are you part of the British Invasion (You and Ex crimson guard NCO)?
by chuckwoolery at February 15, 2005 10:37 AM
Yep, I am British indeed. Watch as a wave my little patriotic flag at you for a while.
Thanks Anna.
MG - Brains and long hair? Sounds pretty damn good to me.
by Megan at February 15, 2005 11:18 AM
Nothing wrong with a bit of an ego I'd say. Without conviction nobody will listen to what you have to say.
by dominathan at February 15, 2005 1:38 PM
Well, it strikes me that if that your friends know who Shakespeare is, and have used a little grey matter to work it into an almost derogatory term... Then all teenagers ain't that dumb. Or did you offer up the Shakespeare reference yourself?
"Uh look, she can write a propah sentunce!"
"I like to think of it as 'speaking Shakespearean'."
"Uh... Whatever! Uh look, she can speak Shakespearean."
I’m glad there’s another Brit here. :)
by Ex Crimson Guard NCO at February 15, 2005 2:25 PM
Darned Brits. Now I'm probably going to start adding unnecessary Us into my spelling (colour, honour, mould, baudsamaurarutanu) and “Brilliant!” every five words.
Brilliant. For what it's worth, welcome from the old guard. Don't worry Megan — I have yet to appropriately deal with all my teenage angst, so expect a co-conspirator now and then. Some of these old farts could use it.
by snaggle at February 15, 2005 3:19 PM
I took Megan for Canadian. She sounds like Jen X.
by Anna at February 15, 2005 6:21 PM
Actually, I think she sounds like me. Only with proper grammer.
Its weird that I had an excuse to bring up long hair today. I cut it maybe 6 years ago, after growing it for maybe 10 years. Now I keep my hair shaved very short. The last couple days, for no apparent reason, I've been imagining myself with long hair again. There is no way I'd have the patience to grow it, but maybe I can get a weave?
by mg at February 15, 2005 6:37 PM
Welcome Megan!
by jean at February 16, 2005 2:43 AM
BE CAREFUL...
Intelligence destroyed my life.
And don't bother getting worried and worked up about getting into an Oxford or American Ivy Leagues... THESE DAYS, they are worthless...
...I Recommend you enjoy your teenage life and get in trouble.
-cheerio
by lockheed at February 16, 2005 5:58 AM
You're hot.
by dogmatic at February 18, 2005 6:13 AM
I don't think your allowed to say that. Paris Hilton holds the patent.
by Anna at February 18, 2005 7:46 AM
Posting hint, cuz I dig your hair: Though not required, we suggest using song lyrics as titles. These should be obscure, and bear no relationship to the text of the post. See exalted MG's material.
by anna at February 19, 2005 7:40 PM
Hairdo is much like the lil super bird's off of The Incredibles. Are you hiding a hideous scar? Perhaps a little alien has attached itself and is slowly sapping your energy, with plans to take over the world when enough teenage hosts have been found? Perhaps you sport a bionic eye! Cool... But, we'll never know.
by Ex Crimson Guard NCO at February 19, 2005 9:19 PM
Pay no attention to him. Your hair rocks. It's sort of like that old Jennifer Aniston thing, only more colorful. Is it just me or does she look kind of like a man? Aniston that is, nut Meg.
by anna at February 20, 2005 10:28 AM
What? My hair is nicer than my face, that's all.
Yes Dogmatic, I am very hot. Ahem.
by Megan at February 20, 2005 10:52 AM
Anna, you're just copying MG's penchant for using song lyrics. I personally use them on occasion, but only if something apropos comes to mind. However, wanting to style yourself after MG is not necessarily a bad thing. Just don't expect me to worship you. :D
by snaggle at February 20, 2005 1:22 PM
i always thought of myself as a nerd...
but after reading your stuff, i suppose i was wrong. i never had long hair, never imagined that an alien could be attached to megans face, altough i did think that she is hot.
maybe i did succeed in fighting my nerdness... taking all the wrong desicions, wasting my youth, enjoying life, not-enjoying life also. you should try the same: get really wasted and try to find a way to come back. forget how to speak shakespearean amd learn it all over again. a few substances and good music will always help you out. trust me on this one, your 22 year old internet-pusher.
by surprised at March 17, 2005 12:42 PM