Being a teenager is all about finding out where you fit in the world. To find that out, you often have to try on a few different roles – the rebel, the conformist, etc. – to see what sticks. The problem with playing the rebel is that most people wanted to do it.
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This is another way to say it isn’t that rebellious or unique. Ear piercings, beanies, and scowls look edgy, but they don’t make you different from all the other teens in the neighborhood.
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One way to stay young is to find the magical fountain of youth. Although many have tried over the centuries, no one has found it yet. Another method is to eat a healthy diet, get plenty of sleep, and exercise a lot.
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Another way is to lie about your age. That’s what one Reddit user thinks the woman above did. Whether it’s true or false, we hope she got a laugh out of it. In general, however, it’s best to embrace your age.
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New Zealand singer Lorde gained popularity with hits like 2013’s “Royals” and 2014’s “Yellow Flicker Beat.” Alongside her catchy tunes and choreographed dancers, people enjoy the way she dresses. Some fans like her style so much that they try to emulate it.
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Not everyone can do it flawlessly, though. The “roast me” volunteer learned that the hard way when a Redditor roaster summed up her look as “discount Lorde.” Ouch! To be fair, however, Lorde doesn’t have a nose piercing.
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Teenagers walk a tight rope between wanting to be unique and wanting to be part of the crowd. It’s all part of growing up and finding your identity and where it fits. Part of the roastee’s identity below is his love of Japanese manga.
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However, the roasters chose to ignore that and focus on his hair – in particular, his bangs. The Reddit user “garerett” found a clever way of saying his bangs look like a barcode on a coupon that could lead to $5 off.
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Most teenagers start off their working life in fast-food restaurants, coffee shops, or retail stores. Since it’s relatively low-skilled work, it doesn’t require a whole lot of previous work experience. For teens just getting into the working world, that’s perfect.
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From the looks of it, the roastee above is about to quit his first job. If he has other work lined up, then that’s great. If not, then it’s best to stick around because, as the roaster pointed out, his resume is probably empty.
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Some people have very symmetrical features. Either their eyes are evenly placed, their ears are the same size, or the teeth are identical. Whatever the reason for the symmetry (lucky genetics or plastic surgery), it seems almost nonhuman when compared to the bumps and asymmetries of other people.
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The “roast me” volunteer above has an oddly symmetric nose. There are no bumps or misshapen sides to be seen. Instead, it’s shaped like a perfect triangle – hence the reference to the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Although some of the insults on the Roast Me subreddit are dull and boring, others are fantastically creative and funny. For example, the roastee below has a very prominent forehead. When looking at it, one of the Reddit roasters was reminded of Squidward’s house.
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We bet the roastee wasn’t expecting that one. If you’re not a fan of Spongebob Squarepants,then imagine the famous Easter Island statues. Although harsh, it’s also creative. We just hope the roastee can appreciate that while laughing it off.
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The “roast me” volunteer below looks like your average teenager with unkempt hair – in other words, not super distinctive. That might be why the Reddit roasters decided to focus on his look – a mix of surprise, confusion, and shock that is distinctive.
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In trying to explain the look, someone said it resulted from the roastee finally getting a good look at himself in the mirror. Either that or the roastee is deliberately trolling the subreddit by posting a photo with a crazed look.
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When people with really distinctive features – like the “roathed me” guy above – offer up their profile pic to be roasted, we applaud them for their bravery. The internet can be a savage place where insults are hurled without consideration.
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We imagine the guy above knew that when he posted a picture of himself with a big gap in the middle of his teeth. We don’t know what caused it, but one roaster said it looked like his tongue was in jail.
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Someone who draws for a living is an artist whether or not you enjoy their art. The same goes for writers and musicians. The “roast me” volunteer below draws for a living, but one of the roasters doesn’t believe she is that good at it. Why?
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Well, because the roaster thinks that her face looks like a poorly done drawing (perhaps a caricature of sorts). That insult not only makes fun of her looks but also her drawing skills – a double burn.
