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“It wouldn't hurt you to show a little school spirit," Mom said. As if she were a fan of high school football. Mom can take a simple obvservation, such as saying that it wouldn't hurt for a person to show a little school spirit, and say it in such a way that she might as well be saying, 'It…” quote by Katie Alender
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““It wouldn't hurt you to show a little school spirit," Mom said. As if she were a fan of high school football. Mom can take a simple obvservation, such as saying that it wouldn't hurt for a person to show a little school spirit, and say it in such a way that she might as well be saying, 'It wouldn't hurt you to stop clubbing those baby seals.””

Katie Alender

About This Quote

Source Film: The Way Way Back, 2013

Encourages modest support for community activities, implying it’s harmless and beneficial.

In simple terms: Show a little school spirit is harmless.

Key Takeaway

Support your community in small ways.

Themes

community support family humor

Mood

lighthearted encouraging

Type

advice humorous

When to use this quote

  • school events
  • local sports
  • family gatherings
  • volunteering
  • neighborhood projects

Key Concepts

social bonding peer pressure civic engagement

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small act of community support could you start today?
  • How does humor affect your willingness to participate?
A Different Perspective

May overlook deeper issues while focusing on trivial gestures.

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