Everyone is angry all the time. They're angry at the world, because it's not going the way they are planning. They're angry at an enemy. They're angry at a loved one. They're angry at fictitious scenarios They're angry at this at that at everything. No one and nothing, is capable of being loved by everyone or everything. There is never a unanimous verdict. Yes we all agree genocides are bad yeah? No, there are people out there that thinks genocide is or was necessary. See how opinions clash? Creating what kids? Conflict, that's right. Don't talk about world peace, there can never be world peace. At least not in this universe, not the way people are behaving and thinking now. It's literally impossible. But then there are others who believe, that it's not impossible but just improbable. That maybe the case yes, and then some close-minded scholars would shout at them "how can you be so foolish and naive?!" with a booming English voice. Why? I don't know that's how I imagine a scenario would happen, if this blog would ever become a short video which is never.
So what am I saying? I don't know, I'm merely pointing out the obvious that most people seem to forget. That literally every fucking human being in this damned world has a fucking opinion. Sorry for the swears, but it really shows my anger doesn't it? Swearing shows anger, and I'm angry because so many fucking assholes forget this. Oh or maybe not forget, just put aside or disregard this. Well surely it is more time efficient, and more productive because you can never hear every opinion of every person? If you're the president or prime minister of [whatever country you choose], and your goal is to help 'the people' live better etc you need to hear their opinions yes? In terms of what do the people want, what do the people need, the ideas of the people to make this country great. Of course, but surely being someone up so high and mighty with so much power invested in you, you just can't listen to every opinion. Then let's take it to a smaller scale, to a classroom! Yes classrooms are perfect examples! You know why? Because often enough, whether you're in kindergarten or university, the same shit happens every fucking time. What shit? Well the shit that students and teachers (maybe both maybe just one of them) would not take an opinion into account. Let's face it, we all want to speak up whether we're angry about something or to show our love for something.
I've always been told from a young age to speak your mind up, to contribute in class/group activities, to have a say in everything. That's good, we do need to speak up, we do need to contribute, because everyone has a say in something don't they? Often though, these people that have so much things to say, have little opportunity to do it. Why? There are many factors to it, but here are what I think, the main ones:
• They would often be overshadowed by the extroverted talkative know-it-alls
• Social anxiety
• Language barriers
Starting with numero uno. I shouldn't have used the word know-it-all because that seems judgmental, because often I applaud these people. They're not scared to speak up, they speak their opinions out and let the world know in lectures because why not share things they know to contribute to the larger picture? But compare these people, to those stay quiet in class, they seem to be like a know-it-all. Of course they probably not, it's not their fault they're so active in class. In fact, it's an admirable thing! Though I do have to add that this does not apply to everyone, number one also counts as those irritating know-it-alls that think they do know everything and would just keep on talking because they find themselves more superior to others hence their opinions matter more. I call, bullshit. These two types have one common ground, that they tend to overshadow others. Now, I was a quiet kid as a child because of this. Wow those people seem so confident, I can never be as confident as they are because I'm not as pretty, I'm not as thin, I'm not as rich, I'm not as buff, I'm not as outspoken, I'm not as mature, I'm not as experienced or I'm not as successful. My grades are not as good, and my peer relationships sucks. Well that's what happens. And often these people who are used to speaking up and shit are so used to be the only voice of the class, that they often cut people off? Does anyone notice this? I mean come on, there goes a quiet little kid that rarely talks trying to say something and then BAM there you are with your loud voice so everyone can hear cutting that kid off. Is that really fair?
Then we have numero dos. It's like when you're in class, the teacher asked a general question to everyone. Everyone is quiet, but you instantly know the answer. The teacher kept eyeing everyone in class studying their facial expressions whilst the students look down avoiding eye contact. A student yelled out an answer, the teacher applaud at the student's effort but it's the wrong answer. You slap yourself mentally, damn it [your name] get a hold of yourself you know the fucking answer just say it, just say it out loud. Now you're thinking of speaking up, but your heart begins to race you can feel it. Your hand/leg shakes, you look down confused and try to control your breathing so it will go unnoticed to the person sitting next to you. Ah too late you blew your chance to impress the teacher because he moved on to the next question. You suck. Now time for you to regret this moment for the next 5 years.
And now number tres, oh number three yes. I'm not just talking for those who have English as a second language if you happen to study in a English-speaking country. This is just in general, maybe you're an American living in China or a Chinese living in America, bottom line you're not very good at this language. It's also important to point out this doesn't have to be the case, it could also just be your language skills. Moving on, we certainly see people that have the ability to speak without pauses or "Err" and "Um.." in awe, especially if they use difficult vocabulary. Oh wait sorry, I meant those who are prone to use intricate terminologies formulating an astute semblance of one self. Did that even make any sense? I got to be honest with you, I used a thesaurus for the last sentence. But any who, imagine if you have to argue or even worse, go on a debate, with this type of person. They throw in their hard-to-understand language at you, and as you try to keep a calm expression in your head you're going all, "bitch just said whaaaaa?" So again imagine in class, one of your classmate are very active in discussions and her vocabulary is flawless. Her answers would always be so cohesive and straight to the point while she uses correct terminologies. "Who proposed the theory of gravitation?" A teacher would ask. A kid would answer, "Isaac Newton in 1687 after he published Principia which hypothesizes the inverse-square law of universal gravitation!" and you, yes you, all nervous and intimidated by those other kids, speak up and answer "Newton because, of that apple that fell from that tree. Right?"
Am I exaggerating in these scenarios? Perhaps, but think about it. I get intimidated by my classmates often enough, since the first day my mother put me in pre-school, I would just rarely speak. And it's not like teachers don't encourage students to speak up believe me they do, and we often just roll our eyes with a bitch face saying "leave me alone please." It just makes me angry and sad at the same time, that so many people don't get a say in something because other people (both intentionally and unintentionally) think that their opinions are better than most. Maybe that's the case sometimes, for example: Brian Cox's thoughts on the theory of relativity is far more important than the thoughts of an 18 year old schoolgirl getting Cs in physics. But certainly this does not apply in classroom discussions, right? We're floating on the same boat here, we're all studying here, maybe you do have more experiences than I and maybe you are more educated and clever and I'm sorry I don't understand most of your Shakespearian references, or process words as quickly as you do but don't cut me off when I am trying to say something. And try to give other people a chance to talk too, we get you're passionate and you have so many things to say but give other chances to speak up as well there! And don't you dare cut them off or 'finish their sentence' without a louder voice. Capiche?
Rabbit, out.
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