Honesty and unpopular opinions are the toughest sell in a country with an irony-deficiency.
I love animals. I couldn't eat a whole one but I'll split one with you if you want.
If you have a funny costume, you can't really wear it when you get older.
I wear glasses. That's how you'll know me. I am the speccy one.... And I am proud.
Don't yell at people. Stand up for what's right. Put yourself in the other persons place. Respect women. Don't take no for an answer. Laugh at yourself. Don't believe what you are told. Fall in love.
I'm all for dropping lawyers into any war time situation.