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The Bauer Complex

by @Swingline

When you are working on that really important history project, before you can even begin, there is always that one person who asks: "So how much is this worth? How much will this count towards our mark?" Ugh. Welcome to the Bauer state of mind everybody! All that matters in life is how successful you are. And as long as your average is a constant 100%, you do not need to worry about anything else. What a life huh? These people are the perfect people for office job life. Nothing but numbers, no life, no soul. Nothing else matters to them. And singling these people out in high school is the saddest thing, and the most hilarious thing I've done. Because these people brag at 100% and cry at 99%. Wait, what?! How can you not be satisfied with anything less than overdoing it? I mean, you go on and live your life. But I'll stay here with a more than satisfactory 85%. I can work with that.
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Apr 20, 2017
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Some days, I want to punch the tryhards in the face.

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