Embarassing Moments?

Although there are a few clear differences among the teen magazines, they all contain a small section to encourage reader contribution. No, I'm not referring to the "Mail" section, in which girls send in suggestions to improve the magazine or encourage/criticize previous comments.
The page I'm talking about is quite embarassing--literally. Every month, hundreds of teens anonymously submit stories of their most humiliating moments, hoping to be published in a magazine read by millions nationwide. While I applaud the purpose of the section--to help other girls realize that they are not the only ones who suffer from everyday faux pas--the content leaves something to be desired. Yes, it's encouraging to know that I'm not the only one who has had a fashion accident or tripped over my own feet in a crowded school hallway. However, I began to realize after reading this section for a few months that the stories completely lack individuality! Sure, it's funny to read the classic "bumped into my crush" story the first couple of times. By the tenth issue, though, I really don't want to hear about your embarassing laughing attack at a school garage sale in front of the boy you like. Sure, the dating topic is high among the most talked-about subjects among teens. But it's important not to blow this out of proportion. Contrary to what people may think, dating is not the only concern among teen girls. Sure, we try to dress fashionably and succomb to peer pressure sometimes, but we certainly care more about getting a date for the weekend. These magazines, however unintentionally, portray us as completely shallow people by choosing to publish stories solely referring to this topic.
I hope that these otherwise applauded periodicals come to realize this and publish other "traumaramas" (see title link) in the future.

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