It Was Mean (a fiction)

Casi: Okay. So.

Yes…I assumed too much.

But, why did I deserve to be told you were old money? That’s what I have never been able to figure out.

Lem: Because you’re an obnoxious prick.

You were all mean, cold…jealous pricks.

*Later*

Another woman in the perfume community: But don’t you think that’s mean?

Lem: So what?

Casi: I would never do that!

Lacey: No. Because you’re passive aggressive. But you’re the one, actually one of the people, who started it. …What he’s saying is true.

Another woman in the perfume community: But it’s so damn mean!

You’re essentially that there’s no way to compete with you.

Lem: SO WHAT!?

Why is that a problem?

Another woman in the perfume community: Because even if they attacked her…they’re the ones who are disadvantaged.

Lacey: Then they shouldn’t have started a childish, immature fight. They shouldn’t be stalking me. People shouldn’t be copying me.

It’s very simple.

Another woman in the perfume community: But they’re disadvantaged!

Lacey: What are you trying to say?

Lem: Good question.

A man in the perfume community: Lacey…isn’t it enough to be better? Why say it?

Lem: Are you a shallow, egotistical bastard?

*He laughs*

She’s not that…bad of a person. Why are you maligning her character?

Lacey: Yeah.

So what?

I didn’t join the community to be better than people. Not like that, anyway. That’s not…a good thing? Why would that be comforting?

A female journalist in the community: Yeah. Okay.

I get it.

Lem: *Laughs*

It’s been A DECADE.

I’m not okay with this. We’re not happy.

She’s not even able to be in the community anymore. She was being inundated with hate.

Are you people blind?

*Later*

A woman in Chicago: I think what we have here…is a group of people who were being dumb.

The perfume community is clearly comprised mainly of Liberal jackasses.

And…so…they decided…that even though they were being cruel to her…that they were allowed. …Because…they were disadvantaged, somehow.

Yes, she was supposed to go through all the hoops of being a good person but they…didn’t have to. Because, given her privilege, they were allowed to do whatever the hell they wanted to do.

That’s clearly morally incorrect. You can’t tell me that poor people are given special rights in Heaven to be evil. …I’m not saying that stealing actual food when you’re starving isn’t different of you’re poor. No, not at all. But…you can’t go around being a bitch to people who are just minding their own business, just because you’re poor. …That’s totally unnecessary.

Casi: Okay.

You know what? I don’t know who you are…but…- I was nice to her.

The woman: YEAH RIGHT.

Yeah, right.

*She laughs at Casi.*

Casi: You don’t know what happened!

The woman: I think I do.

What’s more, I think you know I do.

*She waits*

You’re a crazy Liberal, aren’t you? But you’re not honest about it, because you’re living in rural America. I can tell!

*She laughs*

*People are silent, in response.*

A man in Lacey’s neighborhood: Alright.

*He scoffs.*

Jim: What if what she’s saying is true?

*People are silent in response.*

A woman in the perfume community: Okay.

Fine.

Maybe we did basically feel that way.

Lacey: Okay.

*Later*

Lacey: So…I’m confused. What did you feel?

Casi: Can’t you ask that fake woman?

*She rolls her eyes and scoffs*

Lacey: I can’t.

So…what did you all feel?

The perfume community: *Looks confused.*