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That kid had potential

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"It's a shame. That kid had potential"

A phrase you often hear when a exceptional youth is taken from this world before his/her time. A phrase reserved for the unusually talented or intelligent. 

... and apparently for the cocaine using, girlfriend beating, cheating, bartender boyfriend of his daughter, according to DH.

OT - Kids are self-diagnosing to explain their failures

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Interesting article (one of many out there) on the hottest new trend among Gen Z. Apparently it's now fashionable to diagnose yourself with any number of mental illnesses including (but not limited to): Autism, ADHD, Tourette's, BPD, Anxiety etc. based on what they're seeing on social media (notably TikTok) Why? Because it explains away any troubles they are having in their life (ie. No accountability) and it makes them "unique".

Alright, whose skid is this?

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This was shared on a FB page I follow. If you're wondering why your skid puts in job applications but never gets a call back, he/she might be the proud applicant who submitted the resume below: 

 

Work Experience

Honestly, not much because I just graduated but please see below:

Game of Thrones Expert

Binge watched entire series in one weekend

Stared at screen so long went blind in one a TV, 2011-Present

Stranger Things Expert

July 16th, 2016-Present

Watched each season in two days