The Adventures of Mountains123: The VCE Reddit Legend

Once upon a time, in the mystical land of VCE Reddit, there emerged a hero unlike any other. This hero wasn't clad in shining armor or equipped with a mighty sword. No, our hero wielded something far more powerful: a keyboard. This, dear friends, is the tale of mountains123, the VCE Reddit legend who single-handedly made students laugh, cry, and question their life choices—all before their morning coffee.

It all started on a rainy Tuesday. The skies were gray, the birds were hiding, and the entire state of Victoria was trying to muster the will to open their VCE textbooks. Little did they know that mountains123 was about to burst onto the scene with the force of a thousand procrastinated assignments.

Our story begins with a post titled, "Why is VCE like climbing Mount Everest?" Naturally, this caught the attention of every student within a 50-kilometer radius because, let's face it, comparing VCE to Mount Everest is about as original as a Year 12 student complaining about SACs. But oh, how mountains123 had a way with words.

"Climbing Mount Everest is a walk in the park compared to surviving VCE," the post began. "At least with Everest, you get a sherpa. In VCE, you're left with a stack of textbooks that weigh more than your entire body and a teacher who thinks 'differentiation' is something you can explain in two minutes."

The comments exploded. Here was someone who truly understood the daily struggle of a VCE student. But mountains123 didn't stop there. Oh no. Our hero had merely begun their ascent.

Next came a series of posts that can only be described as the Chronicles of VCE Misery. Each post was a masterpiece of comedic genius, dripping with sarcasm and wit. One particularly memorable entry was titled, "The Stages of Grief as Experienced During a VCE Exam."

Stage 1: Denial. "This exam can't possibly cover all 12 chapters. They wouldn't do that to us. Oh wait, they would. And they did."

Stage 2: Anger. "Why didn't I study more? Why did I spend three hours watching cat videos instead of learning about cellular respiration? Stupid mitochondria."

Stage 3: Bargaining. "Dear exam gods, if you let me pass this test, I promise to never procrastinate again. Just kidding, but please let me pass."

Stage 4: Depression. "I'm going to fail. My life is over. Goodbye university dreams. Hello, part-time job at the local burger joint."

Stage 5: Acceptance. "Well, at least it's over. Time to move on to the next subject and repeat the cycle of suffering."

Mountains123 didn't just stop at exams. They tackled every aspect of VCE life with the precision of a surgeon and the humor of a stand-up comedian. There was the infamous "VCE Subject Selection: A Guide to Choosing Your Own Doom," where mountains123 laid out the pros and cons of each subject in a way that only a true VCE survivor could.

"Biology: Do you enjoy memorizing an endless list of scientific terms that sound like they were invented by a mad scientist? If yes, then Biology is for you! Bonus points if you like dissecting things."

"Methods: Do you hate yourself? Are you a masochist? Perfect! Enroll in Methods and experience the joy of solving equations that make no sense and have no real-world application."

"English: Do you enjoy reading books that are older than your grandparents and writing essays that no one will ever read? Congratulations, you're an English student!"

But it wasn't just the posts that made mountains123 a legend. It was the comments. Oh, the comments. This hero would descend from their mountain of wisdom to engage with mere mortals, dispensing advice, encouragement, and the occasional roast with the finesse of a seasoned Redditor.

"Help! I have a SAC tomorrow and I haven't started studying!" one desperate student would cry.

"Well," mountains123 would reply, "You have two choices. One, you can pull an all-nighter fueled by caffeine and sheer panic. Two, you can accept your fate and start planning your gap year. Either way, you're learning something."

As time went on, mountains123's reputation grew. They became the unofficial therapist of VCE Reddit, doling out tough love and hilarious anecdotes that made the unbearable a little more bearable. Students began to look forward to their posts, knowing that no matter how bad things got, mountains123 would be there to make them laugh through the pain.

There was the time mountains123 started a thread called "Things I’d Rather Do Than Study for VCE," which quickly became a treasure trove of absurd and hilarious suggestions. Highlights included:

• "Re-enact the entirety of Shakespeare’s Macbeth with my cat."
• "Count all the grains of rice in a 5kg bag."
• "Organize my sock drawer by color, texture, and emotional value."
• "Teach my dog algebra. He might understand it better than I do."

And who could forget the legendary "VCE Study Playlist" post, where mountains123 curated a list of songs that perfectly captured the VCE experience. Classics like "Under Pressure" by Queen, "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi, and "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N’ Roses made the cut, of course.

As exams loomed, mountains123's posts took on a more philosophical tone. "Why do we do this to ourselves?" they mused in a post titled "The Meaning of VCE: An Existential Crisis." "Is it for the glory? The prestige? The university entrance scores? Or are we all just masochists in search of a challenge that will push us to our limits and make us question our very existence?"

The responses were a mix of heartfelt confessions and more comedic gold. "I do it for my parents," one user admitted. "They said I have to become a doctor or I’m out of the will."

"I do it for the free stationery," another joked. "Those pens and highlighters cost a fortune, you know."

Throughout it all, mountains123 remained a beacon of light in the dark, treacherous landscape of VCE. They reminded students that it was okay to laugh at the absurdity of it all, that it was okay to struggle, and that no one was truly alone in their suffering.

As the final exams approached, mountains123 posted what could only be described as their magnum opus: "A Letter to My Future Self: Surviving VCE and Living to Tell the Tale."

"Dear Future Me," it began, "If you’re reading this, it means you survived. You climbed the mountain, you battled the dragons, and you came out the other side with (hopefully) minimal psychological damage."

"You probably don’t remember half of what you learned, but that’s okay. What matters is that you made it. You proved to yourself that you could do something incredibly difficult, and that’s a victory in itself."

"Remember to thank the people who supported you along the way—your friends, your family, your teachers, and yes, even that random stranger on Reddit who told you to stop procrastinating and start studying (you’re welcome)."

"And finally, remember to pay it forward. Share your wisdom with the next generation of VCE students. Make them laugh, make them think, and most importantly, remind them that they’re not alone."

The VCE Reddit community responded with an outpouring of gratitude and admiration. Mountains123 had not only entertained them but had also provided a sense of camaraderie and support that was desperately needed.

As the final exams came and went, and the VCE journey drew to a close, mountains123’s presence became less frequent. But their legacy lived on. Students continued to share their favorite posts and quotes, and the legend of mountains123 became a part of VCE folklore.

Years later, new generations of VCE students would stumble upon those old posts and find solace in the words of a hero who had once walked the same path. They would laugh, they would nod in agreement, and they would carry on the tradition of humor and resilience.

And so, the tale of mountains123, the VCE Reddit legend, comes to an end. But the spirit of their words lives on in every student who faces the daunting climb of VCE with a smile and a sense of humor. Because if there's one thing mountains123 taught us, it's that even in the darkest of times, laughter truly is the best study break.