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The Comprehensive (Compressed) Guide to Middle School Life, No. 1: Introduction

So. You’re a middle schooler. Perhaps you’re even a middle-aged man, despondent about your addiction to ficlets and that nasty onion smell you can’t get rid of.

Either way, actual middle schooler or middle-aged man trying to regain his youth, you’ve come to the right place. This is a comprehensive (yet compressed) guide to the operations of the middle school infrastructure, both social and educational (mostly social, like middle school itself), written by one who is in the mix right now.

Now, there are two main classes in the middle school ecosystem: 1) sports players and 2) those who can get a grounded college degree. No, no, nevermind – there are far more classes. To name a few:

Emo – a sub-branch of the species Goth, which spawns from Punk, all of which collectively form “Rebel.”

Dumb Blondes – Generally speaking, one doesn’t have to be blonde to be a “dumb blonde.” These are mainly the ones who get by on their money, looks – but not brains. “What’s the first president’s name again?”

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The Comprehensive (Compressed) Guide to Middle School Life, No. 1: Introduction
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Posted about 1 month ago

Ha! I can really picture this in a brochure with a little picture of some guy with eye liner caked on and a girl with a lollipop in her mouth with a book upside-down.
The Comprehensive (Compressed) Guide to Middle School Life, No. 1: Introduction
thebetweenspace
Posted about 1 month ago

A bright spot in my day. If I’d only had this guide when I was in the fray myself!
The Comprehensive (Compressed) Guide to Middle School Life, No. 1: Introduction
THX 0477
Posted about 1 month ago

I was just talking about how much this epoch of my life sucked. Effective and amusing voice adopted here.
The Comprehensive (Compressed) Guide to Middle School Life, No. 1: Introduction
Ridcully Calvert
Posted about 1 month ago

And now I had to be reminded of my onion smell. Thanks a lot :-)

LoA
The Comprehensive (Compressed) Guide to Middle School Life, No. 1: Introduction
paper flowers
Posted about 1 month ago

Haha, this is good stuff. A good idea for a ficlet series.
LoA
The Comprehensive (Compressed) Guide to Middle School Life, No. 1: Introduction
BernerOberland
Posted about 1 month ago

I dont fit those categoreis.
The Comprehensive (Compressed) Guide to Middle School Life, No. 1: Introduction
Alexa ♥
Posted about 1 month ago

Perhaps you’re even a middle-aged man, despondent about your addiction to ficlets and that nasty onion smell you can’t get rid of.

Not that you’re pointing fingers at anyone. . .
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LoA
The Comprehensive (Compressed) Guide to Middle School Life, No. 1: Introduction
Bigkittyproductions
Posted about 1 month ago

Your dumb blonde theory was completely correct but I would’ve liked a clothing secription too… just to clarify.
The Comprehensive (Compressed) Guide to Middle School Life, No. 1: Introduction
Bigkittyproductions
Posted about 1 month ago

Your dumb blonde theory was completely correct but I would’ve liked a clothing secription too… just to clarify.
The Comprehensive (Compressed) Guide to Middle School Life, No. 1: Introduction
invisibility_disability
Posted about 1 month ago

hahahahah.
The Comprehensive (Compressed) Guide to Middle School Life, No. 1: Introduction
OrangeOreos
Posted about 1 month ago

Middle school…

Can’t say they’re all good memories.

Awesome guide!
The Comprehensive (Compressed) Guide to Middle School Life, No. 1: Introduction
Fantasy
Posted about 1 month ago

i know plenty of dumb blondes that get A’s on their report card. what are these teachers thinking?!?!?!?!!
The Comprehensive (Compressed) Guide to Middle School Life, No. 1: Introduction
Fantasy
Posted about 1 month ago

i forgot to add in my last comment that, considering you’re only in middle school, you’re an AMAZING writer!!! keep up the great work!!
The Comprehensive (Compressed) Guide to Middle School Life, No. 1: Introduction
Storykeeper of Fae
Posted 7 days ago

Middle school is dumb and the clique-iest situation ever. High school gets better, or at least in my town. People in middle school who fall under stereotypes try to, so they can get a handle on their changing persona. It gets better, Stovo. It does.