December 5, 2020 MY FAMILY’S HOLIDAY TRADITIONS ARE SO EMBARRASSING! Okay Brandon,I need some advice about my CRAZY EMBARRASSING family!! We celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas. Every year on the holidays, my parents make our family put on a stupid play and they tape it—last year I had to be the official pooper scooper elf and follow behind Santa’s “reindeer” (aka my little brother who was making rude noises the whole time). This year, they’re going to post our new play all over their lame social media accounts!! And maybe even on YouTube! PLUS, my mom’s on the PTO and they’re organizing a “Family Holiday Spirit” video competition. She’s totally going to enter ours!! EVERYONE at my school will end up seeing it!What should I do?! Help!!Embarrassed Elf Hey Embarrassed Elf, This is a holiday hiccup for sure. I mean, your role in the play last year sounds like it stunk (literally). Trust me, I pick up a lot of poop at Fuzzy Friends—though to be fair, it’s not on video (not that I would put it past MacKenzie to film me and then post it all over the internet). A lot of families have holiday traditions. Some are great, like making cookies and volunteering. Some aren’t as great (I mean, who came up with ugly Christmas sweater contests?). Nikki told me that some years her dad puts a Santa outfit on the giant roach on top of his truck, opens his windows, and blasts a song he wrote himself: You better wipe floors, You better not spill, If you don’t clean up, the bugs surely will, Santa Roach is coming to town! Um, yeah, she was pretty embarrassed about that. It sounds like your family’s plays are meant to be funny, so while you find them cringeworthy, other people will get a kick out of them and smile. Have you ever seen the movie ELF? I love that movie! What if Will Ferrell had been too embarrassed to dress up as an enormous Santa’s helper? What if he’d been too grossed out to shove all that spaghetti covered in syrup in his mouth or sing at the top of his lungs or eat used gum from under a subway railing??? The movie wouldn’t have been a hit! And you know what? I think he had a blast doing it! I’m glad that guy doesn’t take himself too seriously. Yeah, yeah, I know what you’re thinking: “BAD example, Brandon! If I got paid millions of dollars to be a pooper scooper in an elf costume, I’d do it! I’d even make a sequel! Know why? Because then I’d have the money to quit school, buy a mansion on my own private island, and never have to face anyone again!” You’re right about one thing—we all have different personalities, so what’s fun and funny to one person might not be to someone else (I gotta be honest, it sounds like your brother wasn’t too upset about making farting noises on video). I’m a pretty shy guy, so I feel for you, for sure. I’ll leave you with some options: Run away to the North Pole and become a REAL reindeer pooper scooper (hey, you kind of have experience). Santa would never post anything about the North Pole on YouTube. On second thought, this is probably a bad option. Might get you on the naughty list. 😉Fake sick on the day of filming the video. Hmmmm. Also not a great option, since your family could pull a sneak attack and put you in the video anyway (I’m picturing your brother running in with an emergency bowl of CHRISTMAS CHEER SOUP, and who knows what he’d put in it).Demand a part that’s not so embarrassing for you (or maybe ask politely—that’d probably go over better). Maybe you could be a Narrator and dress in regular clothes.Explain your concerns to your parents. Tell them that even though you appreciate them trying to do something as a family, you’re worried about getting made fun of at school (no parent wants to hear that!). Ask if maybe you can just keep the video for the family, and not share it with every person who has internet access. Bottom line, you probably won’t see many of the kids you go to school with when you grown up. BUT, you will see your family for the rest of your life. Speak your mind and make your points, but maybe take it a little easy on your parents. My grandma sometimes gets misty-eyed and tells me I’m growing up too fast. I bet your parents feel the same way. That’s all I’ve got for today! It’s your turn readers. Does your family have any traditions that totally embarrass you? What did you do about it? Tell us in the comments!
DorkyPrincess (aka dorky diva) says December 19, 2020 at 9:07 am Hey guys, I’m sure you’ve seen my posts before. I’ve not posted in a while cuz my mum got divorced from my dad and stuff happened after that. My mum seems depressed now. Please help.
Friendless friend says December 19, 2020 at 4:31 am Hey! I’ve been having some issues with my friends. They have all been ignoring me ever since the queen left. Now they are totally ignoring me! My bff got everyone else presents for Christmas except me but she said she would get me one over all the others! And they have been a bit mean to me.They are even wearing all there Christmas stuff but last year they let me borrow one thing from one of their things and same as the year before and so on and they’re not worried because they share their outfits around but they are just ignoring at me, screaming whenever I come like I’m a big plump swamp monster who just had a bad day and not letting me wear anything from one of their outfits (wich btw is a tradion) please help!
WINTER101! says December 19, 2020 at 9:42 pm Hey friendless friend, MY ADVICE: I think you should get new friends!! Talk to your friends and ask them a few question. 1. Why are you ingnoring me? 2. Do you still want to be friends? Ask them this and see what they say. I would ask them These questions. Start a new friend group with some other friends. Tell your friends how you feel and why they are acting this way. I wouldn’t talk about them or to them until they figure out how to act and be kind. They are just discluding u and are trying to get you mad. Be kind to them but don’t be friends with them. Hole I helped Post fast Need advice just ask!! YOUR GIRL WINTER101!
WINTER101! says December 16, 2020 at 10:29 am Hey Anonymous, MY ADVICE: Criticism is the worst and I’m so sorry you have to deal with that. You just have to ignore them and hope they will stop. There’s really no way to stop it, unless you can tell the authorities. I think the best thing to do in this situation is to ignore them and don’t let the words get to your head. Tell the teacher or your parents and thy will deal with the problem. I hope this criticism stops!!! Hope I helped!! Need advice please please please ask me!? Post fast YOUR GIRL WINTER101!
BOOKWORM says December 14, 2020 at 2:16 pm Don’t worry! I love to sing, and desperately wanted to get a part in my school production. But the only way I could prove that I wanted too, was to sing all my heart out. Just like you, I didn’t want to do this, but try to let the rude remarks just roll of your back. That’s my advice for you girl, hope it helped you. BOOKWORM
DorkyFan says December 14, 2020 at 7:26 am Know how you feel. My. Parents decided to let ME wear a MRS. CLAUS COSTUME and post it online!! And, yes… THE ENTIRE WORLD IS GONNA SEE IT! But now I know your situation is much much worse . . . I hope this makes you feel better
WINTER101! says December 13, 2020 at 7:52 pm Hey Needs Talent Upgrade ASAP! MY ADVICE: Firstly I would like to say thanks for asking me for advice. Sorry I didn’t reply sooner:( §CONFIDENCE§ Have faith in yourself no matter how nervous you are. Don’t be scared!! Their are so many kids out there who perform in front of a lot of people and their not scared. Take Taylor Swift for instance, she gets up in front of millions of people and she loves it. You don’t have to doubt yourself or you won’t accomplish anything. If you believe you can’t do it then you won’t accomplish anything! Believe you can and u will achieve your goal. §PRACTICE§ You said you had a great voice so then y be afraid? Practice everyday until next spring and you will be amazing. I wish I could see you sing!! Practice on all your family or friends. Start with like singing I front of 50-100 people just to get u warmed up. Be amazing!! §ACTING/SINGING§ Ok you might be wondering about the title, but I can explain. This means you with be acting while you sing. When you get on that stage pretend everyone is a pineapple. Or.. 1.Pineapple 2.Pizza 2.Animal 3.In glasses and they all have weird mustaches. Just try this it works!! Close your eyes when you are on stage and pretend it is just you singing to yourself in your room. Just breathe and breathe some more and you will be fine. Hope I helped you girl!! Please post YOUR GIRL WINTER101!
Crazy Crush Catastrophe says December 13, 2020 at 12:56 pm Umm.. I really need advice but no one has answered me yet, so I am reposting. Dear any advice-givers…HELP ME! I have a crush on my BFF´s twin brother. I told a few of my friends and made them SWEAR not to tell anyone. And they have been keeping my secret for the most part. Then my BFF found out by reading my diary. She didn´t give the reaction I expected, but what she´s doing NOW is far worse. She is always trying to play matchmaker and pushing me to tell him that I like him when I´m not ready. Then, she told one of her new friends (that I don´t know very well) about my crush. And I was okay with that at first. But then, my BFF´s friend told HER friend, and her friend told my CRUSH that someone had a crush on him. She didn´t say my name, but I was SO MAD when I found out. Since I´m crushing on my BFF´s brother, I´m grateful for all the inside info and signs that he may like me when I´m not there, but I need to tell my BFF to maybe be a little LESS involved without making her mad.
Dork Diaries MEGA fan says December 14, 2020 at 9:42 am OMG! That was very rude of your BFF to do! She should have asked you before telling anyone! I think you should tell her how you feel but in a nice way. For example, you could say “I hope this doesn’t upset you, but I didn’t like how you told (insert the friend that she told’s name) about my crush on your twin. Now he knows that someone has a crush on him and I am worried he will find out it is me!” or something like that. Know she isn’t that likely to get upset. She is after all, your BFF!
Miss-know-It-All In training says December 14, 2020 at 4:17 pm Hi there! I really think you need advice! Your friend there, *sighs* Tell her this. “I appreciate your trying to help me, but I’m not ready to tell him yet. Maybe after we bond a little (As in you and your bffs twin brother) you can help us!” Or something along those lines. AND. Here are some tips. 1. Keep your diary safe! (If you can’t find a safe place, but a locked diary with sequence passcode thingy. It’s not that pricy. Only 8$. Maybe that’s too pricy. Idk.) 2. Get new friends when you need them! Maybe they’re just not the right bffs for you. But choose wisely. 3. Make sure your crushing on the right dude! I understand people can fall in love. But Make sure your crushing on the right guy! You don’t want to end in heartbreak just like I did. Sorry if this advice is really bad! I tried my best!
WINTER101! says December 14, 2020 at 5:18 pm Hey Crazy Crush Catastrophe, Its me WINTER101! MY ADVICE: I would talk to your friend as you said, but this is how. CALM: Be as calm as you can when you are talking cause she may take it the wrong way. Dont get carried away in your anger, but still be firm and not like “hey um… i wish i could tell you to stop talking about my crush, but m to scared”. dont be like that cause that sounds alittle babyish ok. Still keep your cool but stay firm and be kind though. WHAT TO SAY: There are so many things to say so heres some suggetions. 1. “Hey,_____You have been talking about my crush, and telling everyone about him, but i dont want to get you upset or anything,but please dont make a big deal out of him and dont tell him or anyone anything please” That is a nice way to do it. 2.”____ I know we have been friends for a while, but why did you tell everyone about my crush, including him? “I dont apprecite that you did that, but im not that mad or anything, but i would really like to know why. 3.”hi _______ Can we talk? i was wondering why you told people about my crush when i asked you not to, so why? Im not upset, but i dont appreciate that, so dont get mad but why would you do that? These are just 3 ways to say it so you can pick one or say something like it. CRUSH: You can tell your crush you like him, so wait till your ready though. Aproach him calmy, but dont act weird or it will put your crush in an awkward position. say.. “Hey_____ People have been talking about the mystery girl who likes you, and i know who it is. Wanna know? it is me i am the girl. Dont freak out or act weird, but i do like you alot actually i just thought you would want to know. Ok i hope you liked my advice, and im sorry no one has answered you yet, but i hope you like it and follow it!!! HOPE I HELPED PLEASE POST NEED ADVICE PLEASE ASK!! YOUR GIRL WINTER101!
The Fairy God-sister ✨ says December 14, 2020 at 6:21 pm Oh, dear! I recommend sitting down with your BFF and kindly ask her to stop telling people about your crush and pushing you to talk to him about it. If she agrees, great! If not, you might want to consider distancing yourself from her a bit. I imagine that she didn’t have permission to read your diary, and telling people about your crush is quite mean. Remember that friendship is built on trust! good luck!
Mrs. Know-It-All 2.0 says December 14, 2020 at 8:46 pm Oh wowww this is BADD, So first of all I gotta point out a few things, 1. Your bestie found out and shes NOT MAD!!! you should be happy right? I mean sure shes pushing you but you don’t have to tell him, whats the point of having a crush if you can’t have fun with one? 2. Your crush doesn’t know exactly who is crushing on him!! This is good!! you don’t have to worry about him finding out, if he does, just go along with it, flirt with him a bit, maybe he likes you back!! The way I see it, you should just go on with life, maybe tell your friend you’re not comfortable telling him you like him, she’ll understand. And for your crush knowing someone likes him, well it’s not that likely that he’s gonna go around with a clipboard questioning people. thats all i got xoxo – Advice giver
#Dork Queen says December 16, 2020 at 2:14 pm Hi, I have kinda been in a situation like yours. My only advice is to be patient with your BFF. You could try saying something like this, (I am using the name Amy as an example) ¨Listen Amy, I am very glad that we are friends, but friends do not have to always be in each other business. When you told some other kids about my crush, that really upset me and I do not want you to do that again. If I want to tell you something, then I will.¨ Also, DO NOT KEEP A DIARY WHERE OTHERS CAN FIND IT!!! I learned that the hard way. Hope this helps. Good luck!
HUGE DORK DIARIES FAN says December 17, 2020 at 4:35 pm I’m so sorry that happened! I had a friend last year who told my crush I liked him. I was so embarrassed and upset! I totally get what it feels like. Maybe try talking to your friend and telling her how you feel. I hope everything works out for you!
A person who wants to help says December 19, 2020 at 4:37 am Say that your not comfortable with this and ask her politely to not do something like this again without you permission. This has happend to me before but you can get over it. Tell your crush you like him when the time is right for you! I hope this helped!
DORKY_UNI says December 12, 2020 at 10:14 pm My advice is: talk to your parents about this! If you dont feel comfortable about it, they will definitively try to find a way that makes you happy! So dont be shy and talk about how unconfortable you feel to them! I promise it will work!
XxBerthaxX says December 12, 2020 at 7:38 pm You should just pretend to be sick and make fake throw up like Nikki did- l IMAO
DORKY_UNI says December 12, 2020 at 5:12 pm I hope your parent let you be a narrator or so if not lets hope that the vid does not get much likes or views 🙂