When did people universally decide not to mature in the slightest between 1st grade and their senior year of college? Trying to stay "young" as long as you can is one thing, but never growing out of the petty behaviors of preschool students is completely different.
Case in point, I just got a call from the professor in charge of the university orchestra, of which I am a part. I play the trumpet, and as such sit in the back, surrounded by woodwinds. Apparently, a couple of these oh so pleasant individuals decided my very existence is offensive to them, and complained to the professor that I "talk smack" during rehearsals. First of all, I don't "talk smack." I don't even know what that means, but whatever it is, I don't do it. If anything, I sometimes make humorous comments to the other trumpet player(s), but I whisper while doing it. The people complaining would have to try pretty damn hard just to hear me. I'm not talking any louder than anyone else, and there are a lot of people talking during rehearsal. So why am I targeted? Does my face offend you? Second, why are you going to the professor with this? Was the principal not available? Is it really so hard to confront someone that you have to resort to the "Mr. Teacher, little Danny said a bad word!" tactic? What, were you afraid I'd say a bad swear if you talked to me about it? (I probably would) I don't understand it. The human race is just chock full of complete morons. And people wonder why I prefer to be alone.
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