Let's deal with that consistent stereotype: in the high school setting, there are the cool kids, and there are the losers. Among the losers are the skaters (sk8trs), the rednecks, the dorks, and the nerds, plus whatever other distinctions might be available at the time.
Band kids are invariably characterized as nerds. Is it because they play adult-oriented music when the band performs, is it the uniforms, or is it simply that they don't project an aggressive front, unlike some of the others.
Consider: You're a guy. Let's say three guys are pissed off at you, a jock, a redneck, and a band member. Which one are you least likely to be afraid of?
As for girls in the band, maybe we should wear extremely short skirts, like the cheerleaders; and emphasize our ta-tas and fannies!
Because so many of them are!
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