Copycats Spread Awesome-ness

1. Copycat -

 an obnoxious individual who takes pleasure in copying, imitating, emulating, simulating or miming the words, [ideas], gestures and expressions of another individual. The copycat becomes easily amused and the other individual feels like sticking their foot in said copycats ass. Typical of 6 year olds but not uncommon in 21 year old college students.
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         Hi, I'm Chelsea, and I'm a copycat. Oh but don't worry, you are too! Let's face the facts, we're all copycats at some point or another. Some of us are more annoying about it than others, but at the end of the day, if you go buy a sweater because So and So from That Movie looks hot in it, you my friend have just lettered in copycat-ing.

        There are, however, varying degrees of copycats. There are some that are very flattering and born is the phrase "copying is the greatest form of flattery". Those are the ones that try to do what you do, wear what you wear, or simply put, try to be you and they just don't cut it. SO cute, right? Then there are the ones who cling to every idea you have, every notion of fashion whispered from your lips, every innovative thought you muster… and then they're actually a tiny bit successful with their efforts. We can all agree this person is ANNOYING.

        Folks, the idea we must all come to realize as reality is that this isn't necessarily a problem. If you are doing something AWESOME, then you are spreading awesome-ness around the world and kudos to you for contributing to society in a positive way. If you are doing something stupid and being copied for it…well, that's weird and good for you. And unless a person is literally trying to live your life (in which case, please call some authorities or something, that's messed up a la Criminal Minds), roll with the waves of life and relish in the fact that someone cares enough about what you are doing to repeat it! And by all means, get out there and copy some AWESOME people!

Remember the question mom and dad used to ask you when you wanted to be just like your friend?:

 Would you jump off a cliff if Sally did? My answer? Well, as soon as I see that she lands safely amid the calm blue water 20ft below me, then HELL YA!