Why Can't Guys Like Dance and Drama?
Sun, 5 Aug 2001, 05:10 pmGilly13 posts in thread
Why Can't Guys Like Dance and Drama?
Sun, 5 Aug 2001, 05:10 pmI have participated in the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge for 2 years straight. For 2 years straight I have been called a poof, f*ck head and the like just because I am good at and like dancing. Drama also bring ridicule but not as much as dancing. For both years I have ignored what all the other guys in my year have said and done what I want because I like it, and in the theory that if I don't show that it gets to me they will stop. Part reason why I did it this year was because I wanted to show them that they weren't getting through to me and no matter what they say or do I will continue what I am doing.
If there is anyone out there who has suffered the ridicule and the hurt as much as or maybe more than I have or if there is any suggestions to help me I would be more than greatful. Comments???
Cheers,
Alan Gill
If there is anyone out there who has suffered the ridicule and the hurt as much as or maybe more than I have or if there is any suggestions to help me I would be more than greatful. Comments???
Cheers,
Alan Gill
RE: Why Can't Guys Like Dance and Drama?
Tue, 7 Aug 2001, 06:44 pmHowdy Alan,
Having done eight years of ballet through Primary School and High school and never having the bastards let up even after I did quit (and turned to normal theatre instead), I have to say all the ideas supplied here are great ones, but don't necessarily work.
I tried to fight back, both verbally and physically (Though anyone who's seen me knows that's kind of a laugh to see), I also ignored it.
Unfortunately for me, none of these worked. It just kept going and going. But hey, It became background noise after a while and even when I didn't take heart, I found friends in unexpected places standing up for me instead, forcing the other gits to think about it.
I still act, dance and sing (or at least try to) and when yer out of high school, you'll find people actually start showing you respect for having the guts to get on stage.
Bide your time. It will get better. Tho I wouldn't recomend starting fights unless yer bigger than the other kids:)
Take care,
Anthony
Having done eight years of ballet through Primary School and High school and never having the bastards let up even after I did quit (and turned to normal theatre instead), I have to say all the ideas supplied here are great ones, but don't necessarily work.
I tried to fight back, both verbally and physically (Though anyone who's seen me knows that's kind of a laugh to see), I also ignored it.
Unfortunately for me, none of these worked. It just kept going and going. But hey, It became background noise after a while and even when I didn't take heart, I found friends in unexpected places standing up for me instead, forcing the other gits to think about it.
I still act, dance and sing (or at least try to) and when yer out of high school, you'll find people actually start showing you respect for having the guts to get on stage.
Bide your time. It will get better. Tho I wouldn't recomend starting fights unless yer bigger than the other kids:)
Take care,
Anthony