It depends of course, but they tend to be awful human beings.
The reason Mr. Hawk would say such a ridiculous thing is because he would never actually be able to talk to a cheerleader. Tbh just because you guys may have had poor experiences with so-called "jocks" just like mr. hawk apparently did with the cheerleaders doesn't justify stereotyping, I mean, considering some of you actively identify as SJW's or whatever.
Jocks are a privileged group in society. Just like I feel no qualm about insulting whites or men, I have no problem calling out jocks. And yes, I know that all generalizations are factually wrong, but in the context of this poll it makes sense.
You know I'm against Deluge-ing posts on principle, Tony, but Jesus this was tempting. "Jocks are a privileged group". Are we living in a John Hughes movie?
Aren't they? Privilege can mean many different things, it's not necessarily economic or racial. Maybe I'm not familiar enough with the meaning of "jock", aren't they the popular guys who do well at sports, are the leaders of a large clique, and are always the center of attention?
"Jock" is just a colloquial term for guys who are interested in sports-either playing and/or talking about them. Sure there are some negative connotations and stereotypes assigned to them...but really, who cares?
Which brings me to the comment about "popular, cliquey guys who are always the center of attention." No offense, Tony, but that sounds a lot like something a less self-confident, insecure high school guy who is a tad jealous of the (real or perceived-really, it's often more the latter) popularity of
other people (note that the grass always seems to be greener with other people!
).
I know this, because that was
me in middle and high school. But I eventually realized that carrying a chip on my shoulder and projecting onto other people my own insecurities was doing me no favors, socially or personally. Honestly, most people really don't care what your own interests (sports, politics, etc.) are, as long as you own up to them and don't try to be something you're not. It really has little bearing on your "popularity" (which is another thing from high school that you should eventually stop caring about).
I hope you understand that I say this with all due respect.
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