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 By Jack Lepiarz May 30, 2006 Oh dear. This past weekend, someone told me that I looked like a Republican. Not only that, but she proceeded to tell me that I looked some arrogant rich kid that went to Delbarton (which is a preppy rich school that is infamous for the jerks it turns out). Personally, I don't mind that one bit. If looking like a Republican means I don't wear black nail polish or dye my hair weird colors, that's okay with me. Of course, that's not to say I dress in pink polo shirts with a popped collar. I would like to take this moment to say that no man can wear pink or pop his collar and call himself a man. He is something that I cannot say in print without having it censored, so I'll leave your imagination to do the job. But like I said, I really don't mind looking like a Republican. In fact, I rather enjoy it, because it makes all the stereotypes for your typical liberal/conservative seem less realistic. For example, I work hard to make myself look presentable and respectable, a characteristic that my father work hard to instill in me at an early age (he tried to bribe me to comb my hair into a part when I was seven years old). However, I never go overboard for fashion. Many of my more fashion-oriented friends often kid me for what they call a "five-day rotation of shirts." I would like to take this moment to put that idea to rest. It's a nine-day rotation. Furthermore, I have an extraordinary amount of spending money. Now, this is not because my parents pay every one of my expenses for me. To be perfectly honest, I try my best to be financially independent--just like a fiscal conservative (gasp!). This is because I work hard and save my money, a trait that both my parents worked hard to instill in me at an early age. Basically, I'm thankful that someone doesn't look right at me and think of me as a loudmouthed liberal with no respect for authority--however true that statement may be. I much prefer to be viewed as the upstanding young man that can carry a normal conversation with adults and fit into society. It makes people trust me a lot more than if they saw me with a tongue ring and black hair down to my waist. But one thing I cannot stand for, however, is when people look at me and think of me as Jim Carrey. I wonder where that impression ever came from anyhow... ------------ About the author: Jack Lepiarz is a senior at Madison High School. Born in Waco, Texas, he lived with the Big Apple Circus for much of his early childhood, eventually moving to Madison, New Jersey, where he now resides. Although he is often described as stubborn and egotistical, he tries to keep an open-mind towards new ideas and treat people the way he would like to be treated. Email: Jackwuzhere42@aol.com Comment on this article here! ------------ All articles are EXCLUSIVE to Useless-Knowledge.com and are not allowed to be posted on other websites. ARTICLE THIEVES WILL BE PROSECUTED! |
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