Quote by Elizabeth Wurtzel

I was meant to date the captain of the football team, I was going to be on a romantic excursion every Saturday night, I was destined to be collecting corsages from every boy in town before prom, accepting such floral offerings like competing sacrifices to a Delphic goddess.

I was meant to date the captain of the football team, I was

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's preconceived notions of a stereotypical high school experience. They believed they were meant to date the popular football captain, go on romantic excursions, and be idolized by multiple suitors. The use of vivid imagery, such as collecting corsages and receiving offerings like a goddess, highlights the speaker's desire for validation and attention in their teenage years. However, this quote also suggests the speaker's realization that their expectations may not align with reality, implying a potential disillusionment with their idealized version of teenage romance.

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