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1. Woggy's Zeonic Frolicks (washedoutgundampilot@poa.st)'s status on Tuesday, 23-Jul-2024 09:59:49 JST Woggy's Zeonic Frolicks

   • mischievoustomato

   @mischievoustomato Yes, it's why jap shows are so depressing too. They only ever dream about being kids and high schoolers, it's the only time their busted ass life is any sort of happy condition.

   But people are coddled to a degree - in the modern world it's easy to lose your zero. Having a burst of hellish, intense suffering resets your barometer and gives you something to measure against. It's why NEETS are so broken, if all you've ever eaten is candy, there's no high and low.

   Going through some shit makes it way easier to be happy, since you can always say "at least I'm not there"

   • BroDrillard (brodrillard@nicecrew.digital)'s status on Tuesday, 23-Jul-2024 10:16:09 JST BroDrillard

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     • mischievoustomato
     People have minimal responsibilities during high school. No bills to worry about, and looking back the occasional homework was no big deal. They were young and healthy, the easiest time in life.
     
     May also keep thinking about a few things they would have done different and better.
     
     It's the same in Japan, America everywhere. See Like a Rock by Bob Seger and Glory Days by Springsteen.
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