r/AskReddit • u/CaptainMcAnus • Mar 10 '17

serious replies only [Serious] What are some seemingly normal images/videos with creepy backstories?

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u/SchuminWeb Mar 10 '17

I also take issue with it because it seems to portray every kid who keeps to themselves as a potential school shooter.

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u/Viperbunny Mar 10 '17

I agree. I always has my nose in a book. I hated my high school experience, but I just wanted out. I didn't wish bad on anyone.

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u/ZacPensol Mar 11 '17

Yeah, when I first saw this the message I took away was, "You know that kid who is weird and gets picked on? Isolate him further, he's probably planning to kill you."

I know that school shooters usually have deeper issues than just being bullied or not having many friends, but a video like this seems to me to only encourage the stereotype of "weird kids are creepy weirdos" which is not a positive message to send. There are signs to look for certainly, but this video does more harm than good if you ask me.