@@spaceonion4126 Yet some of them grow up into fcked up adults. Gen Y/Z was thrown a somewhat harder bone in life than previous generations before us. The mere thought of something conceptual like Skins back 2-3 generations ago, would’ve never ever ever existed, let alone be thought of.
i wish people would rewatch the series and realize how toxic she was, although she was a fun character she was essentially a blank canvas that everyone threw paint on
@@catherinewyler8377 dont get me wrong i totally agree with you. i do see the other side though- romanticizing effie because she's an artsy female character. i see what you mean, the joker is a great example.
God I remember trying to be Cassie and effy, I almost got a ED and I wanted to do drugs and what all the crazy shit that happens in this show, I love skins but it’s not good for bored teens lol
@@luvbeefy If we’re being realists, some fashion trend is obviously not gonna hold for an entire century obviously lol. But if I make it on this Earth for 50+ more years, I have a feeling it might somehow still have remnants in active societal culture.
@@moh-qo8hj I just turned 18 and I also feel like my life is boring. With this pandemic is even worse. Not a day I don’t think what I could have done when we weren’t in a pandemic and how I wasted those days. For the past 10 months clubs, schools and cinemas in my country have been closed. So I literally lost my last year of highschool.
I started going out when I was 15 a lot I’m a bit addicted to mdma don’t do drugs it’s glamorous to some but it’s really horrible I’ve seen it do bad things to people
Drugs, family dysfunction and mental illness aren't a vibe. Can speak from personal experience (more on the last 2 - in terms of drugs I've only had a bit of weed and alcohol. and pls never try hardcore drugs). The parties and drinks were a vibe though. Overall, overromanticized, and teenage years can be just as lovely without it. I had the party vibes for a teensy bit, then corona happened. Life is dull af and my mental health's worse than ever. In terms of the bad stuff, I can say it's grown me into the person I am but it's not the romanticized little fairy tale the show made it out to be. I would much rather not have them at all but I guess I wouldn't be me without them. Life can be a little mundane but this painted picture you see in shows makes us crave something that isn't really real. Find your fun in a responsible way. It's possible.
I wanted to be like effy when I was younger. Not toxic like she was but the freedom to do as she pleased. The partying and having friends. Living life to the fullest. Instead I turned into Sid with a mix of effys and cassies mental illnesses and hardly ever partied. I party more now at 22 than I did when I was a teenager.
Well, I don't think partying at 22 here and there is weird, still so young, but I know what you mean. Sometimes due to some circumstances we miss things in youth so we want to experiment those in the following stages. Nothing bad here. It also depends on your life rhythm and responsibilities. I would actually care about it if for example I am in my 40s with family, kids, work etc and I want to party and drink every weekend until late hours lol. I guess it depends. In your case, don't feel weird about it and enjoy the partying. :) I am 30 btw and sometimes I miss some good parties haha but well not the best year to think about it right. We still rock with friends here and there specially in summer when we gather at town.
You think that's abnormal or something? I'm 22 and I still don't party cus it's not my thing but I think if you were to do it it's the peak age for it. What's abnormal is partying and getting high at fucking 15.
Growing up I totally wanted to be her. Now I realize how toxic she was but I still somehow fantasize over destructive stuff. Led me to a lot of toxic self destructive behaviors and in the end it did not bring me any true happiness. It's hard to let go of all that and to try to be genuinely happy.
@@BucKt0sorry but you started watching skins and got influenced by it at 10/11 yr old and now you re 32 whic means you watched the show 21 years ago bur this show got out in 2007. Im confused?
All I wanted to be as a teen was beautiful, mysterious, brooding, & wild because of this show. I hate how I hated myself for being loud, funny, caring, & just slightly above average. It’s so lame because there’s still apart of me that wants to be effy even tho I know it’s wrong
@maryam I watched this series when I was young. Must admit. Gave me the courage to break free of my self and become who I am today. Still miss the old days. Boy did we have fun.
@maryam can't i take a walk down the memory lane ones in a while, just a reflection into a past without a care in the world. (Music i used to listen to. Books, Movies, series, ) remembering friends, loved ones, and my car and bikes i used to have. First computer. Games I used to play. Its like a Russian nesting doll. Everything come flooding in one after another. I still don't understand what you have against me taking a second to reflect on my past. (I remembered effy, how much of a badass she was. So I wanted see her being iconic.)
i always hated how the second gen weren't as close of friends or even real friends with each other it felt way more shallow and not as deep than the first gen bc they all acc cared ab each other
people who comment this are so annoying it’s literally the whole point of her character, she’s not a good person but she gets away with it because of her pretty privilege
@@no-jm3tw yea i’m aware lmao... i’m talking ab real life ppl. the entire point of her character is to show how she’s exploited at a young age bc of her physical beauty & how she uses that to her advantage, and how that ties into her mental health. but young kids (and even adults) watching this still act like she’s so cool and excuse her actions bc of the “aesthetics”. they literally got played by what is supposed to be a play on that type of character😭
This whole show puts me right back to watching it late at night in bed on my laptop, feeling like I was doing something wrong. I was just an angsty teen wanting to experiment with people and drugs. The clothing even sets me right back now
I finally watched the series after years of seeing the hype around Effies character and I don’t get the hype? Like the only things that stand out about her are her looks and style, maybe also her mysteriousness in season 1&2 but besides that she’s just a mean snobby teenager lol, she wouldn’t be so liked by people in real life
I know effys personality isn't exactly good and being like her would be dangerous and stuff. but I want her confidence, and her boldness. her lack of care would be nice too. I love her. although society wouldn't think she's the best
I read comments saying things like "Effy is cool", hell no, she can act like she was but Effy is the opposite, she was really destructive, not someone who can think, who knows what she have to do and what things and people are bad for her
This accurately depicts real life. All these 'cool kids' that come across as tough and invincible end up in the gutter. It's just a facade to hide their insecurities, and they're damn good at it, but in the end it washes over them like waves on the shore.
Effy is such a good character. I loved her season 7 special, I would watch a whole TV show of that, and the fact that it's 99% unlikely to happen means we got so robbed.
Its weird seeing someone with crippling depression being called "iconic". I know thats what was intended but what a weird character we all chose to love all those years ago haha
I was obsessed with this show. I developed an ED and drug addictions in high school trying to be like them 🤣 looking back at this in my mid 20s now, it’s kind of cringey. They’re just moody teenagers with a lot of problems. I can see why I idolized these characters so much
I loved Effy and still do. Why does Cook get a pass for his toxic behavior? I love Cook too but he’s just as destructive and Internally conflicted as Effy. She’s such a strong female character regardless of whether or not you agree with her. This generation IS her. Is it over the top? Perhaps. But personally, I relate to a lot of what this generation went through. These things exist, society just likes to ignore and minimize the mental health issues, drug abuse, toxic relationships, and transition to adulthood that many teens struggle with. I love this show because it is so raw and the creators weren’t afraid to highlight aspects of young adulthood that many claim are “taboo”.
Her looks, style and the lifestyle of sneaking out at night might seem glamorous for a young girls but Effies personality is so mean and bland, i highly doubt boys and girls would like a girl like her in real life
I am lucky to have watched skins when I was a little bit more grown-up so I was already at the stage where I could realize that she's toxic. But it's only now that I'm realising how similar our stories are. Mine was slightly in a different order though - first having to fix things for two most important adults in my life when I'm way too young for it, then drugs and dangerous activities. Because of how mental health discourse is in my country I've received help way too late by which time I've hurt a lot of people in my life and hurt myself beyond return And just like Effie, I keep playing with fire in all aspects of life even now The main difference is that I've never had looks going for me so instead of shady teenagers I only got involved with shady adults who cared more about my age (lack thereof) than appearance
