Okay, so today I messed around with this “plies kept it too real” thing. Honestly, I didn’t even know what it was at first. I just saw the phrase floating around and figured, why not? Let’s see what this is all about.
First, I Googled it. Just typed it in, plain and simple. Bunch of stuff came up, mostly videos and some forum posts. Seemed like it was related to some rapper, Plies, and something he said or did. I’m not really into rap, but hey, I’m open to new things.
I clicked on a few of the videos. Watched a couple. Basically, it looked like this guy, Plies, was just being… himself. Like, super unfiltered. Saying whatever was on his mind, no matter how wild or crazy it sounded. People were reacting to it, some laughing, some agreeing, some totally confused.
My Experiment
So, I decided to try it myself. I mean, not exactly like Plies, because I’m not a rapper and I don’t have millions of followers. But I figured I could try being “too real” in my own little world.
- I started with my morning routine. Usually, I just go through the motions. Get up, shower, get dressed, eat breakfast. Today, though, I voiced every single thought. Out loud. “Ugh, I hate this shirt.” “Why is this oatmeal so lumpy?” “I really need to clean this mirror.” It felt weird, but kind of liberating.
- Next, I tried it with my work. I’m a freelancer, so I work from home. Normally, I just sit at my computer and grind away. But today, I commented on everything. “This email is so boring.” “Why did they use that font?” “I’m so much better at this than they are.” (Okay, maybe I didn’t say that last one too loud.)
- Then while running some errands, I continued the “too real” commentary under my breath, things I am thinking, but wouldn’t ever typically say, “Wow, that is an ugly car”, “Why is this person walking so slowly.”
- Finally, I ended the day by having a “too real” conversation with my cat. I told him all my hopes and dreams, my fears and anxieties. He just stared at me, probably thinking I was crazy. But you know what? It felt good.
So, what did I learn from this little experiment? Honestly, I’m not sure. It was definitely interesting. It made me realize how much I filter myself on a daily basis. How much I hold back. Being “too real” is exhausting, but it’s also kind of freeing. Maybe there’s a balance somewhere in between. Maybe we all need to be a little more like Plies, sometimes. Just a little.
