Because This Deserves Nothing Less · 10:35pm Aug 28th, 2013
This blog isn't about me, so I'll try to cut to the chase. Although I will say that I've been having a really hard time with bullying lately, and it sucks. In fact, yesterday I got in-school-suspension. The school's argument points were 1) It wasn't my business, 2) That the matter was insignificant and that I made a bigger deal about it than necessary, and 3) Even if those last two didn't apply, then there was still no reason to use foul language. Jerks. I'm not going to take long on this, but I feel that I should point it out, even though the school won't let me argue about my punishment. It's not even been three weeks into the school year, and although this year isn't nearly as bad as last year was, (yet) it's starting to head in that direction. And that pisses me off. This dude's been insulting, mocking, and being rude to me and my friend every day so far, and it is getting on my NERVES. So, when he decides to steal my friend's seat - which were already a lower number than the students in the class - so that his backpack has a comfortable place to rest, I'm already not feeling like being polite. So, I try to get it back. Douche-guy refuses, and starts acting like breathing the same air as me will kill him via some deadly disease. It ticks me off how everyone acts like that. Like being within ten feet of me would be the worst possible thing in the entire world, a threat up higher than pollution or global warming. Anyway, it was all really short, - I got the chair (deal with it) - and there was no physical violence whatsoever. I did, however, get three day's suspension for calling him an asshole under my breath. He got a 'thank you' for reporting my so-called 'vile behavior.'
Anyway, on to the more important shit. There's an actual reason why I'm writing this blog. I'm sure some of you have heard of Theta. (He's a writer here on fimfic, and a friend of mine.) Well, today he wrote a really moving blog post about bullying. ( Here's a link : www.fimfiction.net/blog/200739/so-pissed-bully-rant ) Let me just say that it's really deep. So much so that I felt the urge to applaud, even though there's no way he could have heard me through the computer. It might not look that way to you, but it really struck a chord in me. The fact that stuff like this happens to such nice, undeserving people and that such vile people can do these terrible things and get off scot-free is just revolting. However, I want to share with you guys my favorite part. Although it wasn't the conclusion, and probably just put there idly, it stuck out to me the most.
You don't fuck with my friends. Ever.
Expletives aside, these are the two most important sentences I have ever read. They're only seven little words, but they say so much. They speak of Loyalty, first and foremost. The fact that no matter what, this will always reign true. Or, at least, that's how I see it. The tone and emotion infused in those inaudible words is just..... wow. You can practically hear every thought, every feeling, every ounce of care and friendship of that person, resonating through not only your head but also your heart and your soul. It might have just been a rant, or a way of getting things of his chest, but to me it means a lot. And I'm glad that he had the guts to say - even if it was just online and face-to-face - what nobody else dared to think aloud. I'm proud of him. So, go. If you bothered to read this long about this, go and read the actual post! Here's the link again : www.fimfiction.net/blog/200739/so-pissed-bully-rant . Hopefully it'll speak to you too. Talk to you later.
-CutieMarkChallenged
Thank ya kindly for the shout out, but honestly I didn't do anything extraordinary. I stick by my friends, and when push comes to shove, you better be damn sure I'm on not the one on my ass. And suspended for calling someone an asshole? Puh-lease. That's literally one of the nicest things I would've said. And to be honest, don't worry about everyone thinking you're diseased; the only reason I have for something like that is that they don't know you. Human nature dictates that if it's unknown, it's unwanted. That's why our country is going down the shitter. Because everyone is so closed minded (even if they believe they're the most open minded, free thinking radicals to ever live) that they just push everything they don't know about away. I've dealt with my fair share of bullies (both because of my race/stature/personality/friends/girlfriend), and I've found the best way to deal with it is to stick up for your beliefs. Cliche right? It's the truth, though. If you get in trouble for standing up and against something...Well that just shows you how much the school really cares. Raise hell, MAKE them see your side. Get parents involved, hell hath no wrath like that of a protective mother/father. I'm glad you at least got to stand up for your friend, and I can honestly say you have just as much, if not more 'guts' than I do. If that guy gives you anymore trouble, either calmly walk away or try to talk things out. If he doesn't see reason, and just resorts to name calling/harassment then call him out. Ask him what his major malfunction is. That question will sink in. Maybe not in an hour, but in a day or two it will. Even if he doesn't stop, just know you hit a chord in him. OH and if he narks again...Let's just say, you should make sure he can't talk anymore (I kid, I kid). But in all seriousness, if he want's to play that game of 'tattle tale' just rat on him. There's no way around that. That's one thing I regret not doing when I was being messed with. I'll PM you a few ways you can retaliate if he starts making fun of you again, but I'll stay cool in this comment. As for the future, all you can do is work hard and show them up in ten years. I guarantee the majority of your highschool class will not go on to college. In fact, most of them will try and just fail after the first year (national statistic). Odds are, this guy will be one of them. Remind him he has no future. Make him feel like shit. I know that kinda goes against what I said earlier (and when people say "don't stoop to their level), but if they don't see reason the first time around, then it's time to make them face the cold, hard reality. I'll end this long winded reply with my favorite quote.
P.S. I highly recommend reading and studying Malcolm X. He was a truly inspiring man, and wasn't afraid to speak his mind (my personal hero).
.1314479 Thanks, you have no idea how much that means to me.
1314718 Reckon I don't. But I meant every word of it, PM me if you have any more problems.
