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Every High School Student: Watch This.

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jblaski
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I saw this a couple days ago, and absolutely loved it. Seems to be blowing up all over the internet now. This man speaks 100% the truth. If you disagree with him, you are the problem.

Jun 11 2012 2:44PM
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jblaski
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And the correct size:
Jun 11 2012 2:45PM
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whipple
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need. sparknotes.
Jun 11 2012 3:06PM
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howlongcanausern
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you're not special, congrats, have a nice life.
Jun 11 2012 3:08PM
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PopsicleStand
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there was already a thread on this I believe but yes, its viral, and yes, its sweet.

unfortunately, this was probably too late for about a whole generation of kids.
Jun 11 2012 3:09PM
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bdarb207
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Good speech better repost.
Jun 11 2012 3:10PM
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whipple
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someone sounds mad. Having a bad day?
Jun 11 2012 10:37PM
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Pool.
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those were the sparknotes you asked for
Jun 11 2012 10:40PM
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*Bird
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#yolo
Jun 11 2012 10:45PM
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.AR6rider.
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Looks like you might need sparknotes for the sparknotes.
Jun 11 2012 10:47PM
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miroz
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I usually don't find you funny.

But today you're funny.

Nice.

...but you're still not special.
Jun 11 2012 10:51PM
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Lucas
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Jun 11 2012 10:54PM
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Stickity
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i am in fact special in the sense that i am different from the usual.
am i better or greater?
no
will i make a difference and be remembered throughout time?
fuck no but that's perfectly fine
but i am special
AND SO ARE YOU
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Jun 11 2012 10:58PM
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Stickity
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also, the universe does have a center

that guys a prick who obviously and ironically thinks he's hot shit
Jun 11 2012 11:00PM
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.AR6rider.
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You are correct. It is me.
Jun 11 2012 11:02PM
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*monsterskier*
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i wasn't going to open this thread but now i'm glad i did
Jun 11 2012 11:10PM
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whipple
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hahahahaha
Jun 12 2012 1:47AM
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E__
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This.
Jun 12 2012 1:50AM
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whipple
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looks like i should have read the title of the video. COME ON WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE THOUGHT throw me a bone
Jun 12 2012 1:57AM
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.R-Lohin
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I guess youre on of those special kids. Drater
Jun 12 2012 2:12AM
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bighomieflock
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I made it 1 minute in before I was bored by him talking about weddings
Jun 12 2012 2:18AM
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.R-Lohin
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Wanna know how I know youre 13
Jun 12 2012 2:46AM
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.AR6rider.
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I'm almost 24 and I got bored at about the same spot.
Jun 12 2012 2:47AM
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.R-Lohin
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Just keep watching. It gets intresting
Jun 12 2012 2:48AM
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fujarome
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i'm sick of the whole anti-grad speech speech.


yes, everyone gets it. Life is hard, people aren't as entitled as they like to think they are. Most people know that.

You gotta go and be an ass about it the day they've finally attained their first real accomplishment in life?

Just give the usual speech. Life is hard, be prepared to work, it's going to be harder than you think, congratulations, done. I could make a grad speech last 20 seconds.
Jun 12 2012 3:05AM
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CassiusClay
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I agree, for once, with fujarome. This shits a waste of time. Nobody needs someone breathing down your throat on graduation day - you'll get more than enough of that in your career. Everyone knows when you graduate high school you're not even close to on top of the world... and given the speech, I'd imagine the speaker isn't either. Life IS hard, but you don't need a dickhead at graduation letting you know that. You roll with the punches and make the best of what you can.
Jun 12 2012 3:39AM
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CassiusClay
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After looking this guy up, I'm shocked. All I've learned is jealousy seems to be a bitch. (1) I hope the students heard his message... and planned on not ending up like him, (2) in the position he's in, he shouldn't even be considered to give a commencement speech, (3) hopefully he's fired. There are plenty more qualified individuals who don't mourn on their own failures, ready to teach.
Jun 12 2012 3:52AM
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Davy.Crockett
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my civics teacher read us this. not really sure how i feel about it
Jun 12 2012 3:55AM
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eheath
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He's right, high school is a joke, even if you got all As and took AP courses, you probably still didn't try very hard. One big thing that hit me my first year of college was that HS was the biggest waste of time, we spent an entire year, going to class for 7 hrs a day, learning the same amount of material that is covered in 18 credit hours in college. 6 classes, 3 hrs a week, for 4 months vs 7 classes a day, 7 hrs a week for 9 months. What the fuck high school, Y U LRN SO SLOW.
Jun 12 2012 4:10AM
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CassiusClay
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In terms of what I've seen on here, you didn't exactly get on track very fast either.
Jun 12 2012 4:36AM
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REDFRO420
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am i the only one who found this really boring?
Jun 12 2012 9:35AM
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tripnip
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i thought it was a very good speech.
Jun 12 2012 11:40AM
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bdarb207
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At least he took it upon himself to give them real advice in a situation where that's exactly what he's there to do. Sounds like a school in a place with plenty of kids who feel entitled. If they were upset about that then they missed the whole message. Like you said everyone knows life is hard, the same way everyone knows that they've achieved something that day. They don't new someone to go in there and blow smoke up their ass they all have plenty of grad parties afterward for that.
Jun 13 2012 6:57PM
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howlongcanausern
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it wasn't particularly insightful or interesting
Jun 13 2012 7:01PM
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asapCferg
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wepost sowwy.....but i love this speech..this guys the man. Kids are treated to gently this generation, they need to work hard and learn to not have everything handed to them because they are considered "special"..like he said there are so many talented kids in every aspect of the world out there..which hense the talent does not seem as outstanding because so many people are like them as well. Sorta gives you a new, realistic perspective on things
Jun 13 2012 7:02PM
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B-WASS
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just out of curiosity how old are you? because if your an active member of ns i cant imagine you are much older than this current generation of kids.

this speech is a good reality check, but honestly was it an appropriate time for a reality check? high school graduation is supposed to be a fun carefree time with all of your friends. chances are these kids will be getting a big reality check simply by entering the new college atmosphere with so many more people
Jun 13 2012 7:32PM
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-GL-
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this speach is pretty badass, my history teacher played it in our mission trip meeting. It's really true, people need to get of their high horses and do something.
Jun 13 2012 7:40PM
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jblaski
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But when is a good time for a reality check? When these kids are half way through their first semester of college, failing every class?

When will be another time that he can make a speech that will impact all those kids at a time?

I know HS kids don't see it, I didn't see it when I was there, but your HS graduation ISN'T that big of a moment in your life. HS is easy. Anyone can do it. All you have to do is show up. Look at all the fuck-ups you graduated with, the ones who never did anything. No sports, no extra circulars, no AP classes.

And it's especially poignant in this time of the world. NOTHING is easy. Finding entry level jobs is hard. Thinking that you're going to become some hot shot, making a bunch of money and benefits with only your HS diploma is false. Companies now days are looking for people who are motivated, willing to work hard, and want to do the best work they can. The world doesn't give a crap how many lacrosse goals you scored or how many songs are on your ipod. Kids now days need to realize this NOW, before they get in too deep in college, when they can't dig themselves out of their own hole.
Jun 13 2012 7:48PM
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asapCferg
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im almost 20...going into my sophomore year of college, so yea I'm relatively close in age to them. The town where Im from a lot of people do need reality checks though. They are sheltered in this small white rich town thinking that they are the best..when really there are many people from around the world with all different backgrounds that they have not yet met or experienced life with. Highschool is such a short time if your life, and for me at least was not anything special whatsoever, nor did I really enjoy it. This could be just because Im not a fan of where I'm from or the people I grew up with, but really people need to experience things and live life before they think about how great they are, or even what the definition of special or great really means...just my opinion on it
Jun 13 2012 7:55PM
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.ZT.
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Great video, I live in the town next to Wellesley and those kids needed that. I recommend watching it.
Jun 13 2012 7:59PM
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bangarangmules
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This.
Jun 13 2012 8:08PM
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[~_~]
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The thing is, not everyone gets it. It seems like common sense, but far too many people never grow to realize this well into adulthood. It's nice to have someone lay down some truth rather than the give some trite speech that is going to be ignored by everyone due to its monotony.
Jun 13 2012 8:17PM
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B-WASS
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you bring up a good point, but in this day and age (hopefully) most kids already know they aren't getting a job easily (especially in this economy). I just think that it was somewhat of a downer because he said less of life is hard so your going to need to work you asses off to be somewhat successful and more of, frankly, life sucks.

But, what do I know i don't go to that highschool
Jun 13 2012 8:32PM
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werndog
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oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhh SNAP!
Jun 13 2012 8:47PM
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theBearJew
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I like that guy. One of the best commencements speeches ive heard..

YLOO! You live only once

"Climb the mountain so you can see the world not so the world can see you.... Selflessness is the best thing you can do for yourself"
Jun 14 2012 9:23PM
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.RYAN66
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I feel like this speech should be at freshman orientation and not at a graduation. Having said that it was very well said and just about every high school kid thinks they are something special at some point. Hell I know I did, especially my freshman year, 3 years later I could care less and am "one of those fuck ups" that eheath talked about. In conclusion high school is a joke, I do the minimum to get by and I will still have that same piece of paper that we all will have.
Jun 14 2012 10:55PM
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Chinchi
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this
Jun 14 2012 11:08PM
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