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sleepyzombie
SPRINGFIELD/MA
Joined: 07/09/07
Posts: 965
February 25th, 2008 - 4:27 PM

There are plenty of amazing people on MOC I figured!
Ummm my basic question being was it worth it that you did/didn't go?
O_O?
Is it really as important as people say it is?????
and say you're prom is innn Arpil (Possibly may?) When do you ask a person to go with you?!?!
My friend has just made me very nervous about this and I need some helpful advice?
(or just mockery of high school/prom in general)


aginginrhythm
SAN FRANCISCO/CA
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 1912
February 25th, 2008 - 4:32 PM

Prom is fun if you're going with someone you genuinely enjoy being around. I'd say it's worth it, if only to say you went.


EnderWiggin
LAKE FOREST/CA
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 8919
February 25th, 2008 - 4:33 PM

It was worth it.

I didn't go to Highschool, I was taking College classes at the time, so I went to somebody else's prom.

But you should go.

Go ahead and start asking friends ASAP. Or you can just say "F it" and go "stag" with your friends.


invincibleonce
DAYTON/OH
Joined: 12/31/07
Posts: 72
February 25th, 2008 - 4:35 PM

Well I would say that it is not that important, granted I did not go to any of my proms including senior year. I hated the high school that I was at for junior and senior year, so I decided that I didn't need to go.


theryan
BOSTON/MA
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 6072
February 25th, 2008 - 4:36 PM

GirlPout Said:
You're an idiot.


easy tiger

sleepyzombie Said:
There are plenty of amazing people on MOC I figured!
Ummm my basic question being was it worth it that you did/didn't go?
O_O?
Is it really as important as people say it is?????
and say you're prom is innn Arpil (Possibly may?) When do you ask a person to go with you?!?!
My friend has just made me very nervous about this and I need some helpful advice?
(or just mockery of high school/prom in general)


if you don't go, you'll always wonder what you missed. unless you have something else that's killer planned for that night, you should def. go


beardofdoom
SEMINOLE/FL
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 2709
February 25th, 2008 - 4:38 PM

i had an alright time both times i went. i had a lot of good friends and went with them.

funny side note, i was pretty poor, so i couldn't afford the limo with everyone else. i had a real POS car. 1974 plymouth duster. no ac, no seatbelts, lots of rust though. so i borrowed the nicest car i could get my hands on, my older brother's 87 grand am. (not trans am. grand am) long story short, the night almost ended (but was saved by my awesome neighbor with a rescue vehicle) before dinner with me standing on the side of the road in a tuxedo screaming obscenities while the radiator spilled onto the street.
fun times.


thecabbler
sudbury
Joined: 02/19/08
Posts: 1204
February 25th, 2008 - 4:42 PM

GirlPout Said:
How is this kid *not* an idiot, please?

well first of all they aren`t pretentious or self important


EnderWiggin
LAKE FOREST/CA
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 8919
February 25th, 2008 - 4:43 PM

GirlPout Said:
How is this kid *not* an idiot, please?


I don't know, how are you not a strung-out attention whore?


CMaureen
GENESEO/NY
Joined: 02/18/08
Posts: 68
February 25th, 2008 - 4:45 PM

It's worth it. I wasn't sure about going either but I'm glad I did.
Although one year I went by myself and the second time with a date and I thought it was a lot more fun just going with a group of friends.


CMaureen
GENESEO/NY
Joined: 02/18/08
Posts: 68
February 25th, 2008 - 4:46 PM

Oh, and I asked my date around this time. Don't really worry about asking too soon, because it'd really suck to wait too long and have them go with someone else.


sleepyzombie
SPRINGFIELD/MA
Joined: 07/09/07
Posts: 965
February 25th, 2008 - 4:47 PM

beardofdoom Said:
i had an alright time both times i went. i had a lot of good friends and went with them.

funny side note, i was pretty poor, so i couldn't afford the limo with everyone else. i had a real POS car. 1974 plymouth duster. no ac, no seatbelts, lots of rust though. so i borrowed the nicest car i could get my hands on, my older brother's 87 grand am. (not trans am. grand am) long story short, the night almost ended (but was saved by my awesome neighbor with a rescue vehicle) before dinner with me standing on the side of the road in a tuxedo screaming obscenities while the radiator spilled onto the street.
fun times.

this is a good story.
You guys are making me excited now instead of terrified!!
THANKS!
GirlPout Said:
You're an idiot.

I'm sorry you feel this way
D:


Cynthia
Montréal
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 2697
February 25th, 2008 - 4:48 PM

I didn't go and never had any regrets about it.

But I was a rebel and liked to start my own traditions... for both junior prom and senior prom, i convinced some of my friends to go to a karaoke bar instead.

I think you should go though, I mean, what do you have to lose? If it's lame, you can always leave early with some friends and start a party somewhere else.


TokyoBelle
LAKELAND/FL
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 8284
February 25th, 2008 - 4:49 PM

I enjoyed my prom. didnt do anything crazy/stupid either. I regret having not gone to more events in high school, I was a late bloomer in the social dept. plus-getting all dressed up is awesome and you never get to do that when you become an adult(well, its unlikely save for your wedding).

and I would ask someone as soon as you know who you want. dont wait-someone else could snatch them and you should start planning now as far as costs go-transportation, if youll stay overnight with friends, etc


sleepyzombie
SPRINGFIELD/MA
Joined: 07/09/07
Posts: 965
February 25th, 2008 - 4:51 PM

CMaureen Said:
Oh, and I asked my date around this time. Don't really worry about asking too soon, because it'd really suck to wait too long and have them go with someone else.

All my friends are guys so I could probably get someone to go with me
:D
I just don't know who yet!


Juxtaposition
MILWAUKEE/WI
Joined: 09/20/07
Posts: 475
February 25th, 2008 - 4:52 PM

if you have friends to hang out with and don't abhor dress clothes or the moronic plague that is your school, there's no reason not to go. but it never hurts to have a possible back up plan in case the whole thing sucks.


TokyoBelle
LAKELAND/FL
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 8284
February 25th, 2008 - 4:53 PM

my planned date(who didnt attend my school) decided to not go at the last min, so one of my guy friends went. it turned out that I had the hottest date there so dont worry who youll go with-it will work out.


EnderWiggin
LAKE FOREST/CA
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 8919
February 25th, 2008 - 4:54 PM

Juxtaposition Said:
if you have friends to hang out with and don't abhor dress clothes or the moronic plague that is your school, there's no reason not to go. but it never hurts to have a possible back up plan in case the whole thing sucks.


Word. Hell, you can always just make an appearance, and if it sucks have a little afterparty with your friends.

I used to really enjoy dressing up, and wore my own suit to prom. It's sad how many teenagers don't own suits. Anyway, if nothing else it's a great excuse to buy some formal wear, and get yer hair did!


thecabbler
sudbury
Joined: 02/19/08
Posts: 1204
February 25th, 2008 - 4:55 PM

GirlPout Said:
thecabbler Said:
GirlPout Said:
How is this kid *not* an idiot, please?

well first of all they aren`t pretentious or self important
EnderWiggin Said:
GirlPout Said:
How is this kid *not* an idiot, please?


I don't know, how are you not a strung-out attention whore?


Why would such fellows be defending a clearly non-fuctioningly retarded underaged girl?

Ohhhhh, right.


Because they're incredibly creepy.

that`s right you know i`m clearly defending an underaged girl because i`m creepy. as opposed to flaming said person on the internet because i`m a douche


sleepyzombie
SPRINGFIELD/MA
Joined: 07/09/07
Posts: 965
February 25th, 2008 - 4:57 PM

EnderWiggin Said:
Juxtaposition Said:
if you have friends to hang out with and don't abhor dress clothes or the moronic plague that is your school, there's no reason not to go. but it never hurts to have a possible back up plan in case the whole thing sucks.


Word. Hell, you can always just make an appearance, and if it sucks have a little afterparty with your friends.

I used to really enjoy dressing up, and wore my own suit to prom. It's sad how many teenagers don't own suits. Anyway, if nothing else it's a great excuse to buy some formal wear, and get yer hair did!

I cannot wait till I get to dress up!!
I think I now have a couple friends in mind so I will be set on a date almost deffinitley.


Juxtaposition
MILWAUKEE/WI
Joined: 09/20/07
Posts: 475
February 25th, 2008 - 5:10 PM

sounds like you're set....although i don't think missing prom is something that you'll regret/question for the rest of your life. i didn't go and the only regret i have is that i did actually go to high school.


innocentlust
ALBANY/NY
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 2034
February 25th, 2008 - 5:44 PM

I went and it was fun. I went with a really good friend of mine whose school didn't have a prom. We ended up going to a comedy club. Though junior prom we went to play laser tag afterwards and get ice cream which was more fun. The only thing that I hated about the whole prom situation was getting a limo and making everyone pay on time.


theryan
BOSTON/MA
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 6072
February 25th, 2008 - 5:50 PM

spoiler alert: a bunch of guys will put ties on their heads and find it inexplicably hilarious


EnderWiggin
LAKE FOREST/CA
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 8919
February 25th, 2008 - 5:54 PM

Juxtaposition Said:
sounds like you're set....although i don't think missing prom is something that you'll regret/question for the rest of your life. i didn't go and the only regret i have is that i did actually go to high school.


That's funny, because I often regret not having gone to Highschool.

The social interaction you learn in College really doesn't help you at all with 95% of the population.


get_in_the_van
PITTSBURGH/PA
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 1674
February 25th, 2008 - 6:21 PM

I didn't go and haven't thought about it since.
But I hated high school with a fiery passion.


However if you do go, I say pick a good friend and not someone you'd be potentially interested in. I've heard a lot of horror stories.


xleighxcorex
WINCHESTER/VA
Joined: 11/20/07
Posts: 3863
February 25th, 2008 - 6:33 PM

theryan Said:
spoiler alert: a bunch of guys will put ties on their heads and find it inexplicably hilarious


lol! does this happen at every prom? i remember that at mine :)

good times.

oh yeah and....i didnt go to my junior prom becuase i was an idiot but i really didnt miss out on anything. i did go to my senior prom though with a bunch of friends. no date = no pressure and you can dance with whoever you want. i wish i could say i had an awesome time but my high school was pretty small. i was friends with more underclassmen than all the boring people in my class so prom sucked ass because there was barely anyone there and the people who were there, i hated.

homecoming was way more fun for me at the time.


gravytrain009
BROOKLYN/NY
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 5185
February 25th, 2008 - 6:38 PM

I went to mine. I had stupid dress drama, my date had a panic attack in the men's bathroom for anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour (I wasn't really paying attention), and some of my close friends had a shitty time (illness, dates hooking up with other people, etc.). If I had the chance to decide again, I probably wouldn't, but only if I could find something better to do so I wouldn't feel like an asshole. I doubt yours will go down like that, however, and if you think you will have fun you should go.

theryan Said:
spoiler alert: a bunch of guys will put ties on their heads and find it inexplicably hilarious


ties on heads are serious business in my book


idunnolols
CORONA/CA
Joined: 12/01/07
Posts: 3504
February 25th, 2008 - 6:45 PM

i hated hs and everyone in it... so i didnt go... i went to a show insted.. i had a blast at the show... the only people that talked to me about prom said it sucked... i know some people had fun.. but whatever... 12 years later im still ok with not going to my prom....


EnderWiggin
LAKE FOREST/CA
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 8919
February 25th, 2008 - 6:51 PM

get_in_the_van Said:
I didn't go and haven't thought about it since.
But I hated high school with a fiery passion.


However if you do go, I say pick a good friend and not someone you'd be potentially interested in. I've heard a lot of horror stories.


The worst thing that happened at my prom is that my girlfriend dumped me shortly after because I wouldn't put out.


likee_giants

Joined: 01/23/08
Posts: 58
February 25th, 2008 - 7:06 PM

prom is cool, just make sure you dont ask too soon, i was forced to go with my ex boyfriend last year, and it was hella awkward, cause it was either that or dateless.


hathos
PORTLAND/OR
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 6220
February 25th, 2008 - 7:16 PM

EnderWiggin Said:
get_in_the_van Said:
I didn't go and haven't thought about it since.
But I hated high school with a fiery passion.


However if you do go, I say pick a good friend and not someone you'd be potentially interested in. I've heard a lot of horror stories.


The worst thing that happened at my prom is that my girlfriend dumped me shortly after because I wouldn't put out.


wait...you didn't fuck after prom?

dude, you're my boy and all...BUT ARE YOU SURE YOU'RE STRAIGHT?


EnderWiggin
LAKE FOREST/CA
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 8919
February 25th, 2008 - 7:25 PM

I was a late bloomer.

Plus she had some stuff going on--emotional issues--that made me kind of worry.


hathos
PORTLAND/OR
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 6220
February 25th, 2008 - 7:29 PM

"EMOTIONAL ISSUES" MAKE FOR BETTER SEXING


EnderWiggin
LAKE FOREST/CA
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 8919
February 25th, 2008 - 7:32 PM

True, but AIDS don't.


hathos
PORTLAND/OR
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 6220
February 25th, 2008 - 7:33 PM

YOU OBVIOUSLY DIDN'T PAY ATTENTION IN SEX ED CLASS


pink_etoile
WESTERN SPRINGS/IL
Joined: 04/28/07
Posts: 33
February 25th, 2008 - 7:33 PM

i hated high school up until the last two months or so of senior year, so prom was never high on my list of things to do, but i went and had a great time. ignored the guys who had ties on their heads and hung out with my friends and my date. it was a good night, but that is partially because my prom was in downtown chicago.


Juxtaposition
MILWAUKEE/WI
Joined: 09/20/07
Posts: 475
February 25th, 2008 - 7:43 PM

EnderWiggin Said:
Juxtaposition Said:
sounds like you're set....although i don't think missing prom is something that you'll regret/question for the rest of your life. i didn't go and the only regret i have is that i did actually go to high school.


That's funny, because I often regret not having gone to Highschool.

The social interaction you learn in College really doesn't help you at all with 95% of the population.


really? because now that i'm in college i spend an inordinate amount of time getting hit on by old men with bad dental hygiene or guys who tend to go on inane rants about pistol whipping a bitch aka 95% of the male population in my general proximity.


katelyn2
NASHVILLE/TN
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 6542
February 25th, 2008 - 8:51 PM

go to your prom.
make your own dress.
wear comfy shoes.
take that friend of your's that you've wanted as more than a friend for a while.
wear a garter belt.
in the garter, keep a flask...filled with someone delicious.
say hello to your friends.
say hello to your enemies.
say hello to your teachers.
maybe dance a song or two.
then leave about 30 minutes after you've arrived.
then go home & have a party with your friends who've done the same.

that's what i did & it was a lot of fun.


CMaureen
GENESEO/NY
Joined: 02/18/08
Posts: 68
February 25th, 2008 - 8:59 PM

katelyn2 Said:
go to your prom.
make your own dress.
wear comfy shoes.
take that friend of your's that you've wanted as more than a friend for a while.
wear a garter belt.
in the garter, keep a flask...filled with someone delicious.
say hello to your friends.
say hello to your enemies.
say hello to your teachers.
maybe dance a song or two.
then leave about 30 minutes after you've arrived.
then go home & have a party with your friends who've done the same.

that's what i did & it was a lot of fun.


That sounds like an awesome prom.


DONKEY_PUNCH
Borneo
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 28581
February 25th, 2008 - 9:09 PM

Prom is kewl u should go.


get_in_the_van
PITTSBURGH/PA
Joined: 04/24/07
Posts: 1674
February 25th, 2008 - 9:23 PM

get_in_the_van Said:
I didn't go and haven't thought about it since.
But I hated high school with a fiery passion.


However if you do go, I say pick a good friend and not someone you'd be potentially interested in. I've heard a lot of horror stories.

I should also mention that my senior prom was on a boat, which made escape near impossible.
That was a big factor in my overall decision.

I might've gone otherwise.
Might've.


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