How to Be So Lame That You're Actually Cool

Edited by Katie M, Beckie and 16 others

Some people just don't have that certain je ne sais quoi to be, as they say, 'cool'. But if you are lame enough, you could be so lame that you actually are quite awesome. It is not hard, just follow these simple steps.

Steps

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   First of all, you need to get the right idea of what you want to be, exactly. Napoleon Dynamite is the basic picture. He is the lamest person ever, yet he is extreme cool. Be more like him, and you'll do fine.
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   There are a few types of lame that are awesome: -Nerdy (lots of plaid, big glasses, suspenders) -Sophis-lame (Blazers, briefcases) -Regular un-cool (Plain, not very attractive, with what would seem like rather lame hobbies/interests) If you can figure out what you want to be, or what you already are, you'll do very well in this.
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   Once you know what you want to be like, buy the materials you need. Rummage through your attic for your parent's old clothes, or go to lots of thrift stores. Chances are, you'll find some pretty good clothes from the '70s, '80s, which is ideal.
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   Start doing your thing. Get your trademark, and rock it.

Tips

• Don't be afraid of intelligence. Most people really respect it, and it just builds your image all the better.
• Don't be shy at all. It is the most important thing to talk to as many people as possible. They will see how awesome you are. You don't necessarily have to go up to them, sometimes people will talk to you, especially at the beginning of a school year, or at a new school.
  They will see how awesome you are when they meet you, if you just keep to yourself you might come off as a weirdo.
• Learn how to play the harmonica and/or ukulele, or else find another uncommon instrument. With the right attitude, electric guitar works, too. Also, say 'gee-tar', as opposed to 'gih-tar' when you say guitar.)
• Start saying really uncommon words. Not ones that 'cool' people would stereotypically say (like gangsta talking or lots of curses), but ones from a while back (like 'nifty', 'blast', or 'gosh'). Ask your parents what they said when they were youngsters. Think lame words and you'll do fantastic.
• Remember: Lame is cool.
• Don't be embarrassed about your new digs. Wear them, live them, and let them build your awesomeness.
• Don't worry! Just be awesomely nerdy but rockstar cool!

Warnings

• Careful that you don't go way over the top. If you act too out there, people may fear you and want to distance themselves. Find a perfect level.
• This is made typically for guys, but it works for girlies too. Girls work best as nerdy, but try what you like.
• Don't attempt if you have no sense of humor. You don't have to be funny, per se (course it wouldn't hurt) but uber serious people can't always pull this off.
• Avoid staying in. Go out for lunches, weekends, or whatever else. Just because you;re trying to be lame, doesn't mean that you should be unsocial.

Things You'll Need

• Sense of humor
• Some money (not a lot, because thrift stores are very cheap, most of the time)
• Confidence (if you feel insecure, it won't work.)