You... yeah you... you're freaking awesome!

[Hephaestus]

I know the vast majority of my activity on this site is based around sarcasm and gifs...but..thought I'd make a little change for once...

Right, now after my awkward ramblings because I have no idea how to start these and have 0 faith in my writing to portray my thoughts, let's give it a shot ^_^

I see far too many people disliking aspects of themselves for the sheer and simple reason they believe the opposite (sometimes same) sex, dislike it.

See, far too many peeps wanting bigger boobs, abs, a booty or pecs that you could hammer a nail in with...just because you think the opposite gender won't like you without it.

Well my message is simple: FUCK THAT

You're awesome! Only person you ever have to impress is yourself, if you're happy in your own skin then that's an incredible achievement! You don't need to change for anyone.

The absolute diversity of this world is what makes it amazing! So be yourself, wake up at 2 AM then eat half a scotch egg and watch Netflix for 3hrs while you try and remember the name of that show you wanted to watch...ya know...has that guy in it...The one from that thing...

Be you

Be unique

Not a barbie or ken clone ^_^

You're a skeleton draped in skin, sat on a rock hurtling through space at a stupendous speed, your entire being is made from dead stars!

You are perfect as you are.

[AnayaWilliams]

People need to read this article I feel like there are so many insecure people on here caring to much about what other people think of them or what others say about them. But thanks anyways I struggled with that when I was younger trying to please everyone, etc but the only person I have to impress is myself and I'm happy. You are awesome too (:

[Hephaestus]

Glad ya happy ^_^
Yeah that can be one deep horrible pit to fall into :/
But once ya get out, ya can see just how bright the world is ^_^
Awww shucks :p thank ya

[AnayaWilliams]

@Hephaestus Yeah I've been there and I am not going back and your welcome (:

[Ulyss]

Oh my god :3
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[Hephaestus]

^_^ haha!

[Genie23]

I'm awesome? lh6.googleusercontent.com/.../rWq8SO9FxaMwEoBlOmPD6dlAGtwsJi0MblE3Jl1uLRn5QN96dCD1s6vwsMQIuH6TPMHIQ50xUSOMcqvGZDrNeP4tQe3rBl4QdUWQNQ=w500-h286-nc
Lol.
Jokes apart, I really loved this. Thanks for sharing! :-)

[Hephaestus]

Patrick!
Lol tis but a pleasure

[Genie23]

LOL, yup! That's how I look when I blush. o. o

[Belleza2]

I like the last quote - is it from I forgot the name - the guy who died with the blue planet - oh Jesus seriously what's his name tea lol I don't remember so whatever but love your post or take

[Hephaestus]

I know who ya mean lol
yeah but it's worded a little different as I couldn't remember the main quote haha

[BelleGirl21]

I completely agree (on my own... nobody made me lol)

Being happy with who you are will help you lead a happy and fulfilled life. I just need to be reminded of that from time to time.

[Hephaestus]

Hah :p
Yeah! We all need a little reminder now and then ^_^

[mistninja314]

Nice (random mist moment) is Jodeci back?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44wKC1ZRZwQ

[Hephaestus]

20 seconds of slapping windchimes, before a bad song ;_;
why you show me this mist?

[mistninja314]

LOL I have no idea #itwasrandomasusual

[PT1911]

I always though harry potter needed a steroidal italian guy that you can't understand... and a good fist fight :D

[Hephaestus]

Harry potter. . The later years hah

[CocoRachelle]

Potter! Stallone got me cracking up. But your opinion is sweet! :)

[Hephaestus]

Danke ^_^ hah

[Mike1Corth13]

I hate feminism because it's evil. Am I still awesome?

[Hephaestus]

it's your opinion ^_^
micro details as such don't really differ from the fact you're a human and that's just dandy :p

[MakeitOrDieTrying]

ROFL I didn't even read the article, I just laughed at stallones picture

[Hephaestus]

Tis a beautiful chap hah

[Ozanne]

Damn you. I was going to write a similar myTake on this. :) Nicely done.

[Hephaestus]

Danke ^_^

[Ozanne]

Bitte

[misscoffeehead]

Is it a full moon or something?
lol this was very peculiar of you Hep

[Hephaestus]

I know right!
The blistering sarcasm took a slight break :o

[misscoffeehead]

Maybe you inhaled your coffee this morning instead of drinking it :P haha

[Hephaestus]

Am yet to have my coffee ;_;
maybe that's why? Lol

[misscoffeehead]

Haha Bingo! There you go! 🙊🙈

[YourFutureEx]

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[DarkHumorRUs]

Some people aren't happy when they are the only one happy with themselves.

[Hephaestus]

tis sad
those folks who feel they need approval of others, will just forever be chasing a tail :/
till they stop and be happy with who they are :3

[DarkHumorRUs]

It's not really fun to be a loner though. Just because you're happy with other people doesn't mean you "need their approval", it just means you're a normal sociable human.

[Hephaestus]

on the contrary
people who identify themselves as a "loner" actually enjoy being alone, thus the name ^_^

[DarkHumorRUs]

Okay, it's not really fun to be alone all the time... I'm sure you know what I was getting at.

[Hephaestus]

not really to be honest o_O
this take is about loving yourself for being yourself, and not giving a hoot what other folk think

[saandraaa]

Aww thank you! There should be more people like you

[Hephaestus]

More Heps sounds like a bad recipe hah but danke

[TadCurious]

Hell Yeah !!! I like this message!!! Eat pizza for breakfast if you feel like it!

[Hephaestus]

Fucking do it! Hah

[jakeofalltrades]

I'm sorry I couldn't read your take, I was to distracted by Sylvester Stallone dressed up as harry potter, it was super weird

[Hephaestus]

Weird and beautiful, rolled into one lol

[jakeofalltrades]

no, just weird

[Hephaestus]

Sylvester potter is a work of art, thus... a beautiful masterpiece ^_^
Rocky meets potter!

[inamorata]

Thank you! :D

I like the real me too.
She's kind kind of a cunt and can't aim to save her life, but she's ok. =p

[Unit1]

Very cool! Thanks! You too are as awesome as I am :)

So true! So accurate! So enlightening! So wise! So awesome!

[AdamThomas]

Yes, let's all be lazy and out of shape, fuck self-improvement or health.

[Hephaestus]

Where does it state that? O_o
it's telling ya not to try and change yourself just because you think it's what others want.
thought that was pretty clear... what with me saying "Only person you ever have to impress is yourself, if you're happy in your own skin then that's an incredible achievement!"

[AdamThomas]

The part where you say never to change and that people are perfect as they are, many aren't. We're becoming more and more lazy. Instead of encouraging people to improve themselves we'd rather mollycoddle them.

[Hephaestus]

"You don't need to change for anyone"
That bit? yeah... ya missed the last part off, takes it out of context.

Na, society it becoming more and more peer pressured, advances in social networks and such make it so much easier to find "what guys like" and "what girls find sexy" and all that jazz, which is mostly false and based on a singulars opinion.
However, because society is getting lazy, (as ya said) people are more inclined to believe them.
more inclined to trust a poorly wrote article, that basically states ya not good enough.
Which is sad.

Some people enjoy working out
some people don't
simple point being, as long as they are happy with themselves... its amazing ^_^

[AdamThomas]

Yet we're becoming more and more obese, in fact deaths from obesity will soon overtake deaths from smoking. But as long as these people are comfortable in their own skin and don't like exercise, that's amazing.

[Hephaestus]

You're missing a large portion here ^_^
Happy with themselves.
A vast number of people considered as obese, ain't happy that they are, struggle with bullshit from the media, let alone medical issues.
but that makes them less awesome? Lol fuck no!
We're individuals, if someone WANTS to live that lifestyle, that's their choice ^_^ long as they happy.
And that's a key word... want... same way some people WANT to work out.
It doesn't take anything away from the fact they are awesome so long as they happy ^_^

Oh, and suicide in young peeps has been on the rise since 2002, especially in young women.
ya know... The ones mainly affected by media pressure to be "perfect"

[astatine]

i loved reading your take!
don't underestimate your capability as a writer, you've conveyed your message beautifully!

[weapon-x]

Well done man. You know how to make a fellow feel sexy about himself, I like that ;p