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My teacher gave me a great grade, but I didn’t do the work

You ought to accept your destiny as a misunderstood genius.

I feel tired all the time but go to bed late

You should stop scrolling at 2 a.m. unless you're curing diseases.

I shared a secret by mistake. I feel bad

You should say your mouth glitched—classic software update issue.

I missed the bus for the third time this week

You must now live at school. Congrats.

My best friend likes the same person I like. What now?

You might as well challenge them to a rap battle for the prize.

Everyone in my class is going on a trip, but I can’t afford it

You should photoshop yourself into the group photos and pretend you were there.

I want to change schools, but I don’t know how to tell my parents

You must say, “I love you… but I hate the cafeteria.”

My friend is acting strange lately and won’t talk to me

You ought to bribe them with snacks and emotional Spotify playlists.

I always forget my PE clothes and my teacher’s angry

You should start wearing gym clothes under your pajamas just in case.

I don’t have a good place to study at home. What can I do?

You should turn your closet into a study cave and pretend it’s a private office.

I’m failing maths and my parents don’t know yet

You might have to fake a sudden interest in interpretive dance.

I’m addicted to my phone. I check it every five minutes

You must lock it in a drawer and give the key to your cat.

I told a lie and now it’s getting worse. What should I do?

You should’ve stopped at the first lie, not built a Netflix series out of it.

My classmate keeps borrowing money and never pays me back

You should start accepting payment in chocolate or awkward favors.

My friend keeps interrupting me when I talk. It’s annoying

You must interrupt them back, but only in pirate voice.

I want to ask someone out, but I’m too nervous. Help!

You should slide into their DMs with a meme and a prayer.

I always leave homework for the last minute. How can I change this?

You ought to start treating deadlines like wild animals—dangerous but fast.

I saw someone cheat on a test. Should I tell the teacher?

You should tell the teacher… if you’re not also planning to cheat later.

My little brother broke my phone. I’m really angry

You must teach him to mow lawns until you can afford a new one… or a new brother.

My friend is being bullied online, and I don’t know how to help

You should report the bully, then summon a meme army for emotional support.

I forgot to study for a test and now I’m stressed

You might as well bring a crystal and start manifesting the answers.

My friend smokes and wants me to try it too. What do I say?

You should say you only smoke brisket.

I want to dye my hair blue, but my school says no

You must tell them it’s a symbol of your academic sadness.

My teacher gave me a bad grade, but I think it’s unfair. Should I say something?

You should write an emotional email… in comic sans.

I said something mean in a group chat and now everyone’s angry

You should blame autocorrect and say you meant “angel” not “idiot.”

I got invited to a party, but my parents won’t let me go. What now?

You must tell them it’s a geography club meeting with pizza and loud music.

My parents want me to stop using TikTok, but I love it

You should explain that your future career as a professional dancer depends on it.

My best friend keeps copying my homework. I feel bad saying no

You ought to let them fail once for character development.

I think I lost my school laptop. I don’t know how to tell my teacher

You must say your dog needed it for his online barketing course.

I forgot my friend’s birthday and now she’s not talking to me

You should tell her you were waiting for the real birthday, the one in her soul.