Sunday, August 7, 2011

Inadequate - Part I

His name was Gabe and all he ever wanted to do was fit in. Gabe was a 17 year old senior in high school and was not the most popular kid in school by a long shot, but also wasn't the least popular. He had just enough credibility where it earned him a seat at the "cool" table in the cafeteria. Gabe was at the age where almost every topic of his conversations with other students revolved around sex. You see, Gabe was the only one (supposedly) who was still a virgin and he had to listen to the other boys constantly bragging about their crazy sexual experiences. This upset him due mostly to the fact that he could not engage in the conversations without making up lies about his own experiences. The others knew that Gabe was lying and would constantly bully him about not hooking up with any girls. This made him constantly worried about not fitting in with the others. Gabe felt inadequate, not cool, and alone.

One Friday Gabe lands an invite to a keg party. Because he can not fit in with his "friends" by being a ladies man, Gabe experiments with weed and alcohol so that he can seem cool. He mostly fakes inhaling and doesn't drink that much but nonetheless Gabe is making some headway with fitting in at the party.  He sees a girl that he's known since kindergarten named Christina. She is very pretty and speaks to him because of their pre-established relationship. Christina is wasted and at the end of the night needs to be walked home by Gabe. When they get to the house she invites him in and Christina is DTF. Gabe is extremely nervous. "I'm not prepared for this" he thought..."What if I fail, I don't know what to do." But Christina's buzz is wearing off and she jumps on top of him. From general knowledge Gabe takes the general steps to having sex. (Removes his pants, her pants, and starts childishly making out.) Christina has a condom ready and hands it to Gabe (she's done this before.) He has never put one on and is so nervous he is actually shaking. He can't get it up. She is waiting anxiously and asks him whats wrong. Gabe is discouraged, throws his clothes on and storms out of the house. He walks home embarrassed and ashamed.

It is now Monday and all of Gabe's friends bombard him with questions about what went down with Christina. Gabe has to embarrassingly respond by saying he did not have sex with her. "It just didn't happen" he cowardly responded. The other boys figured what went down and continued to laugh and bully him like never before. To make things worse, Christina told the story to her girlfriends and they were bullying him as well. As Gabe walked through the hallways he would get snooty looks and would hear constant chuckles behind his back. He is depressed and ashamed. Gabe never wants to return to school again.

Some of Gabes older cousins learn of what is happening in school and they offer advice. They tell Gabe that these sort of things happen to everyone and when the opportunity is supposed to happen it will. One of Gabe's more sleazy cousins, Mike,  tells him to pop a viagra next time he has sex so that he can get over the initial bang without any problems. That weekend there was a bachelor party being thrown for one of Gabe's cousins. Gabe could not go to the nightclub part of the party but the guys invited him to the hotel part where strippers were putting on a private show. Sleazy Mike pays one of the strippers one thousand dollars to have sex with Gabe. Gabe has been drinking alcohol the entire night and takes a viagra. Gabe is alone in the hotel room with the stripper, his heart starts racing and he gets an intense headache. He feels weak and starts hyperventilating. His cousins run in the room and try to nurse him to health but he passes out. The next day Gabe wakes up in the hospital and realized that he had some adverse effect from the alcohol and viagra. One can only imagine how sad Gabe feels right now. He actually gives up on having sex, stops speaking to his friends in school, concentrates more on academics, and finishes his high school year a virgin.

A few months later Gabe is off to college. His first day there he moves into his dorm room and is already making tons of friends. Flyers are being passed around for a beginning of the year party. Gabe goes to the party and has the time of his life. It is a clean slate and no one passes judgement on each other. This makes Gabe feel more confident and he ends up picking up a sophomore sorority chick named Sarah. The cool college dudes are giving Gabe the thumbs up (Sarah is good to go and likes to have sex...with everyone) They both share the same housing unit so going back to her room at the end of the night was not a problem. They are both wasted and start hooking up as soon as they get in the room. Gabe quickly thinks to himself to take a viagra before he puts on his condom but it is too late now and Gabe doesn't have the best experience with the drug. Gabe has sex with Sarah with no condom or viagra because his moment had finally arrived and he didn't want ANYTHING getting in his way of finally having sex. Gabe lasts five minutes but feels accomplished that he finally lost his virginity.

The next month of college was great for Gabe. He was getting good grades, making new friends, and enjoying his independence from home. One day Gabe gets a text from Sarah telling him she was late on her period. Her pregnancy test comes up positive. In this moment, Gabe feels like his world has closed in on him. Never has he wished so much that he can go back to his senior year in high school and be the nerd who got made fun of everyday for not being able to have sex.......


117 comments:

  1. interesting... why didnt he just put a condom for protection or something?

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  2. Sucks to be Gabe. New girl? New experience? No condom? What was he thinking?

    Anxious to hear the rest bro.

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  3. Great story! I loooove you Vinnyyyyy!!!

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  4. Gotta make up your mind whether he's cool or a nerd there, mate :P

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  5. if this original content, you are a really good writer. compelling story, can't wait til the next part

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  6. This was without a doubt a really great blog. Start on the next one soon (:

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  7. I know what its like to want to fit in in high school. I'm not cool but I would like to be, but not at the cost of hurting myself or others.

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  8. Yes he got some that's what's up haha

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  9. This is really vinny story when he grew up

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  10. The pic of the High School Musical cast at the end lol! :P

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  11. This is a good story.

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  12. That's deep Vinny......

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  13. Life lesson:
    No matter what wear a condom.
    This was a good story can't wait for part 2!
    Make it just as meaningful and deep as this one<3

    I love you vinny.!
    F&CK BULLIES.!

    ~mallery<3

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  14. so..."use condoms - think for your future" ;)

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  15. that really sucks... i cant imagine how he would be feeling after that point... damn....

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  16. I want to know what happens next!

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  17. sleazy cousin mike? lol

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  18. and I was just wondering last night when Vinnies next thought would come out! Its been a while.

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  19. that's a terrible story

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  20. "Sleazy Mike". Coincidence? I think not. Lmao. Great story though, Vinny. Very genuine. Excited for the next part!

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  21. damn this is deep:) i want to hear more, sounds good and poor guy what happened to him.

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  22. This Is A Very Good Story!!

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  23. Did y'all miss the statement "she liked to have sex with everyone"? The time to panic has not yet arrived.....

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  24. intriguing story! can't wait to read more! He still might be off the hook as anonymous said above me ^ ..... considering I read your last blog post a lot of people including females are probably thinking she's a slut/whore. no more double standard?!

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  25. See the way i look at it make real friends and dont worry about who givea a crap about people who hate they group up to bebe. Nobodys

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  26. Is this story about you Vincent??? Some must wonder ;)

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  27. Wow...It definitely makes you think. Not every situation you find yourself in is the "end all be all". Life does go on to bigger & better things...and sometime's it goes the other direction. Life lessons about being content with who you are and learning to love yourself, even if you are that geek no one likes at the time. Loving yourself is contagious.

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  28. brill story line vin keep it up man cant wait for second part

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  29. Wow , nice story . I want to read more.

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  30. Nice. I was very interested, you should write more..sounded like it was a scene from a show. :)

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  31. Love that the sleezy cousins name is Mike!! Hahaha. That fuckin sucks tho..now he got the college whore pregnant and prob a buncha diseases!

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  32. is it about you V? :)

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  33. Poor Gabe! I feel so bad for him!!! Great story though. Can't wait to read more. Didn't know that you are quite the writer.

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  34. If only people (in this case, Gabe) realized that no one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

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  35. WOW! Great short story Vinny. I hope a lot of high schoolers read and take heed to the message you are trying to portray.

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  36. Great story Vinny. Poor Gabe. This story is dramatic for me. I hope it's not about you Vin.
    I want to read more about that. You are a good writer you must do some career or something. Later bro.

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  37. Keep writing, this is interesting!

    Also - lol @ Sleazy Mike ;)

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  38. Mr Vinny, Gabe has psycho sexual issues.

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  39. Ola Vinny, come to sunny Spain so I can show you my
    double standards.

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  40. poor Gabe :(

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  41. you should make a film out of this story it would be sick!

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  42. Dear Vinny, you became quite popular with the Jersey Shore Show and I must say, you took my breath away with your brilliance and ongoing personality. You're wonderful, I'm your big fan. I did not know your writing is so advanced, you are actually very good at it. Keep up the good work, because I love reading you :)
    Kisses from Croatia :*
    p.s. I hope this is your actual blog, cause if it isn't, I'll be so embarrassed :(

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  43. Vincenzo!!! LOVE IT. Can U get any hotter?

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  44. in response to the person who said to decide whether he's a nerd or cool, there are a bunch of nerdy cool people, so i like that gabe has multiple sides
    love it vinny! pretty creative :)

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  45. Aww Vinny! That was really good, and really sad. I'm going to follow your blog!

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  46. Good stuff! The title is intriguing, can't wait for more. You've inspired me to try and get back into some creative writing of my own.

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  47. Nice job...keep up the writing

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  48. are you implying that you were a virgin in high school, Vinny?

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  49. Vinny,
    Before this gets flooded with "I love you"s and "OMG!! Like you're so sexy"s, I thought I'd give you my imput. Though you may not take the time to read comments.
    I'd like to begin by stating the fact that I'm a little confused.
    As much as I tend to watch Jersey Shore, I can't help but wonder why you hide so much of yourself. Just reading your other posts, I'm baffled.
    To be honest, I much rather would sit here and read your blog, than watch you pick up. Though, it gives off a certain attractiveness as well (the much adored "mystery man", I guess).
    You're very talented, and as I can tell, very bright.
    I really enjoyed reading this. Especially your first post about you intake on religion.
    Though I can't stand expressing my opinion to a comment box, I felt like I had to.
    Keep writing, I'm interested to see what comes next.

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  50. You should write a book! :)

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  51. Really good writing I must say.. Who ever wrote this.

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  52. this sooooo good vinny!! you are hot and a sexy writer!

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  53. OMG, like Vinny, you are like SO sexy!
    I'm salivating as I read about Gabe. Each word is like a slight slap on my buttock - teasing and taunting me of what may come next. And each full stop makes me want to pop...

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  54. I'm sorry but you are a terrible writer. You should probably just give up. This story was awful.

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  56. Aaahh sucks to be Gabe! Awesome story!, Can't wait for part due!

    I appreciate your blog and agree with you on plenty topics!

    Keep dropping knowledge Vinny!

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  57. I love your personality and your traditional Italian upbringing. Your mom is obviously an amazing women!!
    I look forward to reading your writing, you have talent! Maybe there's a future in that for you?
    As fun as Jersey Shore is to watch you deserve better, a happy future with a trophy wife who'll respect you, cherish you, care for you, be faithful to you, love you and best of all cuddle you :)
    Take Care Vincenzo

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  58. Respect gets respect.

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  59. Hey vinny. I love your blog posts! You're very intelligent and I noticed that about you right away when I started watching your show. Keep up the writing because I'm interested in reading some more.. :)

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  60. first time should be a loving time not a fast boom

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  61. Why do i love you vinny? oh so much!

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  62. your blogs are the best.. you should write them more often :)

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  63. sleazy cousin mike...? now thats a situation...

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  64. This happened to me, only I was the girl who didn't want to have sex. All my friends were hooking up at parties and would talk sh*t about me being the virgin in the bunch. I went to a New Year's party and saw a guy there that I used to know. Little did I know he had turned into a sleezy guy that knew all the right things to say, and I ended up pregnant...me and another girl at the same time. Although my son is the best thing in my life I have had to raise him while I am in college. Moral of the story is to wait until you are READY, not when your friends think you should be ready. Being a female and DTF isn't always what's cool, being a person who has self respect is always an awesome thing to possess!

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  65. Wow, Mr. Guadagnino has a way with words. Good job but check out Tumblr.

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  66. The sexual world is a scary place. There is always something to worry about. Always.

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  67. Wow. Terrible writing. I guess none of us should be surprised? How many times can you write "Gabe" in one paragraph?

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  68. Hey Vinny, how obvious of you to do the kids video like some creepy child stalker. Thinking of the future are we? Trying to appeal to younger audiences so you can prepare to 'brand' yourself as a business commodity in the future??

    You is pathetic.

    Your 10 mins in already up. No amount of shavers for high school kids is going to get you future work.

    You are creepy.

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  69. Story of my life....kinda, and reversed! Stay sweet Vinny...there's something different about you...

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  70. Can't wait for the next part of this tale. Your writing is good, and the final pic... jajaja it's better! ;) So... sweet kisses from Barcelona.... I hope to read you soon again. (L)

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  71. This reminds me of a story I wrote in middle school, when I was raging with hormones and horny yet afraid of sex. I wrote about seducing a man and it was extremely hot, then in the end he gave me AIDS. Again, this was a story. But it was proof that although I was interested in sex... and obsessed with it... I also was afraid of it. I wonder if that's the case for you as well.

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  72. This is a great story for junior high and high school kids. Many within this age group make poor decisions that effect the rest of their life. Often they are driven by peer pressure, hormones or simple ignorance. A story like this, coming from a person they watch on television, can help children/ teens make better choices. Thank you for writing this story and sharing it with your fans. Hopefully it will provide enlightenment to those teens feeling pressure to conform to their peers.

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  73. C'mon, Vinny, it's been 3 weeks! You're tweeting that you're bored - get back to work so Gabe can get some action!!!

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  74. hi! i have a blog about jersey shore it´s in spanish for spanish fans.
    http://jerseyshorespain.blogspot.com
    visit please!
    thanks!

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  75. You really have a gift for writing, Vinny. It's such a breath of fresh air to see someone as intelligent as you, in your writing and also in the situations we've seen you find yourself on the show.
    I also spent this past summer in Italy as well, taking Italian language classes, going down to Castellammare del Golfo in Sicily to meet my extended family there, and even saw you and Pauly outside Astor when I was in Florence (my thumbnail picture :)).
    Check out my blog if you want, it's all about my summer in Italy! And if you'd like some more Italian lessons don't hesitate to "fammi sapere!" :)

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  76. I agree with others, you are a breath of fresh air in the reality show world. I didn't think they permitted people with a good head on their shoulders :-P I think you're in a great place to do big things and wish you the best. You have a balanced personality :)

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  77. I like the underlying meaning. Great story, especially if this is your first. This is the first blog or creative writing of yours I have read and it was good. :) it pays to have been academic it shows in your writing ability. ;) nerd lol x

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  78. I don't know you wrote stories. Good!
    Dovresti scriverne una in italiano (trad: you should write one in italian!) :)

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  79. amazing story!
    Thought deep into the context!
    You are truly an amazing writer I cant wait for part II

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  80. Vinny, you are a bitch and a ho.

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  81. Wow, this was very good story. Great job! Keep it up :)

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  82. Thank you for telling Gabes story!

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  83. Can not wait for part 2 of Inadequate!!!!

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  84. listen, vinny, just because it took me seeing you through a tv show, doesn't mean anything. I want to bang you. And you want some pretty arm candy you can take home to your mom. lets chill

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  85. cool! i always you knew you had something to say that mattered... can't wait to read more!

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  86. You've got to be fucking kidding me. I bet you bang chicks all the time without a condom and ridicule guys who are virgins. You try to be deep, but all you do is bullshit on tv and fuck ugly chicks. Oh wait sorry "grenades". Fucking douchebag.

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  87. I am feeling this postings. I found this blogspot from Perez Hilton's article about your reality star perception post. That post I liked. This is awesome! I am going to bookmark this, pronto! Keep up the good work!

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  88. Dear Vinny,
    Thank you for being real. Thank you for writing. Thank you for being you.

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  89. when is the next one coming :D

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  90. I was pretty excited to see that you blog. It's really good, keep it up.

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  91. ths is actually really good i might actually start posting my stories too because you've now inspired me thank-you:)

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  92. Sorry to say, but. As a boy from Denmark, im not that happy about this story - We all heart it before, don't use that kind of materials, make a good story, a story about you and witch way you see the world or something. I mean, come on. This is suck a cliché ..

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  93. You write like you're four! haha Don't let anyone blow smoke up your ass because you're on a show that only backs up my point that you're vapid as shit. Learn to put some variety in your sentence structure. Don't be so linear, it squanders your opportunity to write anything other than absolute grade-A bullshit.

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  94. Your a Gem Vinny. By far the most attractive and more importantly the most intelligent of all your cast mates. Id hit on you in a bar and/or a Barnes and Noble, LOL

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  95. ok i just read about you in a magizine to find this and i must say....i never thought youd write like this...great job! i watch jersey every day rerun after rerun, i enjoy tha show....have a good one! facebook me!

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  96. just wanted to drop a quick line and say i wish i could get the time i spent reading that "story" back. thanks!

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  97. Happy Birthday Vin!!!

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  98. read more vinnie! read some classics - vladimir nabokov, truman capote, ray bradbury, jane austen, george orwell. kafka, mark twain..the list goes on! you are far too cliche and cringe inducing!

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  99. Really makes you think, this story, great job Vin! Good luck in the future, you're a really good writer ;)

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  100. I honestly never thought has all of the people on jersey shore has people. But reading all of these posts and realizing how hard people must be on you for what you do on screen It really shows how strong of a person you are. All the people who are writing bad comments In my mind disliked you from the show and didn't read any of these with an open mind.They are really good and you shouldn't let others put you down.Everyone usually writes about the girls point of view and all the struggles she would deal with by being preggo but nobody really writes about what the guy had to deal with. Its really deep and well done.

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  101. Keep these coming Vinny, your strong and wonderful heart comes through. You are on the cusp of what I believe is something quite amazing and wonderful, you are at the point where your talents and experiences can be shared fully with the world. You support those who have been bullied and alienated, as one who felt this pressure that is commendable and noble. You have the power to do great good and accomplish those dreams that others have but are out of reach. This piece is remarkable, it shows those in the "cool" crowd that their actions have consequences and deeply harm individuals and put pressures on them that in hindsight are quite silly. We have lost the right of passage from our society, men and women walk without ever being brought into adulthood. Alcohol and drugs are taboo subjects so youth never learn how to handle those substances and often are lead to binge drinking and abuse. Sexual issues are overly important as we are rarely taught how to love. We think so much about the physical we neglect the emotional and spiritual aspects of our relationships. Love we think starts with intensity and declines with time instead of something that should grow. We have this idea of love at first sight, when instead it should love at last sight. The other side of the popular view is not discussed, we see the world as a binary system where we have devolved into an us vs them mentality. I applaud you for showing that other side, of telling stories that others don't tell, and for putting your heart in your work. I can't wait for more and for the opportunity to see you grow in your craft. A heart like yours can change the world, and as you voice that heart, you will see that is true and that the reward is greater than any other. I hope to see something on mental disorder sometime soon, that is a large group of people who feel alienated in society and are still spoken about in hushed words and ignorance.

    Love you bro and keep it up
    Ryan Romanowski

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  102. Very good job vin. Intersting story for younger readers. Keep it up! Oh, and btw, see ya at club 15 :)

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  103. This story is so cute!. I read this with my best friend, and he told me he had a confession to make... :/ Anyways, great story Vinny, keep them coming! <3

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  104. Your writing has potential, like you Im a author myself. I enjoy writing fiction, which Im in the middle of my new book, a new verion of alice in wonderland with a twist called " The White Rabbit and the girl" And also enjoy writing cookbooks from recipes in my mamas book and many of my own that came right out of my kitchen's heart. Mainly slovakian dishes. not sure if you agree but writing is a escape through your window into your soul.

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  105. I really liked it..Well written and easily relateable..Can't wait for the rest <3

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  106. late to respond to this blog, i know .__.
    anyway, i like it a lot. and i think you are quiet great at writing, i cant wait to read the second part of this. keep up the good work, on your writing skills...oh! and i hear you wanna be an actor, that's pretty neat (: so good luck with that.

    i love watching you on Jersey Shore, and i gotta say..i have the biggest crush on you *wink, wink* **blushing**

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