“Mortify” Yourself
I read an article last week that I just have to share with you. It’s about a stage show called “Mortified”, where participants read their teenage diaries, journals, or other writings in front of an audience — usually to the tune of uproarious laughter.
Why would anyone want to mortify themselves in this way?
According to comedian Matt Harawitz, the answer is simple:
I think it’s a catharsis to be able to laugh at yourself and then laugh at what you used to be. It feels great.
Apparently, people all over the country feel the same way, because “Mortified” has been playing to sold out audiences everywhere. In fact, the success of the stage show has led to the creation of a companion website called getmortified.com, where people can publish their own tales of teenage angst and woe.
I don’t know about you, but this is not something I’d be able to do. I don’t think I have any of my teenage writings left anyway, but even if I did, there’s no way I’d be able to read them in front of a live audience.
Sure, I can see the therapeutic value in being able to laugh at yourself and acknowledge that you’ve come a long way since high school; however, I can’t imagine doing so in front of a huge group of strangers. Yikes!
It’s an interesting concept though, so check out the site for yourself!