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Lemmy user succinctly explains why Prom became such a prominent US teen tradition (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
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A really good explanation that I felt deserved to be highlighted.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago

I didn't have the luxury of Prom ever possibly being anything more than just another exercise in futility. I get to stand around and be ignored while my friends are trying to get laid AND I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT?!