People don't change
Its often said but I completely disagree.
In my opinion, people DO change. I've changed. I'm definately not the same as I was when I was 17. I think its more peoples' perceptions don't change. If you were seen as a geek in high school but now you're a total hottie, the kids from high school will only see the geek.
I think people hold onto the memories and the perceptions they're most comfortable with. I think that's why everytime I see someone I haven't seen for a few months they're convinced I've lost weight. If they were to say it today it would be true. But, in years past, when I maintained the *exact* same weight, they still remembered me heavier than the girl standing in front of them. I guess its easier to remember the fat girl. J.D. in "Heathers" was right, the extreme always makes an impression. And its the extreme that is held onto.
Even if the geek turns into a hottie, I guess the geek is easier and more comfortable to remember.
In my opinion, people DO change. I've changed. I'm definately not the same as I was when I was 17. I think its more peoples' perceptions don't change. If you were seen as a geek in high school but now you're a total hottie, the kids from high school will only see the geek.
I think people hold onto the memories and the perceptions they're most comfortable with. I think that's why everytime I see someone I haven't seen for a few months they're convinced I've lost weight. If they were to say it today it would be true. But, in years past, when I maintained the *exact* same weight, they still remembered me heavier than the girl standing in front of them. I guess its easier to remember the fat girl. J.D. in "Heathers" was right, the extreme always makes an impression. And its the extreme that is held onto.
Even if the geek turns into a hottie, I guess the geek is easier and more comfortable to remember.
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