Crushes

Summary

In this reflective and humorous video script, Dom discusses the awkward and often shallow nature of childhood crushes. He recalls being influenced by peer pressure to like someone, often naming people without any true attraction. Dom shares experiences of admiring different girls, from the intelligent and athletic to the 'average' Stephanie, highlighting how childhood crushes were often fueled by societal expectations rather than genuine connection. He humorously recounts his failed attempts at romance and how he eventually navigated the complexities of relationships, rejection, and self-discovery, all while offering comedic commentary on his experiences.

Takeaways

• 😀 As a kid, there was social pressure to have a crush or someone you liked, even if you didn't feel that way initially.
• 😀 Peer interactions often involved superficial reasons for liking someone, such as appearance or popularity, without fully understanding personal preferences.
• 😀 Growing up, people develop deeper criteria for attraction based on personal experiences, including traits like humor, shared interests, and self-esteem.
• 😀 Childhood crushes were often based on shallow reasons, like liking someone because they were 'pretty' or 'nice.'
• 😀 The narrator reflects on his crush on Melody, an intelligent girl in his class, whose knowledge impressed him, especially when she effortlessly read the word 'Fahrenheit.'
• 😀 The narrator had another crush on Rachel, the sporty girl, who was admired for her athletic skills but was interested in another boy, Liam.
• 😀 The narrator's crush on Stephanie, a less popular girl, was surprising because not many other boys were interested in her, making him feel unique.
• 😀 The narrator tried to express his feelings for Stephanie by asking her to dance at school dances, which was seen as a way to confess feelings in elementary school.
• 😀 After moving to a new school, the narrator returned to visit his old friends and unexpectedly had a positive interaction with Stephanie, leading to a kiss on the cheek and a phone number exchange.
• 😀 The narrator experienced disappointment when Stephanie later rejected him over the phone, highlighting his recurring pattern of crushes on girls who were out of his league and navigating misunderstandings in relationships.

Q & A

Why did the speaker feel pressured to like someone when they were a kid?

The speaker felt pressured because, as a kid, it was a social norm among classmates to talk about crushes. Peer interactions often made it seem like it was mandatory to have someone in mind to admire.

How does the speaker describe their early childhood crushes?

The speaker describes their early crushes as shallow, based on superficial qualities like beauty, humor, or popularity, without a deeper understanding of personal preferences.

What was the significance of the word 'Fahrenheit' in the speaker's childhood?

The speaker was impressed by a classmate, Melody, for confidently reading the word 'Fahrenheit' during a reading exercise, which made them admire her intelligence more.

How did the speaker feel about their crush on Rachel, and how did they react to her liking someone else?

The speaker initially had a crush on Rachel but was not upset when they found out she liked someone else, as they recognized that the other guy, Liam, was a good choice.

Why did the speaker develop a crush on Stephanie?

The speaker developed a crush on Stephanie because she was different from the other popular girls and seemed more approachable. The fact that no other boys showed interest in her made the speaker feel like they had a unique chance.

What does the speaker recall about their experiences at school dances with Stephanie?

The speaker recalls attending school dances and asking Stephanie to dance multiple times, leading to a public acknowledgment of their feelings for her. However, despite this, nothing progressed beyond that.

What happened during the speaker's visit to their old school after moving?

During the visit, the speaker felt more confident and approached Stephanie, resulting in a flirtatious interaction, a kiss on the cheek, and the exchange of phone numbers, but it ended with her blowing him off later.

How did the speaker react to the rejection from Stephanie?

The speaker was not particularly disappointed by Stephanie's rejection, as they were accustomed to crushing on girls out of their league. However, the real problem came from being in relationships that neither party was truly ready for.

What is the speaker's opinion on relationships and breakups during their childhood?

The speaker reflects on how relationships in their youth often happened without much thought, leading to breakups that were not always handled maturely or thoughtfully.

How does the speaker use humor in their storytelling?

The speaker uses humor to self-deprecate, making light of their awkwardness and naive perceptions of relationships as a child. This includes humorous references to classmates, their own past behavior, and the absurdity of childhood crushes.