Kids have been doing dumb things for a very long time, sometimes it feels like they get worse. From taking off their own braces with pliers to sissy tests (burning themselves with erasers), there are some pretty crazy trends out there. So, let’s take a walk down memory lane and share some of the dumb things we did when we were younger, and things kids are doing today!
The haircuts we HAD to have
Ah yes, the silly haircuts that us middle schoolers used to get. For boys, it was pretty much about style, with haircuts like mohawks or faux hawks to spiky hairspray dos what about frosted tips? For girls, it was all about having fun. Colorful streaks or when you wanted to be Rachel from Friends. How about when we would shave the back of our heads? Of course, looking back now these styles can make us cringe but at the time they were just cool.
The Stunts We Attempted in High School
High school is often a time of pushing boundaries—and sometimes this means attempting stupid stunts that may or may not end well. Whether it was jumping off high places or daring each other to eat something, no shortage of dumb ideas floating around. Of course, looking back now these stunts can seem super dangerous but at the time they felt like harmless fun.
The Dares at College… I mean they just got worse!
College is all about making memories and having fun—which often means taking risks and pushing boundaries even further than before. Some students took up daring dares such as running across campus late at night or going streaking through the quad during finals week. Other students opted for more traditional activities like drinking games or pranks on unsuspecting roommates. Sometimes the older we were the dumber things we tried!
No matter how much time changes, it seems like kids will always find ways to do dumb things.
From silly haircuts in middle school to daring dares in college, there are plenty of embarrassing moments that we look back on fondly (or not so fondly). The next time you hear about some outrageous trend that teens are doing today, just remember that this isn’t anything new—we did plenty of dumb things too when we were young! What was your favorite dumb thing you did growing up? Share your stories in the comments below!
