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"Kristen, you are the female version of a tool."
A few weeks ago one of my co-workers uttered these words to me. I kind of chuckled, then I was confused, and now I'm just angry.
It all started from a conversation about how I lived at King Henry. King Henry is known under many different names. One of my favorite nicknames is, "the Tool Shed." Well.. why do people think that the tenants of the King are tools? Well let's see.
The Unspoken Rules of King Henry
- If it's over 75 degrees and you're not at the pool, you're doing it wrong.
- If you're a guy, the sun is out, and your guns are not out, you're doing it wrong.
- Snap backs and shorts far above the knee are a must. (Applies to males and female.)
- If you're sock game isn't on point, you're doing it wrong.
- You can always fit one more person on the back of your scooter.
So, what makes them tools? Is it because they can have their shirt off and be efficiently covered in tanning oil in 10 seconds flat? Or maybe it's because even at the gym (Golds, of course) their entire outfit is coordinated.
Well, here it is.
Stop it.
Stop judging. Stop introducing yourselves to people, finding out that they live at Belmont, King Henry, or the Village and writing them off as a D-bag. Stop saying, "Oh, you live in King Henry? How does is feel living with all the Provo All-Stars?" Stop. You know why?
Because the night I broke my hand in three places, I had a group of worthy men at my door ready to administer a blessing to me. Because whenever I'd walk by the volleyball courts, a friendly face would always shout, "Hey, wanna play? We could use one more!" Because you don't hear me saying, "Oh, you live at the Riv? I hear that all your roommates do is play Dungeons and Dragons."
Moral of this post is to be nice. People are good. Just because they live east of campus doesn't mean that they suck.
*Remember: Judging people is lame. Unless you're in the right. Example: If it's below 60 degrees, and the guns are still out (not wearing a shirt) then you have the power and the responsibility to call them a D-bag or tool. Your choice.
"There is no tool, in this pool." - Richardson
