You portray cool as being someone who goes against mainstream culture (the anarchist cookbook, ripping down corporate posters). The interesting part was this line: "In her dreams she wore a black bandanna around her face and the same outfit as Artie from Pete and Pete. A true hero." That made me think, maybe this idea of cool is actually mainstream, because everyone wants to be a hero, a star, the main character. We just choose to seek that attention through different forms, depending on who's hero or star we want to become. But again, it seems it's all about pleasing and receiving attention from the audience. But then you know what, Petunia seemed pretty pleased to be a "hidden" hero, requiring no one around to admire her work other than her trusty dog. That, I think is cool.
Good Job =)
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Carol,
Haha...I liked your story. I think it's what a lot of guys go through. They try to impress their "boys" and bag the girls. But in it, you see a lot of insecurity and low self esteem. That kinda makes me sympathetic towards the character, even though it doesn't seem like his personality is very likable. The struggle to be popular is like the lottery; many will play, few will win. But what about those, who like your character, can't win? It's not a good feeling to get rejected, but I feel that he should stop trying to make people like him who don't like him, and just turn his attention elsewhere. He'd be a lot happier.
Good Job on the story =)
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Moe,
This sounds like a typical day at SOF. It seems like your idea of a cool person is someone who just goes with the flow, and doesn't worry to much. Also, your character talks back a bit to the teacher, which is basically what goes on every day. I think your story did a good job of being realistic, and reflecting what high school life is like. But, is this your idea of what cool is as well, or just a mirror of what takes place?
Overall, Good Job =)
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Dylan,
This basically sums it up: "'look man' Johnny said calmly, "I'm gonna be in this academic factory for the next few hours, leave then come back tomorrow for the next few hours. So excuse me for not trying to enjoy the few happy moments I get." First off, so true. Second, it seems that the idea of cool here is an easygoing person, who has a grip on what their personal values are, and are willing to stand up to authority if they are challenged. I think the character is actually more mature or intelligent than somebody who is purely school-driven, and does not take time out to enjoy life and relax. Because really, what's the point in life if it's not going to be enjoyed?
Good Job =)
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Jace,
I loved this quote: "Life is like a balloon. When your born your filled with air, but as you go on living the air starts deflating. 'No you can't eat crayons' (air leaves). 'You can't go to that school' (air leaves). 'You might not go to college' (air leaves). There is no way to stay fully inflated with life." This is the perfect description of growing up. Kinda like when you loose your "innocence", and don't have that perfect view of the world anymore. It kinda makes you long to be a little kid again, because the world appeared so differently. Your idea of cool is more subtle, and that in itself is like a kid...to them, everything about life and the world itself is cool. And then they grow up.
Good Job =)
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