PDA is B-A-D

As we inch closer to Valentine’s day, the rise of couples at Owensboro High School is concerning. Walking through the halls is a difficult task due to the constant hand holding. Using the bathroom is awkward because there’s always someone having a “no you hang up first” contest. And, since we can’t use both earbuds in the hallways, we’re all forced to hear little smooches. For the sake of my fellow students and their mental health, let’s put a stop to PDA.

PDA, aka public displays of affection, is not only gross but also very disrespectful. I’m not sure if the offenders just watched “Mean Girls” and “To all the Boys” one too many times, but newsflash, kissing in the hallways isn’t romantic. It’s disgusting. There is a time and place for everything and in the hallways in between classes isn’t the time nor the place to play tongue twister. Also, It’s flu season. All this touching and spit swapping just makes me want to spray everyone down with some Lysol. My advice, cool it on the tonsil hockey and maybe invest in some good vitamins and disinfecting wipes.

Why do girls choose the bathroom to talk to their significant others? I cannot speak for boys but it seems no matter what time or what bathroom you choose, there is always a girl in there talking to her other half. Also, the ugly looks you get when you (heaven forbid) decide to actually use the bathroom are unnecessary. Does she expect me to say,  “I’m sorry, am I interrupting something? Yea, you’re probably right. I’ll just take care of my business in the hallway.”You chose to talk on the phone in the bathroom so, you and whoever you are on the phone with will have to deal with the consequences.

Do not even get me started on the hand holding. We can not continue to walk ½ a mile per hour behind a barricade of people holding hands. It’s like playing  Red Rover but with hormonal teenagers who refuse to ever let go. This isn’t the Titanic. I promise if you let his hand go he’s not going to sink to his death in sub-zero waters. For the sake of the innocent pedestrians please, in the words of Elsa, let it go…

In conclusion, public displays of affection are never okay. When I’m at school, I don’t want to feel like I just bought a ticket to watch the cheesiest romantic high school movie in existence. So, save the canoodling for when and your special someone are alone.