Missing the Point..

It's sad to say that most people miss the point. How so? Well, in order for most people to understand the "moral of the story," it has to be drawn out for them literally but even then most miss the message. Especially in movies! Films such as "My sister's keeper" brings up deep issues that occur today in a story that is very easy to understand and grasp. Most agree to say it is indeed sad and choose sides to say who is right yet still miss the mark. Others such as my favorites, "Juno" and "Mean Girls," gives us stories to play with. It is up to you to look further into the purpose of the message. Some may "Juno" will show that teenagers go through tough decisions and issues just like adults, or that "Mean Girls" will show the extreme measures teens take to reach a certain level in social standing, rather than treat everyone the same. I agree to an extent, but I believe it goes much deeper than.

In my opinion, it teaches you that life is about the simple things and that you should look past such materialistic things. Juno, is basically a social outcast already who only hangs with her best friends Leah and Bleaker. Her pregnancy justs adds to her quirkiness. In her world, this is perfection. She doesn't complain or ask for more, such as popularity and to be seen as beautiful by the whole school. The sarcastic teen feels complete with her love for odd things and bestfriend/bandmate Paulie Bleaker.

We often hope for someone who loves us flaws and all, both friendship and relationship wise. Nowadays, people are being pushed to be something they're not only to satisfy others. Why? Because people ignore the beauty on the inside. Everyone is stuck on who dresses the best, has the best hair, the best shoes, how they appear physically at all times. It's a shame that people disassociate themselves from others because of appearance. Your physical appearance only lasts so long, it is only human nature until it begins to whither away. Yet, we still people to look perfect. This how low self-esteem is created and how people begin to have excessive plastic surgery performed on them because someone ELSE is CONSTANTLY pointing out imperfections as if that makes someone.

Which brings me to "Mean Girls." Cady was pushed to be someone she was not which eventually caused her to lose her friends, the trust of her parents, the boy she liked, and her good grades. Acceptance by peers is a serious issue that people often ignore. It's sad because something material you think you have over someone does not make you better than another. You're only holding yourself back. Like the Mathlete Tournament scene in the movie where Cady degrades her female opponent's apperance. She soon realizes that talking about her or making fun of her was not going to stop the girl from beating her. I feel we all need to realize that putting down others doesn't make us win but actually lose in our own right. I call it losing points in your character and personality because it shows what type of person you are. Instead of helping people or lifting their spirits, they are put down for the dumbest reasons. Unfortunately, in society this is something that won't change soon if not at all. All I can do is shake my head and hope I surround myself with positive people who accept me for who I am.