Messing with the flow

By bucket · Jan 29, 2010 · 564 · 3
  1. A certain facet of my personality that many destest about me is my desire to argue, and more importantly, disagree with the norm. I can't help but feel scorn and distaste of those who submit so willingly and entirely to conformism, and try so desperatly hard to fit in.

    I suppose, however, that I can't entirely critisize conformism because to an extent its part of human nature, and I myself am somewhat a victim to its malevolent power. However, there is a point where one should strive to quench the thirst, and not drown yourself fully in what you think will impress your peers.

    I don't know why I've grown up so desperate to non-conform. It's probably something to do with my childhood, as many parts of our personalities are shaped during that period, but I will probably never know for sure. I do know, however, that I will never be content to simply "stick with the status quo" as High School Musical preaches. I will always be one to "mess with the flow."

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  1. DragonGrim
    Actually, the idea in western culture of being an individual, a special person, is the norm. Therefore, trying not to fit in is actually conforming. Trying to be like everyone else would be rebelling.:D
    DragonGrim, Jan 30, 2010
  2. bucket
    I disagree. Advertisement and companies these days are all about getting people to act, look, and dress alike. I see it every day as I walk around my high school. Not shopping at the same store as everyone is deeply frowned upon. I mean, just look at the lyrics to High School Musical; "Stick with the status quo". Conformism is a staple of American society.
    bucket, Jan 30, 2010
  3. Blue Screen of Death
    Actually, I think you are both right. There are those who wish to conform with everything, just to fit in. Then there are those who do not fit into this norm. But therein lies the problem. For those who can see these two sides, there is a choice. Fit in with a greedy norm, be the opposite, yet still rather greedy side, or just try to be the outlier and do nothing to fit into either side. This itself rises problems, however, seeing as when more and more people become this, then it too becomes a norm. It's a vicious cycle in which there is no escape. Sure, if a new model of behavior arises, someone may feel smug for being out of a norm, but it won't last as others join in.

    In the end, all I have to say is "Well, what the crap do I do now?"
    Blue Screen of Death, Jan 31, 2010
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