Is it normal i value looking cool above my education?

In a recent group activity in uni, I arrived late to the class and happened to sit too far away from acquaintances and cool looking people, and when grouping up occurred, I ended up in a group of ESL (English Second Language) Asians who each had rank peach-fuzz mustaches. This was effectively a reject group, and it was pretty fucking embarrassing being seen with them, I avoided talking to them as much as I could. To make things worse, we had to name our groups, and a cooler group than mine named themselves "The Rejects", so I was effectively the butt of that joke, not that it was directed at me or my group.

Even if I wasn't too unwell to show up the following week to present with that same group, I would have wagged anyway, even though there was "5 marks" at stake. If I was offered a thousand dollars to present with that group, maybe then I wouldn't say no straight away, but in reality, I don't believe it to be worth 5 marks.

I also avoid making notes in lectures, as only lame people do that, that being the well known fact it is.

Like everyone who has been through high school, I know that coolness is everything. I don't think it's possible to be happy without being cool - without being at that upper plane of existence as constantly as possible. "Doing well" can take a side-seat - any idiot can "do well". I'm just saying what everyone else is thinking, instead of lying and saying I don't give a crap like everyone who is beyond trying to be cool because of how very lame they are.

Who else feels this way?

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  • 12820005

    "I don't think it's possible to be happy without being cool", wow that's the saddest thing I've ever heard

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    • You're an idiot.

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      • 12820005

        thanks so much

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  • I've seen people like you before. I didn't think you were very cool though. Sheeple.

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  • NeuroNeptunian

    You sound like most of the students that I go to school with. My question is why the hell are you even there if you don't care about it? Drop out so someone else can have the space.

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  • Chaosmuffin

    No one gives a shit in college about being "cool". That's some High School shit.

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  • DudeUrFuglyXox

    you are an idiot, once you are past the age of 14 no one cares about being 'cool' what type of weirdo are you that you're so immature that you are still stuck in that mindset. I'm 18 and just left high school,no one pays attention to what 'cool' is, why are you even at college if you don't want an education!

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  • Avant-Garde

    Are fucking kidding me?!

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  • danny79

    Have fun working minimum wage in MacDonalds

    But don't worry, at least you will be "cool"

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  • 800imawesome

    You sound like you have poserdoucheitis. I prescibe getting a life, maybe friends that aren't douches, and paying attention in school.

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  • TheBlueMonster

    For the sake of retaining at least some faith in humanity, I'm going to let myself believe that this is a troll post, which it seems more likely than not to be. In the off chance that you're serious, I don't mean to be harsh, but you really need to get over yourself. I shouldn't even have to say this, but being "cool" means virtually nothing in the real world, and you're doing yourself a huge disservice by valuing it over your education. I'm sorry, but all the "coolness" in the world isn't going to help you get a decent job if you just don't have the qualifications. This economy is tough, as I'm sure you know, so not valuing education is basically setting yourself up for failure in the long run. I wish you luck, as it seems you very well may need it.

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  • FocoUS

    Wow, this is so sad. People always talk about how kids nowadays would rather be cool than get good marks and you're an example of the issue. I feel bad for you. There's more to life than just being cool.

    Just watch the Breakfast Club. Every confused kid should go watch the Breakfast Club. My advice to all teenagers.

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  • strength of character is more important than being cool

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  • Wendell

    Haha Asians with rank peach fuzz mustaches. I realize that's a true stereotype

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  • shade_ilmaendu

    The only thing I've seen that's cool in my life
    Is a mom who loves her kids and a man who loves his wife.

    http://www.arrogants.com/sounds/arrogants_cool_09_nobodyscool.mp3

    I honestly hope this is a troll post, because if not you're a fucking tool.

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    • Mando

      Appropriate song.

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  • Anime7

    I have so many thoughts about this, but I can't really put them down. I get where you're coming from, being cool kinda makes your life a little bit epic. But to me it sort of sounds like you just want a do over, not really to sit with the "cool" kids but just not to want to sit with the reject kids you were with. They embarrassed you, after all who wants to be associated with people you don't like. I get your urge to be cool, but being cool isn't something that's set in stone. Try to distance yourself from your group, like you've been trying, and work on acting like you don't care about what other people think of you (even though you really do).

    Keep in mind, I'm no expert on being cool, but from what I've observed as long you're having fun being you people will think of you positively. Of course, there will be the occasional haters.

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  • Pyro-NJ

    You sound like such a loser. Don't think your better than anyone else because your not.

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  • kittylitter101

    Lots of people feel this way but it isn't good. You're shallow to think that looking cool is more important than education, and I want to know if you value it above character also.
    And you can't label people, it's just rude and makes them feel bad. Although you may do this in your head anyways, don't say it out loud it's mean and awful and shows off the bad part of your personality.
    Try to get educated. It'll do you good so you won't end up in the ghetto just because you wanted to be cool in high school.
    Those Asians you're talking about. If you keep up the way you are, you'll be working for them one day.

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  • Mando

    It is true that lower level undergrad schools have lots of silly, vain and immature dicks and twats fresh from the big world of high school. Don't worry. Either you won't last or you will grow up.

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  • J1M8O69

    In primary school, I didn't really care much for looks... But now, being 15 and all, looks seem to be everything. I think ur just a bit self conscious, which is totally normal

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  • jds26

    Dude every word you just said was fucked up. Okay tell me how your good looks pay the bills. Maybe when you become a man whore. I mean really you are just such a dumbass no that's not normal suffering in school because you dont wanna seem "lame" is stupid. That's not cool it makes you look like an idiot.

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  • ToxicCrayons

    If you're paying for your tuition bill, there is no point in looking "cool". If you aren't even going to show up, withdraw from the course. You're wasting your time.

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  • Boo!

    Your an idiot.

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    • Boo!

      *you're

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  • myboyfriendsbitch

    You're just gonna feel like a jerk when the cool kids start to like those rejects after you ditched them. Give people a chance and you may be surprised by their internal coolness.

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