Me, 2008: *refuses to wear any fandom merch* *hides to watch cartoons* *doesn’t talk about anything related to animated shows* Y-yeah, I’m cool.
Me, 2018: So here’s my psychological analysis on Sasuke Uchiha that I’m doing for my college midterm.
I want y’all to know I got 100% on this paper so live your dreams and punch cringe culture in it’s smarmy face.
Me, 2010: I’m in high school now. I am matured and have sense. I realised that everyone didn’t take me seriously and was bullying me because I was an open nerd. I got it! The only way to get out of being a social pariah is to be a closet nerd! *changes my hairstyle to be more ‘normal’, stops bringing ‘kawaii’ bags/stationary to school, keeps quiet about anime/games/geek culture*
Me, 2018: If you can’t handle me being a weeaboo, then you’re a baka.