It could be that they want to focus on more positive or different topics. High school stories can sometimes be negative or full of drama, and they might prefer to talk about other things like travels, new hobbies, or current events instead.
They might be in a hurry and don't have time for long - winded personal tales.
They might be bored of the typical origin story format. For instance, a lot of movies and books follow the same pattern of introducing a character, showing their ordinary life, then a big event that changes them and gives them their purpose. It gets repetitive.
There could be several reasons. One, they might be a huge fan of horror or the supernatural genre. They find the idea of ghosts, spirits, and the otherworldly much more interesting than something as common as toast. Two, it could be a form of humor. By contrasting the spooky and the mundane so sharply, it creates a comical effect. And three, it might be a way to engage others in a more exciting conversation. Ghost stories often lead to discussions about different beliefs, superstitions, and experiences, while toast stories are likely to be short and uneventful.
One reason is that high school stories can be a form of escapism. If someone had a tough high school experience, they can watch these stories and see how things could have been different. Moreover, high school is a time of self - discovery, and these stories can show different characters going through that process. It can also be educational in a way, as it can show the social dynamics and challenges of high school life. High school stories can also be inspiring, like seeing characters overcome bullying or achieve their dreams in that setting.
Perhaps they find such stories inappropriate for the context. If the 'foxhole' represents a professional or conservative environment, they don't want sexual stories, especially those related to gay sex, to be part of the conversation.
There could be several reasons. Firstly, if a person has been consuming a lot of fictional stories and wants a change of pace, they might say 'watch not a story'. They could be looking for something more grounded in reality, like a true - crime documentary. Secondly, they might be interested in learning new things. Non - story - based content such as educational videos or lectures can provide useful information. Lastly, some people might find non - story - based content more relaxing as they don't have to follow a complex plot or remember characters' backstories.
Someone might say 'tells no story' when they are looking for a deeper meaning or connection in something but don't find it. For instance, in a movie that has a lot of action scenes but no real character development or overarching plot, a viewer could say it tells no story.
To avoid misinterpretation. If the plot has some elements that could be misconstrued as ghost - related, they clarify it in advance.
Someone might say 'no reading fanfic' because they are focused on the original source material. Fanfic can deviate a lot from the original, and they might not want to risk getting a distorted view of the story they love. Also, they could be concerned about the legality or ethics of some fanfic, especially if it seems to be misusing the original work's concepts.
Another reason might be that they are more interested in other aspects of education or teachers, like the challenges they face in the modern educational system, the training they receive, or the political and economic factors that affect their work. Heartwarming stories often don't touch on these more complex and real - world issues.