I chose books, you chose looks. I chose to not lie, you chose to get high. I chose to lead, you chose weed. I chose a conference call, you chose alcohol. And THAT is what distinguishes success from failure. Amirite?

1 sentence=Matilda?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Yes, that one... Inspired me, I guess.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

THANK YOU! I thought I was the only one who thought of that.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I smoke weed everyday before school. I am a varsity football player. Homecoming King. Maintain a 4.1 GPA. Havent missed a day of school since Junior High. And got accepted to Yale. What the fuck have you acomplished in your life?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Why do I feel like there's a 95% chance this is made up? Probably because a 4.1 isn't that impressive and likely won't get you into Yale.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

A 4.1 isn't impressive? Fuck, I fail.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I mean, it's impressive, but it's not YALE impressive.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Maybe he got in for sports? I smell BS though.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Is your father also Bill gates and your uncle the pope? STFU WITH THIS BS

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Bill Gates is actually my second uncle.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

umm rightt~ your life must be amazing then

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Its amazing. I get whatever I want. And beautiful women surround me.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

That's great. I'm happy for you. Maybe if you actually READ my post, you would understand that I'm saying that if all you do is drink/get high and NOTHING ELSE, you're a failure. Obviously, if you didn't make all of that up, you do other things than get high, so you supposedly have accomplished so much. Attacking me and asking "what the fuck I've accomplished" does nothing for you. And me answering that question is also pointless, considering this is the Internet and I could say whatever I want, such as "I go to Harvard and am already employed by whatever BS company and have a great life." That's a lie. But you attacking me like that wasn't even necessary, considering most people on here (except for a few) took my post the wrong way. Including you. I'd appreciate it if you attack someone over the Internet who actually said something to offend you rather than reading over the comments and weed debate and putting in your share of an insult.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Oh.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

weed doesn't contribute to failure... alcohol is bad if you don't use it under moderation.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

correct. too bad there's no way for people to understand until they try it :(

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I hate stupid people. HOw could you possibly say that weed could stop someone from being successful? Some- no MOST of the worlds most successful influential people were just high all the time. Walt Disney? I doubt if he was ever sober. People who created Alice in Wonderland? You're daft if you think they weren't on some crazy shit. Every rapper that ever lived? High all the time. Weed doesn't stop you from being successful.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

This is beyond ignorant.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

It isn't ignorant at all. Marijuana doesn't stop you from getting things done.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

So your boss won't get mad if you show up to work high? Because, ya know, you should be able to do anything you normally would.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

That's not what I said at all. But frankly, yeah I could definitely go to work high. It wouldn't be difficult. I can do it in school. I could get just as much if not more work done too. I feel like if you would just get over yourself and sit down and smoke a blunt you'd be like, "Oh shit, that kid was right. This is wonderful." But whatever.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

This is where we'll have to agree to disagree, I notice a considerable change in behavior when people are high. And of course you can do it with school, you can go through school without saying or doing almost anything if you want to. And I'm sure it is wonderful in the moment, but I'd rather not expose myself to the unknown long-term side effects. You can be my guest to be the guinea pig if you want to.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I wouldn't really call myself the guinea pig. I'm not the first person to smoke pot as a teenager. I have a friend who's parents have been doing it since they were teenagers, and they have pretty much everything you could ever ask for: Awesome kids, a great house, decent jobs, all that good shit. So, I'd say the only real long term side effect is a slight case of awesome. But that's about it.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Just because someone gets high doesnt mean they will do it at work. I smoke weed often but I NEVER go to school high, thats just not enjoyable to me. See plenty of hard working and successful people smoke weed, like many people enjoy a martini in the evening-some enjoy smoking weed instead.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Those are "artsy" careers. In the real life, we have drug tests using hair that can determine whether you have smoked weed in the past 5 years.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

You would be surprised at how many doctors, lawyers and even cops that smoke weed. Hair tests are expensive and a lot of companies that wont spend the money. A person can detox for a piss test easily, or even use fake piss-a friend of mine did for a LAB test and passed. You CAN be a successful average person who enjoys smoking weed from time to time. People that actually have a job the necessitates a hair test (probably a government job) are probly more likely to use alcohol.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

*successful in the entertainment industry.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

@933838 (Tallglassofwater): Uhmm...Michael Phelps? Arnold Schwarzenegger? Barack Obama? Rick Steves? Richard Branson?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Lol I was just pointing out that all of your first examples were ones in entertainment. But yeah, I know

by Anonymous 13 years ago

It came across like you were trying to say that the only people who can smoke weed and be successful were entertainers. Just thought I'd throw some other examples in there.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

dont forget the beatles! how could someone say they werent a HUGE success, and they did drugs and smoked weed on the reg.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

In response to all the comments that are like "weed isn't bad for you!" I don't think OP is specifically saying weed is the worst thing in the world, but it IS associated with the "failure" stereotype. Obviously not every single person who uses weed is going to be a dumbass, just like how every person who is clean isn't a genius. Most people do understand that there are cases in which one can smoke and be successful, but STEREOTYPICALLY, they are not.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Beat me to it.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

The lie that it kills brain cells was "concluded" in a study in which monkeys were deprived of oxygen. Lack of oxygen kills people. THC slightly alters neurotransmitters. Don't even bother arguing.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

All LSD does is "slightly alter neurotransmitters" and it is one of the most dangerous recreational drugs out there. Don't try to sound all smart with your euphemisms.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

(Your+name+optional): It's not dangerous. Don't try to sound smart with your accusations.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

(Your+name+optional): Seriously, LSD isn't bad. No side effects, it's out of your system within 24 hours, and it's impossible to overdose on by conventional methods.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Yeah, no. It might be technically "out of your system," but the effects can have people hallucinating /weeks/ after taking LSD. Might not cause cancer, but it can do some serious crap to your mind. Do you know how interested the CIA was in this drug when it first came out? Also, go to any website, even the drug-friendly ones, and they'll tell you this isn't a drug to take flippantly.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

(Your+name+optional): It all depends on the individuals state of mind and dosage. Only a bad trip could fuck someone up and that only happens if you are not in the right state of mind. Now, I've seen people get totally burnt out on LSD and its not that good for you as it can be cut with shit, and it could trigger schizophrenia if you are genetically predisposed to it. But trying wont hurt if you do your research and know exactly how it works, and know yourself/have a strong mind. Mushrooms are better though and have been used for thousands of years (like marijuana) for spiritual experiences. The government despises hallucinogens mainly because it opens peoples minds. The CIA tested LSD on soldiers and they ALL QUIT THE ARMY-they essentially realized what they were doing (fighting in wars) was wrong (doesnt sound so be to me) but its bad to the government. It's hard to control people with open minds.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Not really, if the government really dislikes drugs, it's because it makes "open minded" conspiracy theorist like the people who believe in the Illuminati. lol

by Anonymous 12 years ago

(Your+name+optional): Actually, HPPD doesn't qualify for being true "hallucinations". Also, you forgot to mention that the percentage of people who have HPPD is incredibly miniscule, and that it can also come about from people taking Ambien or Adderall. Both are prescription drugs, if I'm not mistaken.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Amen to that. The Union!!!!

by Anonymous 13 years ago

IMHO, the weed debate going on above is totally irrelevant to the actual content of the post. IN MY OPINION, this is just what I saw, the OP says that if you only care about looking hot, getting high, and have no trouble lying to your parents, then you're going to fail the the long run. This is a post about the stupid in-crowd.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Somebody actually got it. Wow.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I don't quite understand how this is turned into a big fuster-cluck of people arguing over weed...

by Anonymous 13 years ago

This post is about more than just weed, there are other things you can get high off of other than weed.... This post is about taking the road less traveled by and how that has made all the difference. Robert Frost quote. My friend tripped acid constantly through out his high school and became a successful painter, then returned to college and is doing better than the average student. However just because he's like that, I don't expect EVERY person who trips acid to become successful. There is always an exception. Everyone who is arguing about smoking weed and being a genius is a fucking idiot, if you were such a genius then you would have figured out the main purpose of this post.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Whoa. Personally I just like to debate about marijuana with people who know nothing about it. I know that's not what the post was about. But, uh...sorry.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

No need to apologize, I'm just tired of the debate haha, I guess I'm the exact opposite of you. If you want we can have the debate, but there's a good chance we will be on the same side....

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Haha no no, it's cool we don't have to. Thank you for offering though. I just wish the rest of those ignorant douchebags would reply.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Dood, everyone is like that. I've started debates about politics before and the same thing happens. Most people don't know what they're talking about (they just repeat what they heard), so when it comes to debating they don't know anything else to say.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Oh hey guys! *Looks around* *Leaves post*

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Not anything; too bad people can't get addicted to proper spelling. There is a difference between a psychological and a physical addiction. One can be psychologically addicted to anything, but physical addiction requires chemical components marijuana doesn't have. This post isn't entirely *about* weed, but it does mention it in a disparaging way. It's natural to assume that the many, many of us who make the smarter choice(between pot and alcohol) to be irritated when people start spouting the same ignorance we've been fed all of our lives. It's also pretty par for the course for anyone to try to share some facts on a subject they are informed about when they see others who definitely aren't talking about it- regardless of what the subject is. One way or another, you should really make sure you *actually* know what you're talking about before you start throwing your "opinion" around. An ignorant opinion is worth exactly nothing.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

IF WEED MADE YOU UNSUCCESSFUL AND WAS REALLY REALLY BAD FOR YOU THE GOVERNMENT WOULDNT ALLOW IT TO SICK PEOPLE. btw drinking alcohol does worse long term damage than smoking weed. SO PUT THAT IN YOUR PIPE&SMOKE IT :)

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Not saying weed's bad for you, but people are generally less productive while high. The government lets people who are sick and in pain use it as a painkiller, you're taking it out of context.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I've watched my boyfriend get high then clean his entire room, vacuuming and all-it was sparkling.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Just because some people are against weed doesn't mean they're for alcohol.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

True but there are so many people that are. They think just because its legal everything's fine and dandy.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I have a 4.00, on a crew team, varsity lacrosse, have friends a good family and great boyfriend. I smoke weed everyday and always drink on the weekends. Am I a failure?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

to ignorant douche bags, yes. to normal, open minded people, no, you're doing pretty well.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

fuk off you pretentious prick! I bet you'll never get a blowy while sky diving like I get everyday

by Anonymous 13 years ago

SMOKE WEED ERY DAY OF MY LIFE SON !!!

by Anonymous 13 years ago

matilda!

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I've gotten high and smoked for 3 years straight, 5 years total. I drink occasionally and I party. I love weed and everything related to so. I am attending my second year at a local college, while attending highschool. I volunteer for my community & am in several business related groups in school. I have the reading and writing level of a 30 year old, only being 17.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I'm pretty sure reading and writing level stops going up after a certain age, and that age is well under 30.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

that is honestly ignorant as fuck

by Anonymous 13 years ago

(you stupid shit): How can you measure literacy among people who are no longer under any sort of common curriculum? Literacy among 30-year olds would be extremely difficult to measure because of the wide range of things they could be doing to make a living.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Hi, I'm some random anonymous user. I SMOKE WEED AND PARTY AND DRINK AND SMOKE WEED. AND, I accomplish lots of things. Some of my hobbies are blowing bubbles and opening peoples mail. TODAY I GOT ACCEPTED TO HOGWARTS. Weed = g00dness. ...Bye.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

You're so much better than anyone who has done or even thought of exploring different mind states. Keep reading that dusty old book that is never updated with new discoveries, cause Jesus knew it all, just like you.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

haha

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I'm not gonna waste my time reading the comments, but I just want to argue against this because I get high & drink. I have straight A's, I already got accepted to the college I want to go to, & I'm graduating with an advanced regents. I've even went to school high like 3 times. Man, those gay ass above the influence commercials really give people the wrong idea, especially about smoking weed. Why don't they ever have commercials about doing crack or heroine?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

You can have fun getting high and drinking, as long as you keep your straight A's and go to your college and whatnot. You're only a failure if getting high/drinking is all you do. Which you apparently do not. I don't know what exactly you're arguing against.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I think some of people are having difficulties understanding the concept of "most versus all." They're different. When I say that most of the people against this post just list their accomplishments as justification for weed, I mean some percentage that is 50% < X < 100%. Did I say it was all of them? If you think I did you have some mental impairment and I am sincerely very sorry for you. Did I say that it was insanely close to 100%? No. It's just 'most'. Let's apply this to another area. People aren't saying that all people who do drugs are failures, and that if you can name a successful person who does drugs you win the argument. There ARE successful people who do drugs. Now here's where another, in my opinion, incorrect idea comes in. Just because there are successful people who do drugs, does not mean that it's suddently okay to do drugs. However, notice how I never said that all people have this idea. I understand that weed is definitely not the worst thing in the world.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I just think that not doing weed is better for you than doing weed. And it's illegal. I'm not saying whether it should be legal or not, I'm just saying it's probably unwise to regularly partake in illegal activities. And that the difference between 'most' and 'all' is important to recognize.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

It really should be legal. There's every reason in the world to legalize it and all other drugs. However, I must disagree with you on the point that not doing weed is better. Absolutely no physical changes will come as a result of occasional use, however, your overall mental well-being will more than likely improve. It expands your mind, it makes people creative, it makes people want to go out and do things, etc. It is my firm opinion that everyone should try it a few times. There are only benefits to come from a session or two.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

First and foremost, before I share my opinion let me acknowledge that I respect your opinion, and I would appreciate it if you would respect mine (I have nothing against you personally, I've just been attacked for what I say next and I don't think it's justified, I'm just stating my opinion). Personal experiences is a factor in my decision to never do drugs. It could be a coincidence, I acknowledge that, but for some reason, over a dozen friends and family members suddenly lose motivation to succeed after they start smoking weed (again, I know it could all be some insane coincidence, and yes, I know it's just weed and not hard stuff). They weren't failures and unmotivated before weed; some of them were very competitive with me in terms of academics. I can go into more detail about each person if you really want, but basically, they all either start noticeably slipping in school, quit the (normal) school they used to go to and go to a "remedial school"

by Anonymous 13 years ago

(read as: school for slackers/failures), or just drop of of school altogether. Maybe drugs do make some people more motivated, as you said. However, any type of substance affects people in different ways, and in my opinion, the people that are motivated by doing drugs are the exceptions. I have not met one person who has become more successful due to drugs (and it's not because I've only met like 2 people; I go to a public school where drugs are everywhere). In fact, it's usually quite the opposite. So that's why I don't do it. It's illegal, first of all, and severe consquences are at risk. And also, I just don't want to end up like the many other people who have, for some reason (again, it could be something else, but there are only the common things about all of those people I know. They are or used to be pretty close to me, they all do or did weed, and they all threw their lives away, to SOME extent), just failed. I have an addictive personality too.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I didn't mean to attack you. Maybe it came off that way, but it's quite difficult to convey tone via text. I gotta say, though, it does seem like a coincidence. If your school is anything like mine, an upwards of 60% of the kids smoke weed. Maybe it's just me, but weed gets the blame for people who are looking to ruin their lives no matter what. All squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are sqaures. Fuck-ups will smoke weed, but not everyone who smokes weed is a fuck-up. Maybe the people who drop out won't be the most successful, but they may be happy. What's the point of success if you aren't happy? I also have an addictive personality, but I'm not even remotely addicted to it. See, I have this little thing called self-control. It goes a long way.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I didn't think you were attacking me, I just say that so I don't get attacked for stating my opinion : (Actually, the last two sentences of your most recent response seemed a little derogatory. I definitely have self control as well.) This is another example of the point I was trying to make in my first (two) posts (the one you originally replied to). I never said all people who smoke weed are failures (I even stated in my original post that I acknowledge successful people that smoke). I'm saying that I think it's ludicrous to think that weed had absolutely NOTHING to do with failure of ANY of the individuals in the crowd I was mentioning. Again, some of the people I'm talking about were academically competitive with me. You can bet anything they were really happy whenever they beat me on a test or something. They were undeniably motivated to do well in school (we were all valedictorians taking nearly the most difficult classes possible).

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Then there was just this change in motivation. It wasn't like they started slipping in school, then decided that they didn't want to try or that doing well in school didn't make them happy. Again, I acknowledge that weed probably wasn't a large factor with some of them. But (again), I believe weed was a factor, to some extent, with many of them. It's just my opinion. I don't have any intentions of attacking anyone.

by Anonymous 13 years ago