Competition!

Last week, Ms. Serensky mentioned that our classmates "are merciless."  This comment was in reference to embarrassing ourselves in out blog presentations, but I realized that, when it comes to pure competition, we all become mercilessly focused on winning.

 somewhat like this

Take Bobbie's Blog Banter as an example.  I've mentioned before how we all use wit and intellectualism, along with gimmicky jokes, to try to land a spot on this prestigious show.  In fact, for most people, getting onto the show is the only motivation to make their blog worth reading.  Some of us even argue with each other through blogs.

"my blog is better than yours!"

Truly, though, everyone's competitive side comes out in the multiple choice game.  Some of us secretly plot, putting our teams together, trying to gain the upper hand.  Those coveted ten extra credit points that come with a first place victory drive everyone to insanity.  Though hopefully not Shutter-Island-level insanity.

like this, except replace his wife with your AP English grade

I'm not saying that competition is bad.  Without it, sports would be pointless and we would have a lot less motivation to succeed in academics and other areas in life.  Even as children, we were all secretly disappointed when we played games "just for fun" and everyone "won."

this game would be a lot less fun if everyone won

Really, we thrive on competition.  We wouldn't know what to do if everyone got the same reward for whatever amount of work they did.  We need to feel a sense of accomplishment for our actions, and we need to feel like we have beaten someone.  So watch out, everyone.  This multiple choice game is about to get rowdy.