The whispers began in hushed tones, then exploded across social media: a group of students from a prestigious private school, children of celebrities no less, stood accused of bullying. But the story went deeper. This wasn’t a single incident, but a chilling echo of a “tradition” passed down like a dark inheritance — seniors targeting juniors, year after year.
It’s a grim reality, and one that begs the question: how does a harmless joke morph into a toxic ritual, leaving its victims feeling ostracized and afraid? The answer, like the hallways of any school, is complex and multifaceted.
Imagine a group of teenagers, navigating the treacherous terrain of social hierarchies. Seniors, perched atop the pyramid, wield a certain power, and sometimes, that power manifests in the form of “harmless” teasing. But jokes, like landmines, can detonate unexpectedly, leaving craters of hurt in their wake.