By now WSHSP veterans are well aware of my aversion to nameplates on jerseys, at least on the prep level. But until now I have never voiced my deep-seated hatred of achievement stickers on helmets. Of course, it wouldn't take a very good therapist to pin my loathing on the fact that I went through high school sporting very few of these stickers on my helmet. But this isn't about me. And even if it were, it's worth nothing that once you are named captain of the All-Ugly Team by certain pool participants who shall remain nameless (John Stephens), the amount of stickers on your helmet is the least of your concerns.
But I digress.
To me, calling attention to individual achievement in such a blatant way undermines the whole teamwork ideal. There's no "I" in team, friends. And last time I checked, there were no badges, either. Badges? My team don't need no stinkin' badges.
Am I being too sensitive (again)? Talk among yourselves.
But I digress.
To me, calling attention to individual achievement in such a blatant way undermines the whole teamwork ideal. There's no "I" in team, friends. And last time I checked, there were no badges, either. Badges? My team don't need no stinkin' badges.
Am I being too sensitive (again)? Talk among yourselves.
1 comment:
Your strategy to remain invisible in High School, was probably a good one. Different generation now, though. Shouldn't they have a chance to distinguish themselves, and be launched into the world with a semblence of self confidence?
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