No Need For Education
Perfume
"He says you smell good
and thinks you're really pretty."
Sex
"He said he loves me.
Why would he lie about that?"
High heels
"I met this girl
with legs that go on for days!"
Make up
"I hate it when girls wear make up."
"Oh, is that what you look like in the morning?"
Curves
"You know, a push-up bra wouldn't hurt.
I mean, you're not like her."
Skinny
"I need to fit into my prom dress,
so I'll take one little bite and... throw the rest away."
Pregant
"I'm too young to be a dad!"
"I am not a whore!"
Slut
"Why would he say that...?"
"Hey man, did you hear about --?"
Drugs
"Come on, man, it won't kill you!"
"Don't be such a wimp."
Change
"You can't treat me this way!"
"You know, I just need to remove myself from the situation."
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