Everyone is hearing about the Edward Snowden debacle, leaking NSA secrets is big news, but one of the things I've heard about more than maybe I want to, is his girlfriend. In case you haven't heard something about her, she was a pole dancer (though, not a stripper as I understand it, but a circus type dancer). Now, don't get me wrong, I think it's interesting who he was dating, where he was living, his history, everything. But I only like that stuff because I am a natural investigative person, not because it is actually relevant to the situation.
I really just want to write about a friend of mine in relation to this whole thing. We were discussing the articles, for some reason, and his comment was "how does a guy with barely a high school degree get a pole dancer girlfriend"... ummm.. ask her out?
First off, most pole dancers are actually normal REAL PEOPLE! no way!! I mean.. they might be in better shape than a lot of people, because that kind of thing requires a lot of muscle, but they aren't gods or anything, and I'm sure they would appreciate you not thinking they are.
Second, getting a higher degree doesn't make you a better person, and sometimes, it doesn't even help you succeed in life. In Snowden's case, he was making a lot of money, doing something he loved to do and was great at doing, and did it all without a degree. Don't get me wrong, I think education is great to have, and I love a well educated person, but if there is a person who is great at what they do and smart, they don't need an education.
Third, If you really want to date a pole dancer, and that's your goal in life, go out and date a pole dancer. Follow your dreams!
And fourth, I feel bad for that girl, she is going through a crazy possible break up and dealing with unexpected media attention all at the same time, not a position I would want to be in.
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