A New Way to Rank: Cool Points

So I'm crapping around on myspace one day and thinking about that old respect meter I had waaay back when. It was so lame. I needed a new system and then this one girl made it all click into place. I don't remember what her thing said, but it the words "cool points" were in it and then I remembered that I use cool points to a degree. I generally explain my point system when I'm in a situation in which someone's points would be affected. You have no number, but obviously losing points is bad and gaining them is good. Basically I'm making this ongoing list so you can see where you might fall or you can calculate your own number of cool points in my book. I hope it's at least fun for you to read, whether you agree or not.

If...
Points
Why?
You own a petephillipsonline.com tee shirt +10 Only ten because I haven't seen any money yet.
You know why/why not vegetarians can eat fish. +20 Because it's boggling my mind.
If you've survived or suffer from a life threatening disease
(yes, Kyle, diabetes counts).
+100 Why? You insensitive bastard.
You like Coldplay. -25 Why not listen to Radiohead? A whine's a whine.
You like Stacked on Fox. +10 Because you have the guts to admit it.
You've watched Prison Break on Fox. +50 It freaking rules!
You read books. Like at least 5 a year +30 Knowledge is power!
You use cool points, like me. +50 Inspired by some girl on myspace.
You can name four Corey Feldman movies +10  
You watch more than 2 hours of MTV a week -50 I tried to save Paul on this.
Jessica Simpson doesn't make you want to kill someone -10 Because you could just be normal and not psychotic like I am.
PetePhillipsOnline is one of your regular websites +10 Because it's not that good right now, so only 10 points.
You live in PA and haven't visited Pete's Apartment -20 Because that's just not cool.
There are at least three shirts in your closet that you've gotten for 75% off or used. +40 Way to save money! There are better things to do with your money like invest in me.
There is more than one mainstream radio station on your car stereo presets. -40 What else would they be? NPR, College, or classic rock stations. End of story.
You actively participate in something you call "working out." -10  
Any part of your body moves to a Pussycat Dolls song -10 Because some men can't help it, but it's still wrong.
You own a CD by the eels +50 ...though I should just deduct points for anyone who doesn't have one. You're missing out more than words can say.
Your first name name ends in -io -30 I'm sorry-- it's a personal thing
You still think "rap sucks" can be said and meant -10 It's everywhere kids, get used to it.
You've been to Jim Thorpe, PA +20 It's obscure, but what do you want?
You cringe when you hear any Nevelle brother's "ahheeeyahhh" +30 Because I think that's just me
You still watch Dave Chappelle reruns religiously -10 Let it go.
You would actually write "eff you" instead of "f-you" -50 People have gotten so messed up that they actually type more in shorthand. I hate you.
You own the Great Mouse Detective on some form of media +100 I love that movie-- let me borrow it!
You've heard of and remember the Great Mouse Detective +20 Oh the days of failed Disney movies... suck on that Little Mermaid.
Teenagers bother you, even if you are one +20  
Old people makes you smile when they're crabby +20  
You don't care about turning 21 because the location of your drinking doesn't affect your 'buzz.' +10 Way to be honest with yourself.
You have an iPod -30 Ha! Here's one place where that trendy shit doesn't count for anything.
For at least two months you didn't know someone's name and used nicknames as a substitute, even though they didn't know it +50  
You boo people on the street or have before. +30 I've done it and it feels good.
Cartoons have no place in primetime -20 What about the Flinstones, ya jerk?
You have Myspace, but I'm not your friend -40 You totally suck.
You've been in a Wawa and liked it +10  
I promised you a role in a movie I will make someday -20 Yeah, well, we need to talk...
You can look at paintings and not be bored +30  
Chinese food makes you feel cool -10  
You accept my fascination with Jerry O'Connell as a non-gay thing. +10 Thank you.
You think you're too good to watch TV -50 "Get your head outta your ass!" (Rushmore)
You cheated on one of these to get points. +20 Hey, no one said you couldn't...

 

 

 

 
 
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