Poll: <----world's stupidest human being.

[SuperGroove]

Today I had to recite a sonnet for my AP English class. It was Sonnet 30 by William Shakespeare. I had memorized it yesterday and I was annoying the hell out of anyone within 5ft of me as I rehearsed it. It was perfect. Well...in rehearsal anyways.

So I'm sitting there minding my own business, and I'm called on to recite my sonnet. No sweat right? WRONG! I get through:

&quot;When to the sessions of sweet silent thought
I summon up remembrance of things past
I sight the lack of many a things I sought...&quot;

That's when I broke down. Everybody started laughing. I mean...I'm normally a funny guy and I kept smiling throughout the whole thing as I struggled for words. It was different though...I really tried hard to prove that I was intelligent. People in that class already think I'm stupid...I think this just topped it off. I felt really bad when my friend started laughing at me. I mean...damn homeboys just don't do that. I took reciting this sonnet so seriously. My teacher saw me distraught, but gave me a 25/60. She came up to me later and told me not to worry about it. It still bothered me. If I was going to prove to anyone that I was intelligent...it was gonna be to her.

After class, I make it a point to go up and recite my sonnet to her. A few halts, but I get through it all. She told me she wasn't going to give me points, but I told her, &quot;I just want you to know that I tried really hard to recite it...I knew it really well before class...I just got really nervous, I'm not doing this for points.&quot; When I messed up, she seemed kinda disgusted, because you know how college professors, turned high school teachers, are.

Right before I went up to her I was asked to write a love sonnet. I'm assuming this is for big points...but I forgot to turn it in She never accepts late work...so oh well I'll share it with you guys

When witty remarks fail me
and the mask I wear becomes all too familiar
who must I seek but thee?
hope abounds when I think you me similar
with raging love
I comfort myself in you
but where art though, my dove?
my love runs amok, with no receipient
I begin my search with much intent
searching high and low
I land myself in detent
astonished by the sight
for as I searched
you await me, eyes sparkling


I wrote it while I felt extremely bad about not being able to recite the poem. At the time, I wanted to punch my friend in the head, bitch slap the girls laughing, and headbutt the group of wiseasses in the back.

After class, I see the girl who's number I asked for, and right before I say hi...she grabs my friend's arm. I say hi...but get no reply Complete dumbass.

Sigh...I truly am the stupidest person ever. Rejecting the hottest girl in school(only 200 kids) back in 8th grade because she rejected me...yes...I'm stupid! She looks like heather locklear, I swear! She says she misses me..but you know what she means. &quot;Your ass is this close to a restraining order, punk!&quot;

Stupid in Colorado,
Paul

 

[Robert01]

Such is life.

Don't worry about high school too much. It's nothing compared to what lies ahead...enjoy it while it lasts.

You should've done what Neo did in The Matrix, but only a few differences in context:
&quot;I give you the finger, you give me the 'A'&quot;

 

[ChrichtonsGirl]

SG, your sonnet was lovely - you'd get an &quot;A&quot; from me. I'm guessing part of the recital assignment was to see if you could overcome your nerves enough to be able to get through it - it wasn't just to prove you could memorize it, but that you could get up and say it in front of everyone, which is why you didn't get the points for doing it afterwards.

But if it's any small consolation, I understand how you feel - and believe me, you're not stupid, just human.

 

[Yeeny]

We have all been there, especially in high school, which is one of the hardest times in our lives. Don't worry about it, you stop worrying about impressing others so much as you get older, and start worrying about impressing yourself instead.

BTW, your sonnet is beautiful. You are very talented Paul.

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

Agree, that's very good work I'd say. Sorry you couldn't find more support in your class.

 

[Total Refected Power]

Remember:

You can't choose your relatives or CLASSMATES!!!!!!! Don't sweat the small stuff. Just concentrate on improving yourself.

 

[SuperGroove]

You guys rule I know I shouldn't sweat all the little people in high school...but it's difficult seeing as though they're my peers that I see day in and day out.

but yea...thanks guys and gals

 

[Azraele]

Don't sweat it. I know how that feels. I took a beginning acting class in college and had to memorize a momologue. I knew it perfectly! Then once I got in front of the class, I got the jitters and blew it. Sometimes tjat happens and it stinks, but all you can do is try to do better next time. The important thing is that you tried, and that's what counts. Don't be so hard on yourself. You did great just taking the time to memorize it.