I am going to have to start severely limiting the time I spend around people who cannot refrain from using the word "drama" outside of the context of artistic performance.
For example: "Man, I used to like her, but she just brings so much drama..." Okay, stop right there. Here's the only way I want to hear the word drama used: "TNT knows drama!". Yes; yes they do. And, Hyena Hell would like to know a lot less about your "drama" than she does at the present moment, thank you all the same.
So unless we're talking Law and Order, let's see if we can't at least extend our vocabulary, if not just abstain from dragging out your dirty laundry- and the equally filthy garb of nearly everyone you've ever met- all over the fucking place.
This whole "drama" thing is a bit new to me. I suspect that "drama" is to the present as the term "issues" was to the nineties: an overused and utterly obnoxious way of describing someone's personal concerns or grievances, especially when said grievances and/or concerns are not kept to one's self, and begin to negatively affect any and all individuals who come into contact with this person.
Here is what I understand about "drama":
1. "Drama" can begin when an individual exercises poor tact, behaves rudely towards other individuals, or generally neglects the accepted standards of social interaction.
2. "Drama" can occur anywhere- at one's work place, one's school, a social gathering, or on the internet- particularly MySpace or other social networking sites.
3. "Drama" usually circulates in a controlled or limited group of individuals who interact under specific circumstances, or for a specific purpose. Examples of this might that all individuals work together, attend school together or have the same concentration in studies. It might also be that the individuals attend the same social gatherings, including but not limited to musical performances. The key factor to consider, however, is that these individuals are bound loosely together by something outside of themselves or their personal control. While it is likely that some or all of the group might be friends, it is not necessary; it is however necessary for all members of the group infected by said "drama" to be at least acquaintances.
4. The obnoxious and infectious qualities of "drama" may be multiplied by seventy-two million if the binding element of the group can be described as a "scene", and if dressing a certain way is explicitly important in gaining inclusion into the group. For example, "drama" in the punk scene > drama at McDonalds; "drama" in the art scene > drama on the sports team.
5. "Drama" may also include any and all overwrought interactions between two individuals who are romantically involved.
6. One major cause of "drama" stems from a lack of equilibrium in the affection felt or shown by two individuals towards each other. It might be that person x wants to be involved romantically with person y, who is completely disinterested in person x. If person y favors a person z over person x, you best believe "drama" will intensify exponentially. Add sexual relations into the equation and complications- as well as "drama"- intensify.
7. Much related to the above cause of "drama", but notably different, is a case in which two individuals with an established and consummated romantic relationship sever their ties with one another, often times demanding that the other members of the group side with one or the other regarding the issue of who was just and who was unjust in the dissolution of said relationship.
8. Again, a slight variation of the above cause of "drama" is when a third individual causes the dissolution of a romantic relationship, or appears romantically involved with one half of the disunited couple after an awkwardly brief time following the breakup.
There are many other forms, facets, and variations of "drama" that I have yet to encounter or explore. But feel quite confident in drawing the conclusion that the avoidance of "starting drama", and/or the refusal to participate in any existing "drama" contribute almost exclusively to one's status as a mature adult. But perhaps the most important part of maintaining one's "mature adult" status is thus: if one finds one's self in a situation that suspiciously resembles "drama", and it cannot be avoided, stopped, ignored or otherwise properly fucking handled, one will refrain from referring to one's unfortunate situation as "drama".
I swear, if I can't go 24 hours without hearing that fucking word and the sordid crap that accompanies, I am going to absolutely lose my poor, rattled mind.
Old, grumpy, and in the way,
-Hyena.
Disclaimer: I am in no way referring to anyone I interact with on this site in the above entry. This probably goes without saying, but I'd rather play it safe, because, you know, I wouldn't want to start any "drama".
For example: "Man, I used to like her, but she just brings so much drama..." Okay, stop right there. Here's the only way I want to hear the word drama used: "TNT knows drama!". Yes; yes they do. And, Hyena Hell would like to know a lot less about your "drama" than she does at the present moment, thank you all the same.
So unless we're talking Law and Order, let's see if we can't at least extend our vocabulary, if not just abstain from dragging out your dirty laundry- and the equally filthy garb of nearly everyone you've ever met- all over the fucking place.
This whole "drama" thing is a bit new to me. I suspect that "drama" is to the present as the term "issues" was to the nineties: an overused and utterly obnoxious way of describing someone's personal concerns or grievances, especially when said grievances and/or concerns are not kept to one's self, and begin to negatively affect any and all individuals who come into contact with this person.
Here is what I understand about "drama":
1. "Drama" can begin when an individual exercises poor tact, behaves rudely towards other individuals, or generally neglects the accepted standards of social interaction.
2. "Drama" can occur anywhere- at one's work place, one's school, a social gathering, or on the internet- particularly MySpace or other social networking sites.
3. "Drama" usually circulates in a controlled or limited group of individuals who interact under specific circumstances, or for a specific purpose. Examples of this might that all individuals work together, attend school together or have the same concentration in studies. It might also be that the individuals attend the same social gatherings, including but not limited to musical performances. The key factor to consider, however, is that these individuals are bound loosely together by something outside of themselves or their personal control. While it is likely that some or all of the group might be friends, it is not necessary; it is however necessary for all members of the group infected by said "drama" to be at least acquaintances.
4. The obnoxious and infectious qualities of "drama" may be multiplied by seventy-two million if the binding element of the group can be described as a "scene", and if dressing a certain way is explicitly important in gaining inclusion into the group. For example, "drama" in the punk scene > drama at McDonalds; "drama" in the art scene > drama on the sports team.
5. "Drama" may also include any and all overwrought interactions between two individuals who are romantically involved.
6. One major cause of "drama" stems from a lack of equilibrium in the affection felt or shown by two individuals towards each other. It might be that person x wants to be involved romantically with person y, who is completely disinterested in person x. If person y favors a person z over person x, you best believe "drama" will intensify exponentially. Add sexual relations into the equation and complications- as well as "drama"- intensify.
7. Much related to the above cause of "drama", but notably different, is a case in which two individuals with an established and consummated romantic relationship sever their ties with one another, often times demanding that the other members of the group side with one or the other regarding the issue of who was just and who was unjust in the dissolution of said relationship.
8. Again, a slight variation of the above cause of "drama" is when a third individual causes the dissolution of a romantic relationship, or appears romantically involved with one half of the disunited couple after an awkwardly brief time following the breakup.
There are many other forms, facets, and variations of "drama" that I have yet to encounter or explore. But feel quite confident in drawing the conclusion that the avoidance of "starting drama", and/or the refusal to participate in any existing "drama" contribute almost exclusively to one's status as a mature adult. But perhaps the most important part of maintaining one's "mature adult" status is thus: if one finds one's self in a situation that suspiciously resembles "drama", and it cannot be avoided, stopped, ignored or otherwise properly fucking handled, one will refrain from referring to one's unfortunate situation as "drama".
I swear, if I can't go 24 hours without hearing that fucking word and the sordid crap that accompanies, I am going to absolutely lose my poor, rattled mind.
Old, grumpy, and in the way,
-Hyena.
Disclaimer: I am in no way referring to anyone I interact with on this site in the above entry. This probably goes without saying, but I'd rather play it safe, because, you know, I wouldn't want to start any "drama".
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1stxer:
I forgot to ask the other day, how much do you practice for the roller derby?
1stxer:
Perhaps your roller derby competition? I was looking at the new members and I came across this girl Feride .