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Prom Queen??? Really??

159 replies

FraeYah · 03/07/2022 14:02

My niece was voted Prom Queen. She is a really lovely girl, kind and clever, and I wrote something lovely on the FB post.
But, come on. Why are schools promoting this nonsense? I'm not objecting because it's an American idea, and not because its aimed at girls (there was a Prom King...and a Prom prince); but because it's completely unnecessary and about as relevant as Miss World. They could have had a fun celebration in fancy clothes for everyone, without having to run an outdated "popularity contest" pitting children against each other.

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AllHailKingLouis · 03/07/2022 14:15

QuestionableMouse · 03/07/2022 14:07

It's just a bit of fun, isn't it? Prom in general is an American thing so it's not that weird to include prom king/Queen.

Hell, my village does a king/queen for the summer fete. Harmless fun.

It’s not a bit of fun if you’re the ugly cunt in the corner with no mates …

uhtredbebbanburg · 03/07/2022 14:13

Oh no! I'm American but lived in the UK since I was 15. I love that they don't have that stuff here and actually kind of sad that proms themselves are a thing now. I liked my leaving disco in the gym where I went in jeans.

AuntieMarys · 03/07/2022 14:10

A horrible idea...the whole debacle is

Vikinga · 03/07/2022 14:10

Urgh. Glad they don't do that at my kids school

susiella · 03/07/2022 14:09

It would be more impressive if schools adopted the school bus system and teaching kids to drive as in American schools

CulturePigeon · 03/07/2022 14:08

Agree totally. I am so glad that my kids just missed this horrible American import - it didn't really take hold until they had left school. I know I would have loathed the whole prom thing as a teenager (but went to an all-girls' school, so mercifully would have escaped it). The expense, the competitiveness, the emphasis on popularity, looks, fancy clothes, hair, make-up.... I know it's meant to instill self-esteem and confidence, but the theory doesn't always translate in real life.

It's one area where competition if not only inappropriate but really harmful - what a message to put out to teenagers.

QuestionableMouse · 03/07/2022 14:07

It's just a bit of fun, isn't it? Prom in general is an American thing so it's not that weird to include prom king/Queen.

Hell, my village does a king/queen for the summer fete. Harmless fun.

Cheeserton · 03/07/2022 14:04

YANBU. The obsession to Americanise school things is bloody annoying.

Footbal · 03/07/2022 14:03

I agree OP, very cringe and ridiculous.

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