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I just don't get it... Why is that important, especially for kids now, that feel like they need to do a YouTube video asking for a date or doing some meme stuff. Some teens even hire the hottest celebrity or ask them to appear in their prom? This is so bizarre for me, all that just for a frivolous night.

In my country prom was a thing but nowhere near as theatrical, I didn't went to either my prom trip or the party. Also skipped half of my middle school trips.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (7 children)

FWIW I think it is actually a valuable social skill to be encouraged to ask someone out to prom. A lot of people don't have many similar experiences throughout their lives.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (6 children)

I've never been with anyone in my life. I highly doubt it has to do with not going to a dumb party though.

[โ€“] [email protected] 11 points 4 months ago (2 children)

You might consider what's driving you to put people down who are having fun

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