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The 5 Stages Of Watching Back-To-School Commercials

Still too early in the summer to be thinking about school...

Francis Martinez
Jul 26, 2016
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The 5 Stages Of Watching Back-To-School Commercials

We are nearing the end of July and that means that everyone shifts from carefree summer mode into responsible school mode. This means that stores will start selling school supplies and uniforms, morning traffic might be a little bit worse and of course, the inevitable back-to-school commercials. We all know and fear these commercials because we all know that once they start popping up, the rest of our summer vacation goes by even faster.

If you’re like me and severely dislike these back-to-school commercials and the catchy, but annoying jingles that play in the background then you surely go through these next five stages whenever you see one.

Stage 1: Confusion

“Why are they showing back-to-school commercials? It’s only July…”


Stage 2: Panic

“School? No no no, I’m not ready!”


Stage 3: Stress

“I have to get pencils and pens, new clothes and new gym sneakers…I’m definitely forgetting something.”


Stage 4: Doubt

“Is this actually happening? Do I really need a new backpack?”


Stage 5: Acceptance

“Only 35 more days until school starts…well, alright then.”

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