The Face Book...ugh
So I finally broke down and joined trendy-ole' thefacebook.com. For those of you not in the "the know," The Face Book is basically a one-stop shopping arena for creepy stalkers. Look-up basically anyone you want as long as you have the name of the school they attend now or the high school they went to - provided they're insipid and nondiscript enough to join the network. I mean sure, it's ALSO a popularity contest (just to make note, I believe I have around 10 friends at this point), where girls who were popular in high school can rekindle that feeling online with scantily clad photos suggesting they are, in fact, the sluts you always assumed they were. As for the boys (there are no men and women here, this is strickly for the high school through college demographic), well there seems to be a competition going to see who can have the most random photo posting; anything from dressing in drag to live-action stripper flash-photos.
My picture, for those of you who are illustrious members of such a network, is an accurate rendition of myself - taken last year in Bellingham at Casa Que Pasa. Next to me is Ryan McIrvin (one of the first to add me as a friend - thanks buddy!) but I had to cut him out of the picture for fear of him nabbing the spotlight on a pic that is supposed to make those ex-boyfriends from high school jealous. Too bad I only have one ex from my high school and I'm fairly confident there's nothing I could do to make him jealous. (wanna see me? search High school: Jenni Gore under Washington/Seattle/Blanchet)
What other perks does this meme of the day offer (speaking of, when was the last time some one mentioned their iPod to you?)? Surprisingly there are some reasons to join this fad-of-the-month. It can be quite amusing to see what people you would never have given another thought to are doing with their life. Most people don't take the forum too seriously (great example would be a guy I know from UW mentioning that in his spare time he likes to "eat batteries so others don't have to"). It's also a good way to track down people who may not have gone to your high school - provided you know the high school they did attend. I found my roommate's cousin, old friends from Y-camp, and several people from my almost-high-school Snohomish High.
All and all, a perfect way to waste the day and join groups like "1.50 Costco Hot Dogs" and "Cougar Grads Will Eventually Bag My Groceries" (which is true). So join why don't ya? Or not...whatever. Just think of it this way, it's not like you have anything better to do. And the longer you wait, the more you'll be "out of the loop" as they say. I'm glad I follow the trends - helps me blend in. Who wants to be unique anyway??
My picture, for those of you who are illustrious members of such a network, is an accurate rendition of myself - taken last year in Bellingham at Casa Que Pasa. Next to me is Ryan McIrvin (one of the first to add me as a friend - thanks buddy!) but I had to cut him out of the picture for fear of him nabbing the spotlight on a pic that is supposed to make those ex-boyfriends from high school jealous. Too bad I only have one ex from my high school and I'm fairly confident there's nothing I could do to make him jealous. (wanna see me? search High school: Jenni Gore under Washington/Seattle/Blanchet)
What other perks does this meme of the day offer (speaking of, when was the last time some one mentioned their iPod to you?)? Surprisingly there are some reasons to join this fad-of-the-month. It can be quite amusing to see what people you would never have given another thought to are doing with their life. Most people don't take the forum too seriously (great example would be a guy I know from UW mentioning that in his spare time he likes to "eat batteries so others don't have to"). It's also a good way to track down people who may not have gone to your high school - provided you know the high school they did attend. I found my roommate's cousin, old friends from Y-camp, and several people from my almost-high-school Snohomish High.
All and all, a perfect way to waste the day and join groups like "1.50 Costco Hot Dogs" and "Cougar Grads Will Eventually Bag My Groceries" (which is true). So join why don't ya? Or not...whatever. Just think of it this way, it's not like you have anything better to do. And the longer you wait, the more you'll be "out of the loop" as they say. I'm glad I follow the trends - helps me blend in. Who wants to be unique anyway??
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