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#hashtagsmakeusignorant


Popular vernacular proceeded by a #

I remember when a # was followed by the digits if a woman or man

A person of personal interest

But now I find it interesting that our culture has been invaded by the social media phenom

#YOLO but really do we really live if we don’t take advantage of the opportunities to be educated

#YOWO not a directive just to write once but to inspire a movement in the minds of young people in America

Young people that can’t speak with conviction or in an educated manner

Due to the degradation of our language brought on by this invasion being socially acceptable

I!

You!

We!

Should not accept this!

So tweet/facebook/snapchat/instagram this LEARN

Get an education

Do not fall victim to society as we currently accept it

Become something

Do something

#YOHOCTBAPMOS

“You only have one chance to become a productive member of society”

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