If you've ever said any of these things, stop. If you ever get the urge to say these things, don't. We're tired of hearing them.
1. Remember me when you're famous
This joke is old. Every single time I tell someone I'm an actress, they say this. I laugh weakly but secretly want to punch them in the face. Just don't go there. No one is going to magically forget everyone they ever knew just because they got famous. So STOP. You're not funny.
2. So you want to be like (insert famous person)
Um well, not quite. I kind of just want to be myself. I know it sounds crazy that I don't want to be exactly like Idina Menzel or any other famous Broadway actresses but, honestly, I'm good just being me.
3. Thank me in your acceptance speech
I'm sorry Mrs. Krazinski, but I'm not thanking my fourth grade chorus teacher in an acceptance speech. I will thank my parents and people who have actually helped my success, but not you. #Sorrynotsorry
4. OMG I can't wait to see you on The Voice, American Idol, etc
That's not even what I want to do...what? Where did this...I...I don't understand...what is even happening right now?
5. What's your backup plan?
I don't need one. End of story.
6. That's not a real job, it's a hobby
First of all, dream crusher, that's rude. Second, my not "real" job is making me real money so shut up.
7. You're going to be a starving artist
Ok why is this necessary to tell me? You don't know what's going to happen in my life. You don't think I haven't already considered the fact that I could very well fail and end up homeless? I'm doing it anyway so get your negative vibes. out of here.
8. You must really like attention
You caught me. I'm an attention hound. That's why I'm spending thousands of dollars a year to get a degree in acting. I just can't get enough attention. *sigh*
9. OMG you must be SO talented!
I mean yea, I guess. I'm not really sure how to respond to this so I'm gonna awkwardly walk away...
10. You're getting a degree in that?
No please, say that with more disdain. I get it, you don't think it's a lucrative degree. Well, that's a personal opinion. So, yes, I really am getting a degree in that. Get over it.
11. Your classes must be SO easy
Ok, I know you're an engineering major and you're taking four different math classes this semester. Still, my classes aren't easy. Let's just say I couldn't pass your classes and you couldn't pass mine and leave it at that.
