The Term "Dirty"

Everyday as a high school student (or even simply as a human being) we encounter judgmental people. The type of people that will find something wrong with everyone they meet. People that without knowing the person next to them, will criticize a movement, an appearance, or a vibe. People that don't care what it means to the person they are critiquing, but care what it doesn't mean to them.

But why?

If you get to know the person, you could find you like them a lot. If you don't then fine, that's your choice, but you cant just claim a fact about something you know nothing about. That, my friend, is simply hasty and ignorant. The problem is, sometimes its the people you least expect to say something that just for a split second makes you feel sick.

One thing I hate is when people categorize people into a group called "The Dirties" These people are those who may have greasy hair, who may not have the best complexion, who may not have "normal" clothing and who may sometimes smell bad. People who are in band are generally assumed to be a part of this "group". People who call others dirty say things like "Eew, they look so gross." and "How hard is it to shower? I'm gonna throw soaps at them" and "ugh its just disgusting"

You don't know them. All you know is what they look like. You don't know why they look like that, or even if they choose to look like that at all. Why cant people just be people, no matter what their clothes and hair look like? You stay friends with people because of their personalities, not because of their amazing personal hygiene.

Some people are just too quick to judge, and don't even give others a chance to say what they want to say. There is no possible way you can understand a person by a few conversations either. If you haven't lived what they have, you have no right to say anything about them at all. (344)