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August 1, 2025 · Source: Medium

Seven Idiots, One PTM, and Zero Regrets

G7! Not a global summit, but seven kids skipping PTMs, stacking Coke straws, and forming the most underperforming yet unforgettable gang .

Voice8
Lyric intensity7
The line9
Mind under feeling5
Held shape8
Literary mean 7.4 / 10

Highlights

The line "The straws collapsed like our GPA" is hilarious and biting.
The line

Voice

Consistent comedic rhythm; "witness protection" and "sweet idiot child" feel distinct.

Lyric intensity

Hyper-specific: "fuchsia, maroon, teal" moms appearing like a pack of cows.

Mind under feeling

Acknowledges the "logistics" of failure, but stays mostly in the anecdote.

Held shape

Strong circularity with the Coke straws; begins and ends with the bit.

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