a pep rally
A stupid event that schools use to make kids feel like they're part of a team, even though the team is probably going to lose. It's also an excuse to miss an hour of school.
My teacher said, 'You have to go to the pep rally or you get a zero!' I said, 'I’d rather get a zero than scream.'
I went to the pep rally, and the jock said, 'You’re going to cheer or I’ll beat you up!' I said, 'You’re not that strong.'
I tried to hide during the pep rally. The cheerleader saw me and said, 'You’re not even here!'