Teen Defends Walking Out High School Graduation After Facing Backlash

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It was pomp and no consequence for a Pennsylvania high school student who took her her diploma and just kept on walking. Each of the graduates of Parkland High School in Allentown came on stage when their names were called and returned to their assigned seats... except for Tayler Michelle Gray. In a video that has gone viral this week, Gray proudly accepts her diploma and walks off the stage just like all the other students, poses for the official photo and then walked past her seat and out the door. #InsideEdition

[@twintecs9429]

She got her diploma then said "ight, I’m bout to head out"

[@mikelbaesc8665]

What I might do when I graduate

[@martok2112]

@@mikelbaesc8665 Don't fight the urge! Go to Appleby's....or Hooters! 👍👍

[@jadenbryant7617]

@@mikelbaesc8665 BRUH If your class of 2020 you ain't graduating on stage 😂😂😂

[@mikelbaesc8665]

No I'm class of 2022

[@jadenbryant7617]

@@mikelbaesc8665 lucky! I'm class of 2020 myself and I ain't graduating on stage due to the virus! 😔 Who knew March 13 would be our last day of school! I didn't even get to say bye to my friends! This year sucks!

[@THELETTERPRODUCTION]

Damn I thought she did this to make a statement 😭. Instead homegirl just wanted Applebee’s lmao

[@tandrinebray8194]

😂🤣🤣

[@DeathnoteBB]

Sometimes just wanting Applebee’s is a statement in itself

[@MilkyWhite1]

When I saw the title I thought she walked out BECAUSE of backlash. I thought maybe she was pregnant or something and the school tried to prevent her from walking. Nah, homegirl just wanted to avoid the crowd. 😂😂😂

[@seanrea8281]

Everyone always has to be making a statement nowadays

[@alexat848]

😂

[@JCcreates927]

I'm an old lady and think that after spending so many years in a controlled school system she had every right to walk out, it was her graduation, not everyone else's.

[@jragon9215]

So then everyone should walk out, why even have a graduation at all?

[@sleepy231]

@@jragon9215 i mean if people dont wanna wait for it to be over they should leave if they want, its not like leaving hurts anyone besides themselves

[@TheVirginGaryLovingDemocrats]

@@jragon9215 I would've preferred they just give me the diploma on the last day of school and be done with it.

[@jensmith4411]

Technically, it was everyone else's graduation, too. But I get what you're saying. :)

[@tokesalotta1521]

Everybody has the right to be rude. That's not the point.

[@salemmcfirefly5865]

My graduation was supposed to be 1 hour. We waited 3 and a half hours, listening to speeches. I can't even recall or care what was said. You go girl!

[@Suzuki_Hiakura]

Mine consisted of over an hour of "practice" after the scheduled practice, and then was estimated to take over two hours, which it overshot a ton; I waited so long for my diploma, and still had to wait, and HOLD IT, for over an hour... they basically refused to give us our actual diplomas until after the ceremony, and admitted they would withhold it if we did something like this girl or even one of those celebrations such as throwing our hats up...

[@rpd3327]

I didn’t even go to my high school graduation. Why bother sitting down listening to people I don’t care about and will never see again. I picked up my diploma at the school the next day. 😌

[@Suzuki_Hiakura]

@@rpd3327 It's not always an option... a friend basically dropped out at the end of high school and had forfeited their diploma and had to get a GED... depends on the district and state tbh...

[@Mr.BrainWrinkles]

They said I had to arrive at 9:00am. It started at 1:00pm. So I waited 4 hours in a robe in 80 degree weather.

[@thatgirlfromktown]

Her mom was like "look, once you get your diploma we will meet you in the car. We missed breakfast for this and I'm hungry, we gotta beat these lunch crowds."

[@allblazing1160]

I respect that

[@yeaight3152]

Mimi Lamm definitely

[@solpaz9519]

😂

[@wraithcall6057]

You gotta do what you gotta do. And sometimes that’s leaving early for Applebee’s.

[@crezcamosjuntos4067]

Mimi Lamm lmao

[@lucashuynh1521]

She wasn't being rude at all, she got her diploma, she's graduated. Get off her back

[@stevenr4697]

I think it was very rude and disrespectful... everyone in the room stays whilst all of their class mates graduate. Everyone is there supporting each other and celebrating as a collective. This one person leaving just sticks out like a sore thumb in a very "i cant be arsed staying to see everyone on the happiest walk of their life" way. She should have not been selfish and shown respect!

[@MaddieNiec]

Maybe the other people didn't earn her respect? I honestly say good for her, I wouldn't care if someone walked out on my graduation ceremony and would probably do the same thing if I could. Why do I have to stay there and clap as each person after me gets their diploma, etc. it's not like they'd even notice I was gone. She got to get out and go to a restaurant she wanted to go to before everyone else started leaving, and honestly, if my family came down for my graduation, I'd probably leave early too so I could spend more time with them. I honestly don't see what the big deal is. I am also a person that believes that you should respect your teachers, classmates, parents, etc. but I don't see her walking out as a sign of disrespect.

[@ryderwashington4199]

Madcatter "Earn her respect" tf...

[@MaddieNiec]

Ryder Washington Like maybe they weren't kind to her, etc. Everyone's saying it's "disrespectful" to walk out. You give respect, you get respect that's the way it is. I didn't necessarily mean respect, I guess, just maybe all the kids in her class were mean to her or something. There could be many reasons, obviously one of hers was to get to Applebees before the rush.

[@MaddieNiec]

Ryder Washington Yeah, so I guess I'd be one of those kids then, huh? Because if I could do that, I would. And trust me, I don't disrespect people in high school, I'm the shy misfit that everyone probably thinks is weird and nobody talks to. I definitely don't disrespect teachers and I for sure don't disrespect other students, though my guess is they probably make fun of me all the time. I absolutely hate school, and to be able to get out of the ceremony as soon as possible would be awesome for me, though I doubt my parents would ever allow it as their the ones that want me to go to the graduation ceremony in the first place, and I don't really want to. I am a senior in high school by the way.

[@tiffanysmith8301]

Would have done the same if they didn’t hold our diplomas captive until the middle of the summer! By the time I graduated HS, I was fed up with educators, the education system and the brat-ass kids I went to school with. Nothing was a bigger waste of my time than being forced to go to school so I could be taught everything about nothing for 12-13 years.

[@HelloSasha707]

Not everything about nothing 😂

[@thearchedpromise3271]

Sorry you were being babysat because your parents were working. That’s how it really is. Unfortunately 😢

[@Remembering-rq6si]

@@thearchedpromise3271 Basically, yes.

[@cranburrey]

Oh this is how I feel rn except I’m in my senior year…

[@nicolemonrue]

This is actually EXACTLY what I did when I graduated. I was done. The very next day I packed my car with my belongings and moved out on my own. I've been on my own since I was 17

[@joycebruhn1346]

They mailed my college one but I went to high school got it stayed then went to well had no home went to car um then a friends house then watched tv

[@SP-cu6sx]

She received her diploma, she's graduated from her school. Her walking out shouldn't have disturbed anyone.

[@chrisA.n]

Spit Fire I know rite!

[@caeli6746]

Spit Fire PREATH

[@ghostkilla96]

At my high school graduation, we only got our diploma holders. We had to come back on the last day to pick our diplomas up. I imagine how awkward it must be for someone to walk off stage, only to have to look their principle or AP in the face to ask for their diploma on the last day.

[@desertrose1910]

ghostkilla96 me 2 lol...

[@omegasage777]

Same for us, except we went after the ceremony and picked it up in a different location in the school. lol

[@vaehbxxch]

She walked out of her graduation to go to Applebee’s. Iconic.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Applebee's knew that her food was getting cold 😂

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

@not myka bering Better make a reservation to Applebee's first :D

[@judithgallegos1748]

When my daughter attended a graduation rehearsal for her high school, one of the students who had the highest GPA and was very overweight was heckled and called names by the students. Not one teacher or staff member tried to stop them. My daughter refused to attend her graduation in protest as she did not consider herself part of what transpired. Even the principal called her to plead with her to attend. A few days later her English teacher called her to applaud her stance. This happened at a high school in Arlington Texas many years ago.

[@ProudRavenclaw23]

Would've done the same cause I was *that* student, I mean I had an average GPA but I was heckled *all* through school, all I have is horrible memories of 8th grade, I tore up my class pic of then and I didn't even go to my HS

[@jamlane]

She did the right thing. Did the student who got heckled find out?

[@tinahayes6715]

It was great she took a stand, but it would have been better if she went to the graduation and supported the girl that was being bullied. That would have shown the adults what they should have been doing. I am sure the girl would have had a better graduation and something to remember.

[@l.llullaby7991]

She spent 17 years of people telling her what to do, 4 of those years were spent going to a place she was forced to go to, always being told to succeed, try harder, do this, dont do that, be better, get those grades and get that diploma. She got he diploma. She did what she came to do. Many kids grow up and learn many of their HS friends arent beneficial to them and arent true friends, so that's probably why she didnt care to stick around. Plus though graduation ceremonies take forever and shes damn smart to make a beeline for applebees lmao shes definitely going places lol

[@davidsmiths5471]

Though they said 19

[@l.llullaby7991]

@@davidsmiths5471 I'm not talking about her age. I'm referring to the years one typically spends actually taking orders and being directed on how to spend their life. Toddler years don't really count.

[@davidsmiths5471]

@@l.llullaby7991 it's called accountability for one's action!The scary part that you stick up for this child actions! really says a lot about you! And to brutality honest it scares me you might have children an able to vote!

[@chilidoghog]

@@davidsmiths5471 I hope for the sake of any baby/child that they would never have to be raised by you, and if so, I feel for them. It clearly shows you're too old to be talking in any relevant terms. She got her credits, earned her diploma like everyone else had to, and left. Also don't know how you're really a "child" when your 18 and older. How about you look up the term vain, superficial, and asinine; they perfectly describe your take on this and also presumably your very dull opinions.

[@RiccoStewart]

​@@davidsmiths5471 OK boomer

[@sal8575]

She knew trying to get out of the parking lot afterwards would be a nightmare.

[@rarity-bo8pk]

Damn right

[@abigailmcallister8549]

😂😂

[@Jeicto24]

Fr! Lol

[@DanielWisner-mp5op]

Yes.....also good job for 2k likes

[@DanielWisner-mp5op]

@Jonathan Lumbreras ye

[@amyb7047]

“Disrespectful and tacky* *ok Karen*

[@monicaaamodt5200]

Okay boomer

[@luckyvampie2438]

ok zoomer

[@needledbugs]

Amy B why did you put a “ and then a *

[@jonly38]

She's just minding her own business.

[@guiltbong]

Chloe? Or queen bee

[@ViewtifulAce]

I had the best graduation when I graduated in 2020! It was just get your diploma and go, no backlash. In fact you were lucky to even have a graduation held.

[@AncalagonTheDread]

Look, you CHOOSE to participate in the ceremony and give a commitment to being respectful. You do not have to participate if you don't want to, but don't agree to the attend if you're merely going to cause a scene.

[@Godly-Brat]

that's not disrespectful, she graduated for herself not for everyone else

[@Godly-Brat]

Kiet Pham that's true but everyone has to wait they have no choice if they want that diploma

[@Exiria]

Kiet Pham they aren't clapping because they care, they're clapping because they're supposee to no? That's not special to me

[@Godly-Brat]

Exiria exactly thank you!!

[@Serenitie3]

Elysian Cuban they actually don't have to wait. she could of had it mailed

[@Godly-Brat]

Serenitie3 They don't do that where I'm from, you have to wait tbh

[@sanepjin9213]

I find this pretty badass, but tbh just leave her, she’s pretty much an adult now

[@act1veee]

she _is_ an adult now

[@ragelastname5774]

I find it rude

[@akira-kt7ox]

@@ragelastname5774 good for you

[@cashmerecaine2082]

@@ragelastname5774 here's a 2 ply tissue

[@danielnavarrete8670]

Yeah an adult who looks like she probably wont be walking another graduation ceremony anytime soon. She should have treasured it a little more. As a parent I would be disappointed at her adult decision, it can only go a certain way if this is the best she could do.

[@ohshanana2397]

I mean she already graduated. She just went there to collect the diploma and take photos. What’s the point of staying if she already did that

[@rabielazazi787]

i can't believe i didn't hear about this until now , this should be on every news channel all over the world because its one of the most important events that happend this year wow

[@sickstarsmedia]

BRO SHE SOOO SMART 😭 SHE LEFT EARLY BEFORE APPLEBEES GOT CROWDED 😂

[@cookingwithiyana7078]

Straw Hat Joe lol 😂 she sure did I won’t lie I would’ve done the same thing

[@scratch3406]

I laughed so hard when she explained that

[@jaehyunz_bread6414]

Sis just gave everyone the idea now to walk out on graduation for some food

[@havingteawiththedevil]

*NOT APPLEBEES* 😂😂😂😂

[@annmarieflemmings7966]

1000th like

[@NaimahAltidore]

Wait, she left for Applebee's. Applebee's needs to give her a year worth of gift cards. Now that's dedication right there.

[@kokichikinnie2309]

Naimah Altidore gave you your 1000 like

[@ScorpioSoul-pe2pm]

Applebee’s French fries and their chicken fajita roll up is my weakness. I’ve literally ordered every time since I was 12. And I’m no stranger to the local Applebee’s in the slightest lol.

[@paulaharlfinger829]

Lol

[@carterworld0940]

Some free food during covid-19

[@SuperDannyBoy95]

You sound dumb.

[@zaya9365]

Aww look at how proud she is with her diploma ❤ This girl motivated me

[@ProudRavenclaw23]

Total *boss* move 💯

[@deyeland]

I've wanted to do this at my high school and college graduation. Shout out to her for doing it. Who cares? She ain't hurting no one.

[@ice_ice_]

she was just tired of y’all faces, she wanted to leave

[@joh66y]

4 years ain’t no joke

[@ricardoteruel5223]

Ikr 😂😂😂

[@karamellcreme]

100 mill subs without vids Y’all not ya’ll. The apostrophe is after the Y, not the A.

[@thatsastick13]

“Disrespectful and tacky.” *Sounds like something my history teacher would say.*

[@grandbaby5993]

Karen: *At least I'm not a history teacher!*

[@norvmal2587]

Grand Baby yeah but you’re an annoying woman who wants everything to go their way KaReN

[@grandbaby5993]

@@norvmal2587 first of all, I'm a man so... Second, it's a joke; and don't get me started with your profile pi-

[@norvmal2587]

Grand Baby I said what i said

[@ragelastname5774]

It is

[@KraXoom]

I would have spent 4 hours in my graduation had my class not been called first. I left also soon as I got my diploma. Singled my mom and sister let’s go and we drove on home. High school was a miserable experience for me, didn’t care to spend it fake clapping for people I didn’t give a damn about.

[@ashiyadelarosa9402]

I will being applauding her. I was on of the graduates as well and I was ready to leave after the long day we had including having to be at practice really early. Only having a couple of hours to get ready, and etc. Good for you and walking out I would have joined if I could.

[@HM-wx9vo]

i mean hell, she got her diploma, she's officially graduated, no need to still be there. i don't blame her. 😂

[@bobbiusshadow6985]

damn right

[@xomillie7108]

exactly 😂✌

[@leebouie5232]

Mychele Hughes 😅😅😅

[@TheLegend1245]

Exactly.

[@karlie4883]

Mychele Hughes not likely your comment only because it's at 420

[@ClaudiaCATT]

she literally not bothering anyone else she’s just leaving how is that disrespectful

[@brianh8320]

I know right? God some people.

[@bzuku9554]

@@brianh8320 right? entitled people

[@brianh8320]

@@bzuku9554 If by entitled you mean those who think she should stay at graduation, then yes. Otherwise, no.

[@VictorMinchihLee]

It can be perceived as disrespectful if one considers that often each student is expected to wait their turn and to be present for those receiving their diplomas after them just as those in front of her waited for her. You lose an element of the ceremony and the impression of a "unified" class if people just peel away one by one. Not a great look for the people at the end of the queue to receive their diplomas. One graduates both as an individual and as part of a class. In my view, the action was selfish, but if it didn't bother her classmates and faculty/admins, we can all just move on. First world problems.

[@bgc3864]

Yeah and it was her graduation. Not everyone else’s who thought it was “dIsReSpEcTfUl”

[@user-uy5py5ih2t]

Every student would do this if they could. It’s a complete waste of time to walk the stage and having to wait 3 hours for ALL the students to finish. They should get their diploma then be able to leave.

[@SuperSar79]

That wouldn’t be nice imagine no one was left when they called your name how would you feel.

[@Cosmic.N]

I don't get it. What's wrong? Graduation is over. You got your diploma

[@mylady7522]

The mom who said “disrespectful and tacky” prob didnt even get her degree😂🤣

[@Romanchan-dg8nm]

Editzz. Sunflower oop and that’s on PERIODT

[@impersivaliblibiate6335]

@@Romanchan-dg8nm lol periodt don't worry we my age nistakes

[@msblessie4568]

She seem to have more class then the girl who walked out.

[@msblessie4568]

@On dat gas 301 Idk about all that. Lol but walking out is showing disrespect to her classmates.

[@doffy2686]

Ms Blessie no it’s not

[@baconfluffy]

"Wow, so disrespectful to the other graduates!" The other graduates: I wish I could be her

[@carnngi]

legit tho

[@notyouraverage1saiah660]

Me rn

[@ol3770]

For real lol

[@The_favorite_Uncle]

FAX ON FAX

[@fayeslover]

Right? If my husband had his way when he got his degree, he would've done the same thing.

[@922Virgo]

She said, “I was way too excited so I had to do what I had to do”… Girl you need 4 more years of high school because you didn’t even answer the question. People do ANYTHING for attention.. and no she didn’t harm anyone, but it is still rude. All of her classmates waited to be called up when she was on the stage. She can do it for them too. That’s the thing with these young people, they’re just rude with no patience. It’s not that serious, but it’s still wrong. It’s a blessing to see so many people in one room finish school ❤ I hope she’s learned patience as an adult. It’ll take her far.

[@nexpresit]

I'm in 10th grade right now, when I graduate, I'm gonna do the exact same thing.

[@duBbLeM7]

She got her freedom paper and left! 😂

[@z0mbied0nk10]

I would of just told them to mail it to me and been and gone to Applebee's before the whole graduation even started

[@bryanrenteria5115]

At my graduation they didn't hand you the diploma until it was over. They just handed you like a paper. But I wasn't there so idk

[@jasthenatural6018]

@@z0mbied0nk10 Samee😂😭

[@jeanoediaw8945]

I know right it's like my work is done

[@laoshij9382]

@Rico Staxx Sarcasm is a beautiful word.

[@sexychocolategoddess2821]

leave her alone! she didnt bother anybody

[@willowakiokami]

Agreed. I think it was tacky too but I wouldn't even draw attention to it. Let her actions speak for themselves. It's stupid to get so heated over this. IDK how I found myself to this video..😑😒..

[@TedCharvoskey442]

Anyone who decides to feel upset about what she did can take a good look in the mirror and recognize that they're not Her. Then, they can f**k off and attempt to live their own miserable lives where they didn't walk out.

[@brianfarrar8151]

Anyone who got mad at this doesn't remember high school

[@raymondgriffin1529]

Brian Farrar ...you rite i just wanted to get mine in the mail... lol

[@pysduckfanforever]

Brian Farrar I graduated last year, that was so rude of her

[@kait2972]

RedRedWine who was it rude too?

[@yellowpsychopath]

Wait you get a diploma at high school in the US? WTF?!

[@daniellejames3294]

Mystery Killer yes it's our high school diploma. you need it to get some jobs

[@katie15732]

Doing this in 2020 be like: *close tab*

[@arteonyx]

Bruh XD

[@brendawhite5910]

Lol

[@shanibmulkins]

Hahaha I see what you did. Too funny

[@noellecannon1411]

Omg i laughed too hard

[@brownsugar9629]

😭😭😭

[@jasonhansen8035]

Once you get that paper there’s no reason why you gotta stay

[@CADPond]

Lol, I remember my high school graduation and seeing my classmates hug themselves and cry. I wondered what was wrong with them, I was so eager to leave and never return. Its been 12 years, I havent returned. High school was fun, but also horrible. The fun parts still make me laugh and giggle, but the horrible parts I could tell a lot of people until looonggg after.

[@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis]

I get her energy. High school sucks for a lot of people. The whole point is to graduate and leave. She did just that.

[@BIGGUNNDON]

Lol

[@maxeyre2024]

Damn I really like high school

[@ChrisannaKemp]

i’m not going to graduation, they can mail me my thing

[@HattieMcDanielonaMoon]

@@maxeyre2024 I love Downton Abbey

[@maxeyre2024]

@@HattieMcDanielonaMoon Nice! I haven’t watched it for a couple years now but it was my fave show at the time I made the account. :)

[@squidsurge71]

This shouldn’t be such a big deal. She graduated and got her diploma. She was done, the school staff had no further control over her.

[@NoellaScott]

I went to my high school graduation as I had a lot of wonderful friends and enjoyed the moment. This is not true for everyone. Similarly, I did not even attend my college graduation as I had no interest. I wanted the paper, I was done. She did what she wanted without infringing on anyone's experience. Good for her.

[@akirajoestar641]

It was cute how she's holding up her diploma in the interview. Anyone who was genuinely upset by this needs some hobbies

[@itzzy1859]

lol it's so shady. she's just like "and i got it, so...?"

[@loanthebank9820]

Simp

[@danielnavarrete8670]

She should have tried enjoying the experience...she didn't strike me as someone who will be doing that again anytime soon.

[@khylasworld3769]

@@danielnavarrete8670 ok karen

[@umchile4960]

@@danielnavarrete8670 alright karl

[@adriannelashae4678]

So it was all for food? I completely understand.

[@ashlovesjungoouwu3206]

Torrie Lashae same sndns

[@SuperPhoenixDragon]

She got her priorities I respect that

[@andreafernandez3091]

Torrie Lashae RESPECTTTTT

[@jasminv.m5817]

Mood

[@klein2042]

Ya but it was Applebee’s

[@jamila...758]

Bruh adults be thinking everything is disrespectful She just wanted to go to Applebee's 💀

[@c.c.moreland2233]

Wrong disrespectful to her classmates. In life, the decision you make will catch up with you.

[@chrispecot7282]

Her Misson was done. She got her diploma and left home. She was awesome. Wish I did that.

[@ajmoses2326]

agreed.

[@Pickwow]

Same here. My parents didn't even show up to my graduation. I stayed an extra hour for no damn reason

[@chrispecot7282]

Crispy Surf I'm very sorry to here that.

[@Pickwow]

chris pecot its okay. life moves on

[@myafosterhesp1315]

Hard out

[@kewinchiep1952]

girl: walks off from graduation* white moms: *dies in disrespect*

[@maddissonmalott6257]

My mom wouldnt give af if I walked out what does race have to do with anything

[@naltlove6397]

I’m you’re 1,000th like

[@severeconstipation.]

Maddisson Malott it’s a joke but true

[@kiakaha110]

Maddisson Malott You’re going to be the next generation of the White mom stereotype. Learn how to take a joke.

[@tiffanyl.5798]

Not this white mom

[@King-zx4qr]

This is probably why my school didn't actually give us our diplomas until after everyone walked the stage. We were given a diploma cover so we could take pictures with it, but we got the actual paper afterwards.

[@SpaceMuffin]

the people who said it was "disrespectful and tacky" were just mad they had a long wait at Applebees

[@lordvonmanor6915]

When my eldest graduated he refused to show up at all. Even told them to mail him his awards, honors, and all his stuff. He didn't want to ever see them again!

[@joshuasamson4015]

Now I like that!!!

[@Mezzy..]

That's very punk rock

[@degree4317]

I wanted to do that too my parents didn’t let me tho :(

[@CR-bc1zt]

That's probably what I'll do. I hate the place. I graduate in September due to COVID circumstance.

[@lordvonmanor6915]

@@CR-bc1zt Congratulations!☀️

[@karenthomas4849]

she kept walking toward her future and never looked back. plus she was starving cause they said she went to Applebees.

[@todayoda2793]

Karen Thomas Ilol

[@yharia721]

Karen Thomas 😂😂😂😂

[@kittycake1294]

Karen Thomas Lmao yes

[@ellataborlupa3897]

Karen Thomas true

[@lenevee4925]

She did her time, passed, graduated and exited.

[@ReTethered]

This wasn't disrespectful or amazing. She just wanted to get the hell out of the high school building ASAP. I know I did. 🤣

[@1nine89]

Damn now a days people get offended by everything.

[@imanalien1347]

1nine89 That's offensive

[@jenniferkim1895]

S&B Worldwide your offended by offemsive ppl

[@tjhouston1280]

Baby that's America. Petty.

[@Theye101499]

Old people were mad. The "now a days" were gagging.

[@jellybelly111]

Haha, old people DO get mad easily. I don't know what their problem is.

[@CadenceSilverforest]

4 years of high school, and they still tryna control someone. She’s a graduate. Got her diploma. Just let her go lmao, she’s an adult and can make her own decisions now.

[@friday7408]

Hello fellow star fam!

[@Murmaider83]

The point of returning to your seat is to show respect to your classmates. I know respect is a foreign term nowadays.

[@arthurrojo5671]

Hamms how is that disrespectful

[@noonebossesthegarnet2890]

Hamms You go to a graduation ceremony to see yourself graduate, not everyone else lmao. She got her diploma, so she’s not obligated to stay anymore.

[@Murmaider83]

@@noonebossesthegarnet2890 That is quite literally, false, and proving my point about respect being a foreign concept. Good job.

[@roninoreilly6593]

Her “epic exit”??? She just walked out? Stop making a big deal of this. We had kids do this too. Yes multiple kids. And we had a graduating class of like 60. High school graduation not that big a deal. All these adults need to relax. Embarrassing

[@necrobabe6190]

Who said she's required to stay after getting her diploma? Ppl just like to complain.

[@drewgraff9434]

“So where was she going after leaving? The local Applebee’s” Honestly, she did nothing wrong she got her priorities straight 😂😂😂

[@amb3cog]

Sabrina Graff I agree. Love the name Sabrina BTW.

[@1nonly256]

DAMN STRAIGHT

[@NajSinghs]

I know that's right

[@noreason2701]

"Disrespectful" oh yeah I'm sure they're losing a lot of sleep over this and drinking themselves into a coma every night because one student walked out during graduation to get some food before the rush

[@meowcraft2403]

Lol

[@sherrywyllie2163]

So if her last name started with the letter Z would it be all good for everyone else to walk out and all audience members to stand up and walk out? No big deal to ruin the graduation for her and her family?

[@LsOngVE]

+Sherry Wyllie it doesn't start with a z though lmao

[@ferninthehouse]

+Sherry Wyllie at my eighth grade graduation I was the last one because it's in order of height and I'm the shortest

[@allycookie2009]

Calling your dad stupid isn't going to make him lose any sleep or cause him to drink, but it's doesn't make it right, and it is definitely disrespectful.

[@glitch._]

The fact that she walked out early just to skip the crowd at Applebees makes it even more hilarious 😂

[@GhostRider-hy9zt]

She’s going places. Probably Applebee’s again, but still places

[@pagie2464]

LMAOOOOO

[@joshuacampos421]

Lmao

[@yeosangsgirl9686]

HAHAHAHAHHAHA

[@rogueryder3285]

😂😂😂😂

[@jetoux4881]

THIS TOOK ME OUT 💀

[@ariella1454]

My girl said lemme hit up this applebees real quick before it gets crowded 😂😭

[@thedentinrmschin6584]

Ariella 😭😭😭

[@miaa1762]

😂

[@asapangie]

Ariella she’s smart 😭

[@troymcclure8931]

Ariella TRUUEEEEE

[@javiercxstillo]

Fax why do High schoolers love Applebee’s 💀

[@Tylnorton]

I should have done this when I graduated around the same time she did. I was awfully sick, and it was the worst sickness I have ever dealt with. It was a stomach bug that would not go away and during the ceremony I had the urge that it was going to make me "let it out".

[@christopheraustin918]

Seems like a very smart young lady to me. If it’s beyond your control people……then don’t let it bother you. Toxic people is what make the internet truly blow up like it does. I’m proud of her. She was even efficient in her Applebees endeavor 💯

[@anunnakimenagerie]

"Disrespectful and tacky" is the response of someone who peaked in high school, unlike this girl who's ready to move on

[@kerchow2062]

"Disrespectful and tacky" is also the response of an old woman lmao...IRONIC

[@meurumtrain4747]

There’s those who say they wish they could go back “because they peaked” and there’s those of us whom wish we could forget HS

[@daviddoe6228]

Because she's a mom? I don't know her nor the girl with the cry for attention

[@thaanonymous776]

How do you know she didn't already reach her peak?

[@meurumtrain4747]

@@thaanonymous776 believe me if this girl truly peaked she would’ve stayed and had tons of “friends(cough fake cough)

[@onna0325]

You wanna know what disrespectful? Putting me in school to use things, I probably won't need.

[@shaunmcdowell3808]

Deonna Wright shut up

[@onna0325]

Shaun Mcdowell No.

[@unfortu8285]

True...

[@klynnrenee202]

😂

[@haik8234]

And end up with a low-income job cleaning the streets and surviving off of Welfare money?

[@Ayocartoonclips]

Nothing wrong with what she did. She doesn’t owe nobody anything weirdos. She got what she WORKED for and left. Y’all saying she didn’t have to attend yet she did soooo …. Y’all saying think about her peers. She don’t owe them anything like they don’t owe her anything.

[@mortal1558]

Bro she went for 4 years and got her reward. That’s legit the only reason she went.

[@LocalBreadCreature]

Tf they on about? She doesn’t owe anyone anything,she can leave if she want.

[@-mywifeleftme]

On god

[@DreamingHearts]

exactly. she spent her years in school. i wish i had thought of doing the same thing. instead, i just walked around the whole gymnasium with a frown on my face waiting for it to be over.

[@dr.ottooctavius2526]

Ye now I had to stay for the whole thing for my mum to take a million pictures

[@Hellboy14800]

Inspector gizmo its the fact they were considerate enough to be patient and applaud others who graduated so its just good to show the same courtesy and kindess they showed you🤷

[@Ellie-jl3vk]

@@DreamingHearts Right? That's how it was at my college graduation. You didn't have to go if you didn't want to, and you can leave whenever you wanted. Lots of people left after getting their diploma. I don't blame them, the whole thing took like 3 hours.

[@emmavrijburg6676]

Karen: “because it’s disrespectful” Graduate: “to YOU” edit: mom, im famous edit 2: whew what a year. I graduated too now✨

[@b1789]

Emma Vrijburg 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nar2856]

i- 😂😂😂

[@desmanford4155]

I’m fuccin dead , redd 😂😂

[@Ashleyx1246]

Well said

[@vxleriee3697]

karen: but you did this for what? (someone finish it for me)

[@MrFastFox666]

"the second I'm done with this I'm going to eat" what a legend

[@mylesnmore]

graduating HS was one of the best memories of my life bc I was free of thier control over my life - I was ready to leave after freshman year tbh and I wish I did, looking back I wish I got my GED and moved on toward my career and dreams.

[@5.0_life30]

The diploma is more important that a freaking ceremony. She got what she wanted and walked right out. GOOD FOR HER👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ariannau9111]

agreed

[@yodaydyxz1752]

Does living by the rules like civilized humans mean something to you?

[@RoxanneGutierrez010]

Jay Lopez I wish I thought of it.

[@callmethecoolestduckontheb5358]

Yoda Ydyxz does that mean anything to anyone anymore

[@MsVamPireChic]

Your logic is flawed because if she just wanted the diploma, she could have had it mailed. I've never heard of a school that doesn't mail diplomas.

[@zay8899]

At least she has the balls to do what we all wanted to do at graduation

[@confusedaf1112]

+communistjesus Transgender*

[@StopAddingDumbSh.tToYoutube]

What balls? You can just walk out... nothing is going to happen to anyone.. why is this a big deal?

[@savagesstar]

Isaiah Daniels right

[@mitch464]

Isaiah Daniels honestly once I graduate I'm done. Why should I stick around to see a bunch of other students I don't know graduate?

[@user-sz6nb1vk6q]

She is an individual let her be, she didn’t go all woke & start shouting people down & demanding she be called it, they or them, she didn’t call all the men cis white privileged misogynist racists, she said thank you & went on her merry way

[@trenae77]

She did the dang job! She walked out with class and grace!

[@dominiquewright906]

💀💀 backlash for what? who cares if she left early. ppl will look for anything to have a problem with, No one died relax 😂😂

[@fletch84]

I think it’s kinda disrespectful, I know she wasn’t intending to come off as rude. But what she did makes her seem like she doesn’t care about any of her peers, and that she just couldn’t wait to leave.

[@bunny_wears_juicy]

FletcherIsCool that probably was the case. You don’t know how her peers might have treated her.

[@dominiquewright906]

Mateo Alejandro Ray damn that bad?

[@davidlafleche1142]

The Public School system doesn't deserve any respect.

[@davidlafleche1142]

@Fletcheriscool: I didn't care about my peers, either. I couldn't get out of that hell-hole fast enough! In the following years, I've shredded my diploma. I love learning; I just hated that public school cattle-pen!

[@sgn23_28]

How is it disrespectful..mind your business.

[@paulomilan515]

Unknown User Because we all have the freedom to make decisions that well within the law. She chose to keep walking. In China she might be caned except will live in a democracy.

[@sgn23_28]

Unknown User because she can make her own decisions. The other people could have walked away but they didn't.

[@dawnyphantom6616]

Unknown User so if you were left, they weren't your friends or even ppl youll see after graduation tf

[@katangel115]

Sucks for the last person but the last person has a crowd of people to do it in front of and is going to be in the graduation ceremony's video tape.

[@jolinadilan677]

it was disrespectful.

[@Meg_88]

I didn't even attend my own graduation, lol. I was ready to leave high school and never look back. My high school experience was awesome, but I was ready to move on. No need to stick around.

[@gnikulodeon1999]

I admire her, a lot. I wish I did that during both my HS and College days.

[@under_dog2140]

This isn't disrespectful or amazing, it's simply an adult doing what they want to. Poetically beautiful

[@notyouraverage1saiah660]

I agree

[@focusedfuture7612]

Brother 🤗😎 I'm your 69th like, nice

[@under_dog2140]

@@focusedfuture7612 Awesome bro 🦎

[@imlitilaozukum2627]

Ayo I thought I commented in this video

[@goneshotboxedinstrumentals5336]

Ha wrong .

[@Lolasrice]

She was minding her business, damn she wasn't yelling or interrupting anything, ugh people 😑

[@Alterify]

I can picture a cinematic outro in my head right now. Hopefully, she is living her life great right now and at least remembering her high school graduation.

[@chairmanmeow3693]

I wish I had thought of that when I graduated. It would never have crossed my mind to just leave. Good for her!!

[@lyn.8059]

Disrespectful and tacky? She already graduated, she's got her diploma, she owes nothing to no one Edit: Some of you acting like she gave them the finger, srsly 💀

[@DXREI]

*And I... oOP-*

[@naran3337]

lyn. Damn Right

[@Ery286]

That's right

[@theogoof4623]

Anyone*

[@zacha104]

But everyone had the time and patience to watch her get her diploma and she doesn't stay to watch and congratulate everybody else

[@whitecastle323]

The moment you receive your diploma, the bird cage is officially open, you're free to go, there's nothing left to do, unless you want to stick around.

[@Paige098]

Who else but Quagmire?

[@nolyfe4814]

I broke the birdcage. Left after 11th grade, ill be in college soon

[@ss-hn8ui]

NoLyfe Sgdz same😴

[@holothewisewolf2579]

*an get drunk after lol

[@wow-bp6vf]

Lmao I might do this

[@fyne.living]

"i was way to excited, so i had to do what i had to do" lol. straight to Applebee's? yeah she sounds so cool bro.

[@tyrelalex223]

Wes LaFever yeah she is pretty cool

[@Ms9mmBeretta]

+EpicFace5050 😂😂😂😂😂

[@momomtony]

it's disrespectful, it's all about the "show off" that she's an "adult" and "can do w/e she want". if you really didnt care, you wouldnt even have had shown up to the ceremony because it's a waste of time.

[@danneilson684]

Good for her!!! It's her graduation!! Not faculty. She did not disrupt any of the other students, or the remainder of the ceremony!!

[@HurricaneKevin7]

"Disrespectful" Whoever said that sure as hell didn't go to high school, once you're done get out as soon as you can.

[@austinadams3400]

Agreed

[@beavis5691]

I did it doesn't show any respect to her classmates

[@pip8275]

Yes

[@hailiesbong2734]

Right

[@jessicaalexander1528]

I'm graduating this year I was planning to do this with a few of my friends

[@WavyFBaby]

This should be titled: “How to beat the line at Applebee’s”

[@bakedinthekitchen92]

Lmfao 🤣

[@WHITEKNIGHT-]

Lmao

[@joshythehand2960]

Aaahaha

[@horizonanadyomene]

omfg absolutely

[@kat35lulu88]

Why did they discontinue the veggie patch pizza?

[@renatacuriosa]

I agree it was disrespectful and tacky. After all, it was an official ceremony, not a teen party.

[@Barf14]

it's her graduation not yours, cry about it.

[@twms1971]

That’s exactly what’s wrong. It’s a ceremony that you agreed to participate in. If you just wanted the diploma they could have mailed it you. I’m not understanding what’s so wrong with you committing to a commitment. It’s not about you. There’s rehearsal for a reason. It’s the lack of appreciation for everyone else that clearly YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND.

[@alexmunch9275]

She doesn’t care so why should she be forced to stay? She wanted to walk that stage and she got to. There’s no obligation there

[@twms1971]

@@alexmunch9275 if she didn’t care she shouldn’t have participated. They would have sent it to her. All I’m saying is don’t make it about yourself be courteous to your classmates and staff.

[@wion.80]

for wanting to just get her diploma and leave? She's there to get her diploma not for everyone else. The other kids probably waited so long not to watch people graduate but to get their names announced and they probably wanted to leave to but didn't

[@nadokabunny]

lol she graduated, got her diploma, she done. Homegurl was out😂😂😂😂

[@nadokabunny]

Jones Paul What?

[@andrewcarson6925]

nadokabunny AMEN

[@autumnwetsel2922]

nadokabunny IKR LMAOOOOO

[@ivancardenas1658]

Right, out that joint real quick

[@brittr4318]

She probably had enough of that place. 😂

[@user-xz3iu6xm2e]

Someone does something. People in USA: I feel very attacked!

[@stewart2238]

Giorgos Fountas so true

[@user-yd2ft7kb3c]

No one: no one at all: not a living soul: random person: THIS IS SO DISRESPECTFUL I CANT EVEN OMG

[@coolguy0926]

Jonathan Lumbreras both sides in a nutshell

[@mentalshot9355]

@Jonathan Lumbreras the *alt right when they find out there is a minority or a woman as the main protagonist in a video game/movie.

[@Jt18718]

Carson Long explain