I have seen a lot of things in this newer generation that I’ve grown to just accept. I’ve grown to accept certain rappers in music. I’ve grown to accept certain fashion choices. Hell, I’ve grown to accept that "Young Justice" got canceled on Cartoon network. But one thing I don’t think that I’ll fully understand or accept is the glorification of pettiness. For the past few years, I’ve seen through social media memes and videos about being petty and it is seen as the being “funny.” I know some people might be saying “well what’s wrong with that?" While some people might not see anything wrong with it I have my own problems with it.
You see, a lot of people can’t really narrow down a proper definition of what petty is. So I’ll just tell you what it means to me from what I’ve seen through social media or other people. Petty is someone who acts childish by going out of their way to get someone back by saying an insult or bringing up dirt on someone. For example, let's say you and your boyfriend/girlfriend had a falling out and are no longer together. Even though you would both be saddened by this, a normal person would just accept what has happened and move forward with their lives. Oh no, but not a petty person. You see a petty person would be the one to use a dirty secret that you told them strictly and tell everyone about it on social media just to make you look bad. That’s a petty ass person.
The reason I bring up this topic about pettiness is because I've seen so many people act like this at my school. Mind you, I’ve seen this with both girls and guys but I’ve mostly seen this been done by some of the girls. I think the biggest thing that I've seen with pettiness is that not only do they think its cute, but also they try and justify their pettiness based on their looks. Some people have the mentality of thinking “you know what, I’m petty but since I’m cute I can get away with it." I’m sorry…WHAT!? So let me get this straight. Just because you're good looking that means you have the right to act like a child because things don’t go your way. Is that what I’m hearing.? Maaaaannn if you don’t go somewhere with that donkey kong bullsh#t!
Like I said, only some…I repeat…SOME girls do this, not all. Just like guys can petty too. But the point I’m trying to make is that this whole thing of being petty is not cute people. Acting childish by trying to use dirt against someone or sneak dissing them is not going to make you any more attractive. Don’t let these memes on social media fool you. As funny as they may be, in reality, if you choose to be petty your ass will be single because trust me, nobody has time to be dealing with a 20 something year old who acts like they’re eight. I sure as hell don’t. Peace.
