Teenager

Girls.

We can't have too many guy friends,

Because then we must be sleeping around.

We can't hang out with a guy unless we are dating them

We can't wear clothes that make us feel pretty,

Unless we are seeking attention.

We can't wear makeup without trying to impress someone.

We can't be a blonde unless we act dumb,

We can't have brown hair unless we are ugly.

We get asked to send nudes,

The moment we are thought to look nice,

Asked on the daily, if we have an ass. Big boobs?

Are we short or too tall? Gotta be perfect.

Beautiful blue eyes? If not move on.

Slim? If not leave.

You dont wanna have sex every day? You aren’t exciting.

Don't go out all the time? Don't party? Don't smoke or drink?

You are boring, and uncool.

You need to be a Victoria Secrets model.

Guys.

Can't be feminine, without being gay.

Can’t be handsome without being a player.

Too weird if you play games all day,

Too weird if you don't play at all.

Being a football player makes you dumb,

Being an artist makes you weak.

Cry and you are a wimp,

Don’t cry and you have no heart.

Too short and girls dont like you,

Too tall and girls dont like you.

No muscle and you get picked on,

Too much muscle and you are seeking attention.

You need to have the perfect amount of facial hair,

Or you are either a baby or monkey.

You can’t be too skinny or too fat,

Or you will never get anyone.

You need to be Calvin Klein Models

 

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