Moral Combat: Public Displays of Affection [Crazy, but it feels so right]
CORY SCOTT/Guest Contributor
April 3, 2009
Spotted in the hallways, the average couple, Bobby and Kelly, are happily exchanging their farewells through the occasional hugs and kisses for all the world to see before they separate to their classes.
Had it not been for Public Display of Affection, or more famously known as the controversial acronym, PDA, Bobby and Kelly’s relationship would be in vain! What a shame it would be to be a couple and not have anyone acknowledge or appreciate it. After all, Bobby deserves some credibility from Kelly, before he begins thinking that she is ashamed of being with him (or that Kelly has the fear of being caught by another significant other of hers). In the famous words of Seth Cohen from the show “The O.C.,” “I can’t acknowledge you privately if you can’t acknowledge me publicly.” How devastating it must be for poor Bobby to be unable to express his affection towards Kelly to the school (and not to mention to let the other guys know to back off his girl).
PDA exemplifies that Bobby and Kelly are proud of each other, they are happy together and they have nothing to hide about that. It’s like winning an Oscar, what’s the joy of showing your gratefulness and basking under such a great feeling if there were no audience to envy or cheer you on for it?
And how can I not mention a reliable source, Ms. Britney Spears, “public display of affection, feels like no one else in the room but you.” Behold. Bobby and Kelly like each other and when they are together, they don’t notice anyone else. Had it not been for such feelings, Bobby and Kelly would have a boring relationship rather than days filled with “gimme gimme more.” More love, that is.
On the contrary, I would have to agree that not all types of PDA are acceptable. Making out in the hallways is definitely a huge no-no in my book; also in the student handbook, which says only hand holding is allowed. But come to think of it, why can’t we just let all the Bobby and Kellys out there be? It’s their relationship, not ours. It’s their feelings and certainly not our place to stop them from feeling pride towards one another (regardless if it’s purely physical attraction or love itself).
As for PDA being deemed as disrespectful to the community around us, I find it a bit more disrespectful if we are to point fingers and gossip away of how disgusting Bobby and Kelly are. Besides, Bobby and Kelly are too caught up with each other enough to care what others’ opinions are about their relationship. Looks like the public eye has no choice but to watch, look away, or simply shut it.
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