I dressed as the Riddler once, when I was little too heavy to do. I would wear tights. My brother was in a hair metal band, and he had Riddler tights made. My brother's a geek, but he was in a heavy metal band, so I'm a chubby fifteen-year-old, and I borrow his Riddler tights and wear them to school with the package. That wasn't a good idea.
This quote humorously captures the awkwardness and self-awareness of adolescence. The speaker reflects on a childhood costume attempt, revealing not only a sense of humor but also the challenges of feeling self-conscious during teenage years. The detail about borrowing tights from an older brother who was in a band adds a layer of relatable sibling dynamics and youthful experimentation. It highlights the universal experience of trying to fit in or stand out while dealing with body image concerns and the sometimes comical mishaps that come with growing up.
