March 20, 2016 My Favorite TV Show Is a Big SECRET! Hi Brandon, Ok, so I am a huge fan of Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu. I have watched all the episodes multiple times, I have the Lego sets, I collect the magazines, I have posters… Yes, I am a massive fan. My problem is, none of my friends know. Whenever I’m asked what my favorite show is, I just mumble ‘some cartoons’ and make a quick exit. I am a teenager. And teens don’t really watch shows like Ninjago. I kinda want my friends to know, but I’m afraid that if they do, they’ll make fun of me. I can’t even tell them how my birthday went, because I had Ninjago sets for presents, and a Ninjago-themed cake. I mean, this show is one of my most favorite things. And these guys are my friends! But I don’t trust them enough not to pick on me for it. Please help me, Brandon! Should I tell my friends or not? And what am I going to do if they tease me??? Jake the Ninjago Fan Hey, Ninjago Jake! So first of all, a belated happy birthday to you! I’m sorry you didn’t feel like you could tell your friends about it, because it sounds like it was great. So, first of all, you are not alone. Nikki and I both see a lot of letters from kids worried that something they’re into isn’t cool enough or mature enough or whatever enough. Nikki even gets letters from people who wonder if they’re too old for Dork Diaries! (But obviously they really love Dork Diaries or they wouldn’t be writing to Nikki!) Here’s what I think – I think people should enjoy what they enjoy and take pride in it! My grandma is super into these mystery books that feature a talking cat that helps solve the mysteries. She calls them her “guilty pleasures” and hides them when her book club comes over to discuss more serious books. I think it’s weird—not the cat mysteries, but the fact that she thinks she has to hide them. I see her reading them and she laughs and tells me her theories about who’s guilty of the crime. She really enjoys them! Maybe some of her serious-book friends would enjoy them too! And even if not—who cares? So, sorry I compared you to my grandma. I’m pretty sure you guys have nothing else in common, but I guess I’m saying everyone deals with this feeling that what they like might not be cool. It’s probably even worse at our age, when we’re still trying to figure out who we are. So hiding something you think might make you a target for teasing is an option. I can understand it. But what if you shared your interest and it turns out some of your friends love Ninjago too?! Or what if one of them has never seen it, but checks it out because of your recommendation. Then you guys could enjoy it together. It’s fun to be able to share the things we’re excited about. I’m into photography, and most of the guys at school are more into sports or video games or music. But I have a couple friends on the newspaper staff and it’s cool to be able to get their advice on a photograph or cheer when they place in a contest. So I think you should tell them. There’s a chance they’ll be surprised or say that’s a kid show. But if they’re good friends, I doubt they’ll give you a really hard time, especially if they see how into it you are. And if they don’t get it, that’s okay too. Not everyone likes the same things. But at least it won’t feel like some big thing you have to hide. Because enjoying something like a TV show or a cat mystery shouldn’t make you feel embarrassed. What do you guys think? Should Jake tell his friends how much he enjoys Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu? Have you ever been into something you worried wasn’t cool? Tell us in the comments!
Any mouse maker says April 8, 2016 at 5:38 pm I think you should tell your friends!! Who knows maybe they will like ninjago too! My obsession probably would have to be pillows!!
Cinnimon Mari says April 8, 2016 at 1:05 pm Yes you should tell your friends if they make fun of you there not your real friends anyways
Puppy Love says April 8, 2016 at 10:44 am Don’t worry what other people say about you. Just be you, because at the end it matters how you feel.
Dancer Tete says April 7, 2016 at 9:03 pm okay my cousin teachers me dance. I can never actually do the stuff. I watch people dance and the are so good I’m just a dream dancer. I love to dance. I want to really compete against other dancers. Brandon what should I do
BookNerdGirl says April 7, 2016 at 8:49 pm I really love ninjago and it is a great that u like it too!! Remember haters are going to hate but lots of other people enjoy ninjago or else they wouldn’t still have the show on. And for admiting that u like ninjago I will admit something too. Ok… ready? I really really like this baby show on PBS called Wild Kratts! It is about animals and my baby brother watching like crazy
Dorks R us says April 7, 2016 at 8:46 pm I must confess I LOVE odd sqaud!!!! (I’m 9!!!) See ninjago Jake people everybody can like what they want to. So you should just tell e’m!☺
Anonymous says April 7, 2016 at 12:47 pm I get it. I love Pokémon, and no one gets it. But I have a friend, or say BFF, who’s really into Power Rangers so we understand how one feels when your obsession ( or so should I say, super obsession ) is a piece of junk. And if you don’t find someone, who gets it, I think there would be some Ninjago fan communies online. I joined fan fiction( yes, there are Pokémon authors and books ) And get this : I am a teenage girl and I don’t care about those who don’t like me cause of my weird ( actually super weird ) interests.
Kristi Dorkalicious says April 6, 2016 at 4:17 pm I know how you feel. I still watch My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, and some girls tease me about it. This never really bothers me because my best friend, and some of my other friends at my new school watch it too. And hey! At least I don’t group sing the Little Einstein’s theme songs like some girls at my school! I take pride in showing it, mainly because I know there are people all over the world, some even older than me, who enjoy it too! 🙂 You’re not the only one who watches Ninjago. There are probably other people who watch it and are older than you. Tell your friends, and if they tease you, well, see if the teasing is continuous, and if it is, I guess it’s a test to see if they’re your true friends. Sincerely, Kristi Dorkalicious
Anonymous says April 7, 2016 at 8:53 am I have the same issue My Little Pony not Ninjago but I have no clue if they tease or not I have some friends who do like it and other friends probably not into it. My main problem is if I were to invite my friends over they would see that I still play with dolls. What should I do Dolly Cali
DORKY Sparkle says April 6, 2016 at 10:36 am HEY, JAKE no need to worry about anything because i also watch ninjago with my brother so it is not that bad i mean if your friends tease you or something just say this ” I do not care if you hate me just because i love ninjago, and i am sure some of you have a deep dark secret like they like teelytubeese.”
teen titan starfire says April 6, 2016 at 12:10 am I like watching things and people make fun of me doesnt stop me from watching it
Queen b says April 5, 2016 at 7:04 pm Me to .but it is ok cuz if they make fun of you they loser. tell them