Stereotypes suck. It's a lot of pressure to try to fit all the requirements of one stereotype, don't you think? I, for one, most certainly don't fit in a stereotype sort of group, though I'm guilty of trying to make myself fit one. And even if I did fit in one stereotype, it seems like a lot of pressure to say to a person, "You want to try out for the softball team? Nah, you can't, you're emo! Go hate the world or something kid, you with your super-straight bangs and neon purple clothing. You're not wanted here." Who the heck is to say a Hollister-wearing girl can't go into Hot Topic? Or that someone in band can't also be a cheerleader? And why can't we say "Oh yeah, that girl that's super sweet?" rather than "That black girl?" And what if you just don't fit a stereoype? For example, if I were to describe myself in one sentence,, it would sound something like this, "A shy, hyper-active dancer, who listens to hard rock, plays volleyball, and loves fashion and dark fantasy novels." What, do I have to make my own catergory now? Because that's one heck of a group name. Perhaps I'll shorten it to The S.H.D.W.L.H.R.P.V.L.F.D.F.N. Club...catchy, right? Not so much.
So folks, my point is this: Stereotypes suck. Don't put that sort of pressure on yourself. Friends like you for who you are, so don't change yourself to fit into a group. Trust me, my "group" is anything but stereotypical. But if you do fit into a stereotype, don't label yourself. Who knows, basketball players of the world,...maybe one day you'll take up drama. With emphasis, Ash
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