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Sounds like just another imitation that relied on a superficial gimmick and soon disappeared by the wayside. Again, the girl's experience must be mentioned (note the lack of capitals), for it was the prime example of an attempt to gain fame on the back of our esteemed tome. I can still see Laura and Jessica in Science, holding the very crisp rough book and making sure I could see the colourfully written title on the front cover, complete with flower designs. It could only fail. As you said, it was a place where about four girls could write about cds, boybands and Just 17 gossip. What had we to fear? Fuck all! The Experience had stories, philosophy, poetry and was a place where you could vent your spleen without fear of repurcussions or judgements. Teenage years are full of angst and pent up feelings, so in many ways we were giving an outlet to that.

It is a shame that it has taken 9 years for the Experience to resurface, for it is sorely needed in this day and age.