I can't blame anyone for laughing at Star Wars Kid when the video first appeared, but I have to admit that my immediate reaction when I first saw it years ago w

I can't blame anyone for laughing at Star Wars Kid when the video first appeared, but I have to admit that my immediate reaction when I first saw it years ago was nothing but profound sadness. All teenagers have insecurities, but nothing like the true outcasts (of which I was certainly one). We spent all our time wondering not only why we couldn't fit in, but what was wrong with us. Because there surely had to be something deeply wrong with us. Most of us assumed, deep down, that it was somehow our fault. That video might as well have been produced by that kid's superego -- as if every self-inflicted wound of self-hatred was now confirmed. People were advising him to commit suicide, and only strength of character could have prevented him from doing it. People have killed themselves over far lesser shames, and I'm honestly not sure I would have survived it. I'm glad he's creating a successful life for himself. And I'll admit it, though I'm not proud it: I hope the fucker who posted that video ends up pumping his gas.