#columbine shooting

[slantosdoom]

Eric Harris and the desire to be noticed - (a super shitty analysis presented to you by: slantos)

my thoughts are kind of scattered and i’m just jumping into this without a real structure, so don’t expect to read anything even slightly coherent. but hopefully you understand what i’m trying to take a jab at.

eric harris and dylan klebold both wanted some kind of notoriety for what they would do. eric occasionally talked about wanting a movie being made about them, one that included a lot of foreshadowing and dramatic irony. they seemed to both want something reminiscent of attention and fame. whether it was positive or negative, didn’t matter, they were searching for that sense of recognition.

generally speaking, dylan was far more well-liked by his classmates in stark contrast to eric. even then, he was still tormented and ostracized, given that he was considered to be the more “gentle” one out of the two. on the other hand, mostly everyone agreed that eric was “violent” and “aggressive”. it was the thing that set the two boys apart.

eric was a lot more blunt and straightforward in regards to their plans for 4/20/99. compared to dylan, it was somewhat clear that eric longed for the notoriety to a larger extent. he wanted to feel seen, to be heard. given his past of being ignored, bullied, and tormented, it inevitably came down to eric feeling “invisible” for lack of better words. he needed to experience the power trip of being noticed on a greater scale. he NEEDED to be acknowledged.

even now, 25 years after columbine, eric harris is being forgotten. yeah, he remains well and alive in these small online communities like tcc and what not, but if you take a moment to analyze, you really take into account the reality of it all. his own PARENTS refuse to say anything or come out with any statements. his dad wanted to flush his ashes down the toilet. both parents refused to watch the tapes despite eric explicitly stating they were meant for them. they don’t speak of him, acknowledge him, or utter his name. they don’t even consider him a son. kevin harris is their one and only.

their lack of public statements has only helped feed into the whole “psychopath” image constructed by the public. the lack of information provided by wayne and kathy make it easier for people to shrug him off, deeming him another crazy, fucked up kid. ultimately, he’s fading. people refuse to acknowledge him. they refuse to take him into consideration. the world needs to be rid of eric harris. they need to erase all the pain, suffering, and destruction he construed. they wrote obscenities on his cross, a reminder that he left this world a stain on society.

on the other hand, look at dylan klebold. his mother has gone on to speak publicly about the incident. she even shared her thoughts, feelings, and prayers with the victim’s families. she’s gone on to advocate against gun violence and speak out in schools. she’s shared personal details of dylan, her parenting style, raising him, dealing with grief, etc. in conclusion, she helped humanize her son. she allowed for the world to see a different perspective of dylan. one that was sweet, docile, innocent.

i don’t even know where i’m going with this. i just find it heartbreaking that eric was denied all of this. all of the love, sympathy, just everything. people only view him as a monster, and he’s forever condemned to that title. a boy who wanted more than anything to be noticed, will eventually fade out into absolutely nothing.

(eric harris you are one son of a bitch but goddamn it, i cry for you. if there’s a hell, you are most definitely burning in it. still miss you and hope you can find the peace you couldn’t on this earth. — love and hate you, slantos.)

[love4columbine]

Rachel Scott’s grave ~ October 2024

[wrathofresistantx]

Two full photos of Eric Harris' senior pictures - The photo on the right is the full version of Eric's 1999 senior yearbook photo.

[thesandyhooktragedy]

eric harris’s last journal entry april 3, 1999

[transcript in alt text]

[kchuk]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QDEpfZ3eXA

Eric Harris drinking Pepsi during Columbine Shooting

Caffeine is an addictive, mind-altering drug that most people are born addicted to. Some people call it "The Matrix." It's a prison that you can't see, hear, or touch. A prison, for your mind.

Caffeine potentiates Morphine, Google it.

[roadimusprime]

What the fuck did I do for reddit to recommend this subreddit to me, and how do I unread this bullshit?

[cruelaerchangel]

Back in tcc on tumblr who wants to be mutuals :3

[ohthatsmiggles]

uhc shooter :)

[leaderofmany]

this is what being tcc feels like lowk

[love4columbine]

New picture of Daniel Mauser (Columbine victim)

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Look how tiny he is🥺

[bulletfragment]

weapons used at columbine

[thesandyhooktragedy]

With the right DB gun a person’s mind is always Splat!…!

[dylbennet]

dylan chillin moments

[chl0ekp]

by dylan klebold.

[woldinboldin]

Did you know Dylan's heart weighed 10 grams more than Eric's heart?

[loliphile]

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