Boys,
Boys, Boys
Ciara O’Donovan
Ard Scoil Pobail, Beanntrai,
Co. Kerry
(This article is entirely
fictitious and doesn't refer to specific persons. It is just a generalisation
and does not aim to stereotype.)
Similar clothes, hairstyles,
hobbies and hangouts, my article is about the obvious: 'the typical group
of lads'. They exist in schools, on the street, in discos, at matches
and all other unmentioned social gatherings.
1. The intellectual:
He is ambitious and works at his studies; he likes school and wants to
succeed in life. But this poor lad is jeered at by his so-called group
of friends for being a suck, teachers pet, lick-ass, and a lot more. Deep
down they are jealous of him and perhaps they long to be just as brainy.
2. The macho man: He
is strong in a physical way and likes to exaggerate this masculinity.
He likes to demonstrate his male powers to girls by fighting, name calling
and acting the 'hard man'. He doesn't realise that everybody smirks and
laughs behind his back. If he did, his pride and high opinion of himself
would be seriously wounded.
3. The misogynist:
Although quite unusual among the male population, this boy has a profound
hatred for women. Perhaps it is due to his family background, being let
down by girls or just maybe he doesn't know how to communicate with them
and therefore develops this unorthodox opinion of the female species.
4. The sleaze bag:
A sordid and sneaky individual, the slimeball of the gang. Sometimes he
is admired by his fellow gang members for being so forward with girls.
He is a womaniser and likes to joke about female’s sexuality. Some girls
find him amusing and others think he is discriminating against womanhood.
5. The complex one:
Psychologists couldn't figure out what is going on in this boy’s head.
His behaviour and character is somewhat abnormal. One minute he is moody
and the next he is hyperactive. Nobody can work out this boy’s personality.
Is he shy, frustrated, angry, loving or what?
6. The softy: Butter
wouldn't melt in this boy’s mouth; he is a natural charmer with a list
of long term girlfriends. He is the type to bring home to your mother.
His traits consist of being sensible, honest, caring, loving, genuine
and intelligent - the list goes on. You'd wonder how his friends accept
this boy; well I suppose they ask for advice about their girlfriends.
7. The violator: A
dangerous boy, he gets thrills out of committing violence and talks all
day about weapons and violent films. His violent streak began at an early
age and gets worse as he fights through puberty. The other lads love his
impulsive nature and spontaneity. Along with violence this boy is also
over enthusiastic about sex.
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