For once, I almost never have to pay for cabs or drinks when I'm out, and it is a lottt easier to get into parties that are otherwise full to males.
However, there are some issues that are really bothering me (being a girl) now that I'm in college.
For example, the whole hooking up scene and the countless "walks of shame" I've witnessed are becoming ridiculous. I'm not here to be hypocritical whatsoever, as I'd be lying if I said I haven't experienced it myself... but I feel like some aspects of the issue are just wrong. The thing that really gets me about those walks are the amount of bragging and jokes I hear after them from the guys. It sickens me that men are finding humor in making a girl walk back the morning after a hookup, usually wearing what she wore the night before. Some of the boys seem to keep their fingers crossed in hopes that someone they know will see said girl on her walk back. I know most of the time It's just a one-night-only thing, but really? A girl you seemed to really like and want to be with 12 hours ago you're now making fun of because she had an awkward walk home?
On the other hand, some people love these walks back, as though they just won sort of competition. In these cases, it's no longer the walk of shame, but the "Stride of Pride". I guess if you're gonna walk back in last nights heels- you better walk like you're damn proud of it.
What's your take?
I don’t party too much, so I’ve never experienced the “Walk of Shame” nor the “Stride of Pride.” Even though I don’t go out that much, I know what to expect if I hookup with some guy. It’s fairly typical. You already know that you will have to walk back the next morning when you decide to spend the night in a guy’s room. If that’s something you’re going to be ashamed of, then perhaps it’s not something you should do. However, if it is what you really want to do, then strut the next morning like you’re walking down a runway. The Walk of Shame is disgraceful and indecent only if you act disgraced and humiliated. The morning after, be proud of what you’ve done and walk with your head high. If you can’t do that, then perhaps it is time to reevaluate your priorities.
ReplyDeleteI'll be honest, I'm rather surprised you've got the guts to admit you've taken walks of shame on your blog intended for english class, but it makes for an interesting topic, no doubt. L.K. Reid is right, though. If you're gunna do that, you'd best be willing to put up with the consequences and be proud of it. Otherwise, how will you live with yourself?
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