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Subject: skaters are ... potheads?.
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First of all, there is no exact definition of any high school stereotype, but I can give you a better grasp of what you're dealing with when the term 'skater' is brought up. When the term is mentioned, most people will probably immediately think of a long-haired, dirty, tight-jean wearing pot-head. The other common skater look would be a New Era baseball hat pointing south-east in relation to the persons head, with a big shirt and semi baggy jeans. No matter what they're wearing, 'pot-head' is always included.

The unusual thing about 'skaters' is that most of the people who fit the description of "pot-head, burn-out, ect..." don't actually skateboard.

Its hard to nail down a clear description of an actual skater, just like it would be for a hockey player, or a painter. It is simply an activity that attracts people of all walks.

Posted:7/6/2009
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H. , Clay County, FL, United States , 18 , male , white , straight , high school graduate
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Subject: a skater skates
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Wouldn't a skater be someone who skates? I mean, other opinions can be tossed about but the simplest definition would be someone who skates.
Anyone who claims they're a skater who doesn't have blades, roller skates, or a skateboard is simple posing, or using the definition in their own way.

H - I was very much in love with a 'skater' when I was younger. He was a musician, a writer, and yes, he had and knew how to use a skateboard. I'd especially like to point out that he did no drugs. It's silly to assume that someone who likes a specific physical activity is always into drugs.

Posted:4/26/2012
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Dani Shay, Bismarck, ND, United States , 26 , Female , Pagan , White/Caucasian , Straight , child caregiver/restaurant hostess , 2 Years of College , Lower middle class
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Subject: skaters are...potheads?
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In communication class we tend not to look at stereotypes but avoid talking and classifying people. That's wrong and who cares about skaters and potheads? They'll do what they want anyway!
You're only 18 and beginning to grasp reality, it just hasn't hit you like a piano dropping on top of you. You're still in the soft clay stage you haven't turned into stone yet. You're still in training, when Mohammed Ali first started he was flabby but as he trained he got as hard as a rock. That's where your schooling comes in once you finish training, in college, you'll be as hard as a rock so when reality hits you'll be ready. So for all the people checking this site out keep that in mind. Don't be like Mr. Clay be like Mr. Rock. Peace out!

Posted:7/12/2009
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Bruce Stephens, Newark, NJ, United States , 49 , Male , Christian , White/Caucasian , Straight , Student/Surveyor , Technical School , Lower class
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