Letter: Trisha Unnasch on ‘Scary Mary’

Dear Editor:

I’m completely offended by all the negative comments that Jon’s “Scary Mary” column received. People are bashing his column for being judgmental, but aren’t they doing the same thing?

This is an amazing, funny, entertaining, and true message! This article is simply stating that we need to dress how we feel inside; our image reflects our thoughts and feelings.

There is a difference between dressing comfortably and being sloppy. I’ve seen some girls that should not have even walked out the door. I look at these girls and think that they don’t feel that great about themselves.

Jon’s article suggests that we take that extra step to look presentable. Not once did it mention that we put a pound of make-up on, buy designer clothes, wear five inch heels, or anything of that nature.

I am guilty of being a “Scary Mary” in the past, but I look back at myself and I’m not happy with it. This year I take the extra time to get ready and feel good about myself. I don’t take hours and hours to get ready. I just take the needed time to make myself look the way I want!

I’m happy that this article was printed in our newspaper, it shows that we are open to opinions and new thoughts and ideas. I would be unimpressed if this article was replaced with another about Wranglers and flannel shirts.

I’m from Nebraska, but I’m sorry, I don’t wanna read about it. I think close-minded people need to open up their peanut sized brains and look out into the world and stop living a secluded Nebraska life.

No matter where we go people are going to judge based on appearance, that’s a given. I see people come into places with dirty clothes, dirty hands, and stinky pits, and I wish they would take the time out of their day to at least wash their hands and change their clothes before they go into a restaurant. It’s uncomfortable being around those people, I don’t like the smell of cow shit.

And sometimes I wish girls and guys on campus would take the time to brush their hair, put on some presentable clothes for class, and brush their teeth. I’ve been in some situations where I’ve had to move seats in class because of bad breath or bad B.O.

If people just take the time to read the article again, they will see the humor and the entertaining side of it. Love yourself, and dress like you do! Jon is saying that just because we live in Nebraska doesn’t mean we have to dress the part. I completely agree!

Also, I’m so disappointed in the comments online regarding the author’s gender. Where the heck does it say a gay man can’t have an opinion? Whether he is gay or not doesn’t even matter. I’m so ashamed of those of you who thought that was relevant.

I’m a straight female and I have an opinion and I agree completely with Jon. Now are you going to say something about that? Do my gender and sexuality matter? They don’t!

—Trisha Unnasch,
senior of Rushville