Asserting that one is "the hot friend" comes with some connotations. Being "hot" in America means, more than anything else, being sexually available. When being "hot" (or white, thin, and sexually available) is the ultimate goal for American females (you don't see many t-shirts that say "I'm The Smart Friend"), it's no wonder that so many of us feel inadequate, despite our accomplishments.
Thanks, Dollar General Store, for reminding American females that the content of their character and the depth of their knowledge don't mean anything if they're not "hot."
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one of my 4th grade students wore that shirt today, she's 9. I wanted to shake her mom and say WAKE UP...most 9 year olds don't buy their own clothes!!!!!
yes it was me!!!!
Or you could look at the shirt and laugh at it. And when you feel inadequate it might be because Bill Gates has a Mcdonalds in his house and is worth more money than you will ever make in your life.
Wow, Colt. That was really informative. Anything else to add?
Hope you noted the heavy sarcasm.
Thank you to the anonymous commentor; we discussed the sexualization of young people on our radio show a few weeks ago. At nine, the girl who wore this shirt is learning that beauty is more important than intelligence, and that being "hot" is attention-getting.
This kind of this sucks.
Great post, Amelia.
I wish I could be the Hot friend. Wait... I am.
Oh Geoff, you are definitely my hot friend.
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