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InfestedAdam posted...

I wouldn't participate. If I actually cared enough to attend the prom I would only do so with someone I find agreeable. Though honestly I figure some folks attend the prom as a group and simply have a fun time together instead of worrying about finding that one person to go with you.

sounds like a good way to equalize the playing field and get kids to interact with different people in their school

Is this actually a good thing though or would this actually make a difference? Majority of high school students lose contacts with their classmates after graduating. Even with social medias nowadays how many actually keep in touch with former classmates that they weren't close friends with?

JTekashiro posted...

Why didn't you go to prom? My money says "no date and no friends."

In my case you would lose said bet as I simply had no interest in attending the prom. No one bothered to approach me nor did I approach anyone. If I actually wanted to attend the prom I doubt I coulda find anyone wanting to go with me.

Several of my close friends didn't go either. Hell, during middle school, some of us went back to our science class instead of getting the freebie period to attend the 8th grade dance. We actually enjoyed the science class whereas the dance was bloody boring for us.

Sounds like I win, thanks for confirming my suspicions. You didn't go because you lacked friends and a date. You literally said you couldn't have found anybody to go with you even if you wanted to (which you did but it emboldens your pride to say "I never wanted to go"). It is always the same reasons with people.

My advice to you, go live life. Go out there, get dirty and make mistakes. No matter how cool you are somebody will always think you're a loser anyway. Don't be afraid to embarrass yourself once in a while (such as asking a girl to the prom who you are pretty darned sure will say no anyway).