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[onmyneck]

It's disappointing that the future has yet to give up on some of the barbaric, uncivilized customs of the past. The high school prom, for instance.

And with prom season coming up on this summer's social calendar, I'm spoiled for choice on which of my many outfits I should wear. I do have my signature style of staying at home and watching a marathon of Ice Road Truckers, but I wouldn't want to show anyone up. Adolescence is a tricky time.

In case some of the older members of this network feel left out, feel free to tell us about your experiences at prom. The most awkward story wins a t-shirt.

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[shiniest]

I hadnt even heard of proms before I came here really

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[onmyneck]

You hardly missed much. Unless you like ritual humiliation.

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[shiniest]

Hows that?

[onmyneck]

Slow dancing in heels. Need I say more?

[shiniest]

That is pretty near impossible.

[onmyneck]

And yet, it's the expectation.

[shiniest]

I guess some people can manage it but expectin it of everyone is silly

[onmyneck]

It's certainly not my idea of an enchanted evening.

[shiniest]

Isnt dressing up kinda fun though? Impractical shoes aside

[onmyneck]

Not really. I don't see much value in clothing, apart from preventing hypothermia and avoiding arrest.

[shiniest]

Guess its a matter of personal taste, yeah

[onmyneck]

I suppose. Which makes it worse that the event is practically forced on everyone.

[shiniest]

See and that just isnt fair.

[onmyneck]

Thus, my philosophy of avoiding the event entirely.

[shiniest]

Its one way to go about it I guess