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Honorary teen Jaden Smith was invited to participate in the adolescent rite of passage known as prom. Wearing a directional hemline, an aura of knowledge, and a rose boutonniere, he paused to reflect about such rituals. He was reminded of the deeply existential words of Ferris Bueller who once said, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around for a while, you might miss it."
So many vibes, so little time.