Teens have a history of rebelling against society. Hunger Games. Divergent. 100’s of other dystopian novels that have become all the rage these days. But last night I was watching a classic from the 80’s that most of you weren’t even born when it came out. The Breakfast Club is a group of 5 random teens at a school that end up in detention that over the course of a Saturday, end up rebelling against not only the oppressive principal that is their prison guard, but against the stereotypes that they all carry coming into the detention. At the end, (no spoiler warning) 4 of the 5 couple off and show just how “rebellious” they are. All of these things couldn’t hold a candle to how I defied society last night. When my internet and phone service went down, thus crippling my family of having any sort of connection with society and the world almost ending, I called from a phone that wasn’t my home phone and told them to fix it, or I would be very bitter with them. They said it was some stupid power plant and that it wouldn’t be fixed until 1 am, but because I called, they fixed in less than an hour. Take that Comcast Xfinity whatever you are! I defy you. On to the giftures you are really here for.
I will not stay…
…in your oppressive mouth.
You cannot keep…
…your sugary beverages from my stupid mouth.
You will not repress me…
… from rising up against you.
You can’t hold me down…
…from going Footloose.
You can’t keep me from…
…taking Aleve whenever I want to.
Or…
…panicking whenever I feel like it.
Or…
…going to Disney World if I want.
Or…
…drinking with my feet.
Or…
…starting my own kingdom.
Or…
…refusing to learn math.
Or using the bathroom…
…whenever I want.
Or…
…play in the streets if I want to.
Now get out of here and go against the grain. Fight against society. Vote for someone you know won’t win.
Like this guy pointing his two thumbs at himself.
Make me your second place! (or first loser)
Remember to visit the Weblog Award Page and help me meet my goal of second place finish in the 2015 Weblog of the Year. A VOTE FOR ME IS A VOTE AGAINST SOCIETY.
ARRRRRGGGHHHHH
Bitter Defy Guy Ben
Ben's Bitter Blog 
I hope you used a pay phone. That’d really stick it to them.
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That would have stuck it to them, but of course, I wasn’t smart enough to think of that. I used my smart phone that is smarter than me.
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Good call. You probably would have had to drive hours to find a pay phone anyway. I’ve only seen one in the past 5 years
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Road trip to find a phone everyone!
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You’re only in your forties? But how wonderful for you! You have a whole new world of bitter to look forward to once you turn 50!
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Yeah, I know the wrinkles and bitterness suggest that of a way older crotechedy man, but only 41. But I feel like a 90 year old if that makes you feel any bitter.
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I haven’t noticed any wrinkles (another reason to be bitter). I, too, feel 90 and more many days. Oh, to be 41 again. Just kidding. I enjoyed certain aspects of my 40s but I refuse to indulge in these ridiculous, “If I could go back in time…” YOU CAN’T!! And I’m GLAD! But I digress.
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Good for you. I’ve got lots of them and those dark circles under my eyes for staying up way too late all those years. And by years, I mean this year.
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I meant I had not noticed any wrinkles on you. I have plenty, but not as many as some, because I never got one of those healthy-looking, happy suntans. I eschew the bright sunlight, but that’s a whole other topic.
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I’ve noticed lots of wrinkles on me. Even more black circles around my eyes. From all those nights staying up too late.
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I notice my own wrinkles when I stare into the mirror and say, “Damn!” Then sometimes I notice other people’s wrinkles and say, “I’m not so bad.” Then I notice my fat gut and say, “Yes I am.” Another reason to feel bitter.
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I don’t look at the mirror that often but it ends up backfiring, because everytime I look at it, I age like 5 years.
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I have to wonder about mirrors, because I look at myself and think, “Ew!” on the days when other people say I look pretty. Somebody is not being truthful!
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They are kind of liars. I should be 21 and good looking. I don’t know the guy they keep lying about in the mirror.
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Literally started singing “Don’t you, forget about me…” as soon as I started reading this post.
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And you definitely should be. That was such a great song. And great way to end the movie.
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Going to vote now. Sheesh. 🙂
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I figured it would make you bitter and that’s why I keep annoying you about it.
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Not bitter…just a smart ass :).
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Well that I can believe. Good thing I’ve never a smart alec.
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Good thing :).
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I really love The Breakfast Club. Haven’t watched it in years, though. Should probably change that.
That girl on the sink? Yeah, I *handface*’d over that. And can I just say . . .
The guy doing the flip in the street? Yeah, that’s an idiot move, but . . .
That SUV didn’t even SWERVE. DIDN’T EVEN SWERVE! O.O
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It’s funny because they talk about it in Pitch Perfect and I always wanted to go back to watching it, but never really thought about it. Now it’s the 30th anniversary and they are going to bring it back to theaters so it is getting all kinds of play again. Anyways, I’m seeing a lot of people wanting to rewatch it lately.
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I’m bitter that it takes so long for your site to load! What’s the matter you? Is your bittering really that slow?
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I’m bitter about it too. There are so many gifs on my blog that I’m starting to get to my capacity and will have to freaking pay for a full fledged site. Not wanting to do that.
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I was JUST thinking about the Breakfast Club last night and how much I really, REALLY need to watch it again. How great is that movie? SO great. Although, most people probably love that movie, so just by loving it, I’m being more of a sheep than a rebel. *sigh* Life is hard.
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It is a great movie about bitterness. Of course, they resolve it all at the end and all hook up, so the ending is bad. But I thoroughly enjoyed all the bitterness.
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Your bitter defiance is commendable.
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I know. I’m such a rebel.
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The Breakfast Club is a good one! That first one about the oppressive mouth is still cracking me up 😀
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Guess that fish bit of more that it could chew. Though I don’t know why he didn’t at least try to close his mouth to keep him in there.
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My spine hurts from watching the second last one, ouch!
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You feel their pain huh? I just like laughing at people’s pain.
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you’re cruel
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Yeah, sometimes.
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Did you know that the moment I fell deeply in love with your blog was when I learned you were over 40?
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That is the first time I’ve heard that reason. What the the thing that tipped you off?
By the way, every year for my B-day I do a 40 reasons, 41 reasons, etc of why I’m bitter. This April, it will be 42 reasons why I’m bitter.
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I can’t remember how I figured it out. But somehow I learned you were 41. I was so HAPPY. Often when I find a humor blog, the About page always says something like, “I started this blog in utero…”
Don’t get me wrong. I LOVES the young people and it’s often funny stuff, but no one who saw ALL of John Hughes’ movies in a movie theater. Probably no one who calls it a movie THEATER.
I look forward to the *42* reasons why you’re bitter. But by look forward, I mean, I’ll be completely bitter b/c you are still younger than I am.
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Yes, when I go to the about pages, they almost always start with the phrase, “I’m a 20 something just writing about my random ramblings, figuring out life and my passion for writing and fashion.” It’s kind of sad, but there are a so few people with an actual purpose to their blog and to be honest very few of those blogs last.
It will be a great bitter day when I turn 42, because there are a whole lot of things I will be bitter about that day.
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Well, that gives me hope that Things Are Working As They Should in the blogosphere. Sorry that you gave me hope!
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Yeah, too bad there is so little of the way things are supposed to work.
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Comcast has never known the likes of Bitter Ben. Feel the wrath!!
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They don’t mess with the bitter! Actually they are probably more afraid of my wife pulling the plug on all of them and us going off the grid.
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I don’t doubt it for a second!
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Comcast gets really twitchy when you say, “I think I’m cancelling.” All of a sudden things start working better, and prices go down a little.
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Yes, strange how that happens.
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Most people knew that already, but I’m kind of slow when it comes to figuring things out.
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Your persistence at 2nd place for the weblog award is impressive. If you continue the onslaught, you won’t be able to keep the coveted title of “Lazy.” 🙂
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It’s basically just like a constant reminder of how your vote will be wasted on a second place candidate.
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Loved The Breakfast Club!
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Yes, they made good egg mcmuffin’s and orange juice.
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