I was wondering what it took to be cool. I already wear all black, the facial hair will come in once I hit menopause, and I've always wanted to learn to speak European. I'm on my way to coolness. Woot!
Too bad it's not something more like, 'be kind', 'give away something to someone who needs it', 'smile at people' 'tell my parents I love them', or 'compliment 5 people'.
@15: Too bad "cool" has never meant "boy scout." Also, you're taking these suggestions more seriously than you ought to. They're basically all ridiculous, and that's the point.
@16 I realize the childlike nature of this list, but it's rooted in something. Our society sends the message that commercial bullshit and puffing up your chest for everybody to see is what will make people respect you, and it's not. People will like you because you're not a dick, and that you're giving of yourself. It doesn't mean being a boyscout, it means being a selfless adult.
@19: Keep thinking that, I guess. You're treading the fine line between optimism and schizophrenia, in my opinion. There is much to be said for acting like an adult, but popularity is not at the top of the list.
Sorry, but you are terribly naive. And I say that as someone who is dedicated to being what you describe as an adult. Or at least trying to be.
anyone else out there notice that nowadays there is absolutely nothing countercultural about hipness nowadays? sadly I have recognized all of these stupid fucking trends. if coolness has to exist it can at least be threatening, subversive, like it used to be.
@20 Your being threatened by good says more about you than it says anything about coolness. The people in my circle who are popular are the kind and giving ones.
Least likely way to be cool. Taking advice from magazines or blogs on what's cool.
Get a tattoo
Fly a helicopter
Vaguely allude to a past heroin addiction
Know someone famous
Die young
Sorry, but you are terribly naive. And I say that as someone who is dedicated to being what you describe as an adult. Or at least trying to be.
funny slog post in any case
1) Don't make a list about ways to be cool...