Pokemon and Middle School. Good Combination?

MyNameIsMaddox

MyNameIsMaddox

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Every day i go to pe class and have to deal with 8th graders making fun of me:(. I just keep saying "Why does it matter?" and they just call me names like Ash Ketchum and other stuff. I just don't get it. Why does it matter? Why should they care? I mean what the heck does it really matter that much? I would like to know what all of you say to make people just leave you alone. I wanna get through Middle School with a girlfriend at least and just an ounce of respect ya know? tell me what to do and I will be so grateful. Thanks in advance. Maddox.
 
There are always a couple of options and I feel that they all work.
1. Pick a fight and break one of the kids noses. lol (not advised)
2. Keep it on the down low. I know that it isn't cool to pretend to be someone else but if kids are picking on you then it is a viable option.
3. Tell a teacher. The whole thing will probably then blow up leading to the need for 1 or 2. It may work though.
4. Be yourself. They'll stop eventually although not that great for immediate results.

I know that these aren't all of the best options (or the best options) but they could work. Emphasis on COULD.
 
-Yeah... but if you pick a fight, the guys friends will probably attack you too, and unless you're a black-belt (like me) then that is BAD!!

-I always kept it on the Down-Low. Or you could do what my friend did. They'll stop, and if they start up again, tell them you quit. I always found ppl that shared my interest, and we kept it to ourselves.

-Meh, teachers do nothing. I tried once... It didn't help.

You go to a judgemental school... sounds just like my school. I mean A LOT like my school.

But I would tell them that you have quit Pokémon, and then keep it on the DL from there.
 
If you've gone and exposed your likeness towards Pokemon, you've pretty much built your own coffin for the next few years. Though to deal with them, take everything they say with a grain of salt. Don't way any bad comebacks that'll lead to more jokes towards you, so keep it as cool as you can (In all senses of the word).

And don't get hung up on relationships in middle school. Relationships in High School don't even last, and Middle School is the same way, plus they don't really count until High School anyways. >.<
 
Yeah, Dimentio has a point. We had a talk, and 1% of high-school relationships actually go to wedding day.
-__- Relationships fail. :p

you COULD just ignore them... that's what I usually do, and it works great, but if they start pushing/shoving, etc, THAT'S when you get a teacher involved. Then teachers will actually do something about it.
 
I try alot. I tried al those things. No effect. This place is so rude. I'm not gonna quit. Nope never. Well maybe in the distant future. I really don't care what they think. But its the girls man!
 
Well, last year when I was in grade 7 and I got picked on for liking pokemon, well I chose #1. If you just don't show them that you care, they will leave you alone and stop after a little while. Because if you get angry when they pick on you, they will just want to pick on you more!


~Ruler_of_the_Sky~
 
The first option is for when you actually can do something to the person. Not to offend anyone but a 5'3 120lb. 8th grader isn't going to do anything. If you are that obsessed with da ladies, as almost every middle schooler should be, then just find a girl who actually doesn't mind that you play.
 
Just tell them you make money if you win. That'll shut them up, and possibly even get them interested in the game. It worked my jr. year of Highschool.
 
My middle school experience was kind of nasty. People were very cruel to each other, and I got my share of guff for being a Pokémon fan. I went through slump when I convinced myself that Pokémon was the source of all of my problems.

... It wasn't. Middle school was. It's a rough time no matter who or where you are; you've just got to be brave. You'll look back on it and laugh at those stooges who used to mess with you, and realize how sad it was that they couldn't find anything else to do. The best you can do is hold your head up high and stand your ground. Things will get better as those jerks around you grow up (or drop out). ;)
 
2d165 said:
^told em that too
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Well the problem could be that your in middle school. The kids that make fun of you are probably middle-upper middle class and get anything they want (for the most part). They'll appreaciate money more as their parents start to cut them off of thier pay roll. Nothing like saying "I have my first semister of college covered because I have a hobby that I love and pays me when I win".
 
Yeah!! I got 3 of my friends interested that way... I told them that you can win scholarships if your good.

DawnofXaty said:
The first option is for when you actually can do something to the person. Not to offend anyone but a 5'3 120lb. 8th grader isn't going to do anything. If you are that obsessed with the ladies, as almost every middle schooler should be, then just find a girl who actually doesn't mind that you play.
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you callin' me sub-average for not liking girls?? :p jk, I still don't like girls that much, and I'm in High School

ps: While a 5'3 120LB 8th grader won't do anything, a 5'2 105LB Freshman will (me). :p
He won't do anything unless you make a comment back. I like Papi/Manny's idea. Tell them you win money. The other option is to stab them/ I MEAN get through with Middle School, and ignore them. Who cares what they think. Bully's pick on people to see them react. If you don't react, then they'll get bored eventually.
 
Well, there was a point where a bunch of kids would make fun of me and my few friends tht liked pokemon, but most of them actually liked pokemon and were trying to hold up there reputation to the other people that bullied me, without knowing that all of there friends were just as much into pokemon as you or I!

I don't know if that helps, but if you think hard enough you might just be able to think of an idea or two yourself

Good luck!:D
 
Start lifting weights and get jacked and people wont mess with you anymore lol

But just keep it on the DL fo' sho' its the best option out there.
 
On the contrary, a bully doesn't need to see you react. They just need someone to react in a positive way (laughing) in order to reinforce the need to pick on others. If you can't get the direct bully to stop just get some of his friends to stop laughing. Slowly but surely the bullying will fade.
 
Ok man. Im not picked on because i paid this kid in my school to find deep dark secrets about the person and own them with it. Also i am on lots of sports team i have thretend to quit teams if people keep picking on me about it. And what made me extramly happy one day is all the girls in our class (not everyone like 6-7) wore pokemon shirts to make me feel better it really helps. Trust me people will forget if you dont remind them.... But Still black mail may be bad but sometimes you need to, i really agree to pay off one of his/her friends that causes the most trouble and find secrets about them to get them to back off. (BTW im in grade 8 so i know).
 
It's obvious they know that it bothers you when they poke fun of you about it, and that's what is going to keep them making fun of you until they learn to grow up a little. Try being a little less defensive, and poke at yourself a little bit when they say something to you. If you aren't comfortable enough with the fact that you play, they will pick up on it, and pick on you for it. Eventually, you'll learn not to care anymore. I'm 22 and in college. My dorm room has a LOT of Pokemon stuff in it. People think it's a little strange, but realize it's a hobby of mine, and something I enjoy.
 
You don't need to tell others about it...in my case (I'm 17 years old and just finished middle school, well, college actually...meh our system is different than yours.) I only told a few of my best friends and only because it was convenient to tell and not because I really wanted to. (Why are you busy saturday? "Well I'm attending this game..."
But it's a problem that can easily be avoided.
 
You know what you do , thank them for the comments and have them think you don't care that they know you play pokemon.
Bullies like to pick on people to
a. get respect
b. to make you feel like they are better than you and bested you
c. they may have problems outside of school and they pick on you to get raid of them (which doesn't work)

now those are the main reasons (there are others).
Best you can do can do is make sure they don't make you feel inferior.
My experience with bullies is to keep it cool and say nothing offenseive.
That will just cause a fight and that will both get you and the bullies in trouble and set a bad example for pokemon.
Hope that helps.
 
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