"Thank God I never got in a fight. All of the jock dudes hated me, but all of their girlfriends thought I was nice so they wouldn't touch me. It was infuriating to them"
- Mark Hoppus
About this Quote
In this quote, Mark Hoppus is expressing thankfulness for never ever entering a physical altercation. He then goes on to discuss that although he was done not like by the popular, athletic young boys, their sweethearts saw him as a kind and likable person. This caused the young boys to refrain from beginning a fight with him, which annoyed them. Hoppus is highlighting the power of understanding and how it can affect one's interactions with others. Despite being done not like by some, he had the ability to prevent dispute due to the positive opinions of those around him. This quote likewise clarifies the harmful masculinity and competitiveness frequently present in high school social dynamics.
This quote is written / told by Mark Hoppus somewhere between March 15, 1972 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Dating. The author also have 14 other quotes.
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