SMack talk
Kira Fahmy'16
“ ‘Take me to Bedford High School
Where the sports are D2
And the kids are ugly
Take me home.’ #SMACK”
This kind of tweet is far from uncommon on the popular twitter account, @SMACKHighNH, whose latest tweets have turned to our very own Bedford High. In fact, this tweet is one of the most censored that can be found on the account. Other tweets are hidden behind multiple profanities, insults, and hashtags, all in 140 characters or less. Although the majority have been towards Bedford lately, other schools are most certainly not left out of the fun. Anywhere from Manchester public schools to Pinkerton Academy are a source of inspiration for these ruthless tweeters. So who’s behind this? Who’s to blame for the constant chirping directed towards New Hampshire High School students? The answer: the students themselves. The last tweet sent out by SMACK could be brilliantly composed by your math partner, or even your best friend. Although SMACK High is moderated by a single or few core users, the tweets themselves are anonymously submitted through a jotform, reviewed, then posted for the public view. The very public view that is. SMACK High NH has an impressive 12.8 thousand following, comprised mainly of NH students. Even after all the digs, the rumors, and the rivalries that ensue from a simple tweet, this number of followers continues to grow. Why? Students revel in a little drama. A follow to this account ensures a hurtful tweet towards any NH school onto your twitter feed at least five times a day. It’s like having your own personal gossip girl- but state-wide. Big sports game coming up? You’ll be sure to see a tweet directed at your school “signed off” from the other, pumping you up for the game and fueling school pride. Snapped an embarrassing picture of somebody sleeping in class and feel like showing it off? Simply submit it to SMACK. Mad about losing the football game? Go ahead, submit a dig at the other school and send it to the world. To some, SMACK High has become a platform of personal expression, a public diary to vent and fume about other schools- without them knowing who you are. To others, it’s a great place to start a twitter fight on a dull Tuesday night. But mostly, it’s a source of entertainment like any other popular twitter page.
Don’t take twitter too seriously, and most importantly, TWEET RESPONSIBLY.
Where the sports are D2
And the kids are ugly
Take me home.’ #SMACK”
This kind of tweet is far from uncommon on the popular twitter account, @SMACKHighNH, whose latest tweets have turned to our very own Bedford High. In fact, this tweet is one of the most censored that can be found on the account. Other tweets are hidden behind multiple profanities, insults, and hashtags, all in 140 characters or less. Although the majority have been towards Bedford lately, other schools are most certainly not left out of the fun. Anywhere from Manchester public schools to Pinkerton Academy are a source of inspiration for these ruthless tweeters. So who’s behind this? Who’s to blame for the constant chirping directed towards New Hampshire High School students? The answer: the students themselves. The last tweet sent out by SMACK could be brilliantly composed by your math partner, or even your best friend. Although SMACK High is moderated by a single or few core users, the tweets themselves are anonymously submitted through a jotform, reviewed, then posted for the public view. The very public view that is. SMACK High NH has an impressive 12.8 thousand following, comprised mainly of NH students. Even after all the digs, the rumors, and the rivalries that ensue from a simple tweet, this number of followers continues to grow. Why? Students revel in a little drama. A follow to this account ensures a hurtful tweet towards any NH school onto your twitter feed at least five times a day. It’s like having your own personal gossip girl- but state-wide. Big sports game coming up? You’ll be sure to see a tweet directed at your school “signed off” from the other, pumping you up for the game and fueling school pride. Snapped an embarrassing picture of somebody sleeping in class and feel like showing it off? Simply submit it to SMACK. Mad about losing the football game? Go ahead, submit a dig at the other school and send it to the world. To some, SMACK High has become a platform of personal expression, a public diary to vent and fume about other schools- without them knowing who you are. To others, it’s a great place to start a twitter fight on a dull Tuesday night. But mostly, it’s a source of entertainment like any other popular twitter page.
Don’t take twitter too seriously, and most importantly, TWEET RESPONSIBLY.