She did what with whom?
Oh, gossip, gossip, gossip. A nastily entertaining aspect of high school. With the advent of the hit television show, Gossip Girl, it was only imminent that our school would have its own version of Gossip Girl, “cleverly” called Gossip on the Green.
But, we ask: What is Lex High coming to?
Is it really necessary for us to have a repository of gossip, of rumors, of degrading, misleading, incriminating moments? Is it necessary for us to be “in the know” 24/7? Is it our business to know that so and so hooked up with some kid, or that he started a fight after school, or that she cheated on her lover?
Through word of mouth, we already hear gossip and rumors instantaneously. Now that these pieces of gossip and rumors will be published in an open group on Facebook, there is no stopping incorrect information being spread to the entire world. Oh, what a nice feeling that is!
We, here at the Shrinking Quad, just loved reading the “info” for the group on Facebook, which included this: “Oh, and don’t take it personally if we disclose your name”. Eloquently put, Gossip on the Green. Don’t worry! We won’t take it personally if you leave our names out of gossip! It’s not like we love having our private life on display. Gossip on the Green must be omni-popular to know all of this information about everyone.
Our Conclusion: The last thing our school needs is a place for people to lash out on others, to spread false information, or intervene in someone’s private life.
