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the sauceman · 05-23-2003, 08:07 PM

Im about to graduate high school, a big point in someones life, and my parents are pretty worried. Ive worked hard in most of my classes, (except Art, dont really have to try too hard in that class) and am getting decent grades in all of my classes, all except one... Economics.

Dont ask my why Im not doing well, I just dont know. I mean, Im good at it, I just dont seem to get enough points to get a C. (Ive got a D, its close.) my Econ teacher is pretty cool as Econ teachers go, but for some reason Im just not passing.

Anyway, back to the reason why I have this title...

So the progress report comes home, I get home first, take a look at the card, see the D, and being a responsible adult, I leave it on the dining room table for my parents to see. I then proceed to go to work for the night. (I work at a video rental store, its tough watching movies all night...lol) So when I get home, I go to my comp for a little Neverwinter Nights, or maybe Grand Theft Auto. Anywho, When I open the CD case that most of my games are in, theyre all gone, with a little note instead.

Steven, (Thats my name)
Due to your abuse of these f*cking games, your mother and I have decided that it is best if you dont have to worry about them until after you graduate.
(o)
/----\
l l l l
l l l l
l l l l
l.l.l.l
(Little picture of a trash can with a CD going into it)
Signed,
John (My step father. The name was changed to keep some privacy)

Now, my step father is a little bit bigger than I, and has a very mean temper. (He gave my cat a heart attack because he hates cats, that F*CKING bastard) So the first thing I do is check the trash cans in the house, and then the sideyard. After a futile search, I give up and go to bed.
The next morning "John" has already gone to work when I wake up. Sighing in defeat, I get ready and make my way to school, knowing that the games are history.

That night, I ask John why he decided to throw away the games that I had bought with my money. His reply was that I had to learn to grow up, and finish High School. Rather unhappy, I tried to explain to him that a D is a passing grade, and I have MORE than enough credits to graduate already. Of course he would hear none of it, and sent me to my room to brood.
Turning on my computer, I heave a sigh, and then open the CD case in my computer (it holds about 7 CDs) and lo and behold, there are some of my older games, Fallout, Fallout 2, Master of Orion 2, Icewind Dale 2, and Age of Mythology. Almost weeping with joy, I pop in fallout and begin a new game.

The point of this story I guess is that my step father is an overbearing Ass who is constantly on a power trip. And I must now slowly rebuild my library of great RPGs and Strategy games, games that I had payed for with my own hard earned money! So I am here to curse "John" for his arrogance and cruelty.
Im sorry if I offended anyone, but I had to get this crap off of my chest, and I hope that your parents arent as cruel as my step father...

[ 05-23-2003, 08:07 PM: Message edited by: the sauceman ]

05-23-2003, 08:07 PM	#1
the sauceman Zhentarim Guard Join Date: April 16, 2002 Location: Southern Cali Age: 41 Posts: 351	Im about to graduate high school, a big point in someones life, and my parents are pretty worried. Ive worked hard in most of my classes, (except Art, dont really have to try too hard in that class) and am getting decent grades in all of my classes, all except one... Economics. Dont ask my why Im not doing well, I just dont know. I mean, Im good at it, I just dont seem to get enough points to get a C. (Ive got a D, its close.) my Econ teacher is pretty cool as Econ teachers go, but for some reason Im just not passing. Anyway, back to the reason why I have this title... So the progress report comes home, I get home first, take a look at the card, see the D, and being a responsible adult, I leave it on the dining room table for my parents to see. I then proceed to go to work for the night. (I work at a video rental store, its tough watching movies all night...lol) So when I get home, I go to my comp for a little Neverwinter Nights, or maybe Grand Theft Auto. Anywho, When I open the CD case that most of my games are in, theyre all gone, with a little note instead. Steven, (Thats my name) Due to your abuse of these fcking games, your mother and I have decided that it is best if you dont have to worry about them until after you graduate.* (o) /----\ l l l l l l l l l l l l l.l.l.l (Little picture of a trash can with a CD going into it) Signed, John (My step father. The name was changed to keep some privacy) Now, my step father is a little bit bigger than I, and has a very mean temper. (He gave my cat a heart attack because he hates cats, that FCKING bastard) So the first thing I do is check the trash cans in the house, and then the sideyard. After a futile search, I give up and go to bed. The next morning "John" has already gone to work when I wake up. Sighing in defeat, I get ready and make my way to school, knowing that the games are history. That night, I ask John why he decided to throw away the games that I had bought with my money. His reply was that I had to learn to grow up, and finish High School. Rather unhappy, I tried to explain to him that a D is a passing grade, and I have MORE than enough credits to graduate already. Of course he would hear none of it, and sent me to my room to brood. Turning on my computer, I heave a sigh, and then open the CD case in my computer (it holds about 7 CDs) and lo and behold, there are some of my older games, Fallout, Fallout 2, Master of Orion 2, Icewind Dale 2,* and Age of Mythology. Almost weeping with joy, I pop in fallout and begin a new game. The point of this story I guess is that my step father is an overbearing Ass who is constantly on a power trip. And I must now slowly rebuild my library of great RPGs and Strategy games, games that I had payed for with my own hard earned money! So I am here to curse "John" for his arrogance and cruelty. Im sorry if I offended anyone, but I had to get this crap off of my chest, and I hope that your parents arent as cruel as my step father... [ 05-23-2003, 08:07 PM: Message edited by: the sauceman ]