I’m late to this convo, but I will very rarely call someone a “loser.” Growing up, that was my dads biggest no word. My moms was telling someone to “shut up.” “Loser” has obviously evolved since then, so I don’t think it holds as much weight. But I think it’s still pretty impactful. The worst of all time though is…
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“God what are you, a fucking leaf burner?” — surprisingly, it works.
Schitt’s Creek is my very favorite thing. So good.
Okay, but why hasn’t he made his way to a dental hygienist and Orthodontist yet? It’s been over a decade and his mouth still looks like his teeth and gums have arthritis.
I’m sorry, who?
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OMG that’s what he looks like?! Lawd! He ain’t putting nobody to Bed no mo!
Wait, did they come out with more seasons of Schitt’s Creek? I LOVE THAT SHOW! I (a woman) also want ALL of David’s sweaters.
Hey there “Black person here. HBCU alumni. Former teacher. Master of Education” (damn, you humble ain’t you?). If not for people with the mindset and balls of this kid you and I (yes I’m Black too) would be drinking out of separate fountains, sitting at the back of the bus, and generally be treated as less than full…
help these kids lead long, healthy, fulfilled lives by teaching them the requisite skills to get a decent job. make a decent living, and hopefully stay out of prison
Listen, fellow white person: That kid is amazing. He was NOT disrespectful. He framed his journal entry in terms of what HE wanted. He did not curse or call the teacher names. He expressed his honest reaction. In his journal. Which is what a journal is for.
Nice dogwhistle on the “prison” too. Like he’s destined for prison just because he’s a smart black child. Like racist, ignorant teachers aren’t a vital part of the school-to-prison pipeline. Like you aren’t the problem yourself.
You’re taking a lot of liberties in assessing what did and did not happen in this situation. I wonder if she actually did say this and not the perhaps bullshit that you assume she probably said. In my experience, teachers will often treat young students as if they are completely clueless to anything that their lesson…
I don’t know how to do gifs and emojis. But I’ll just type blank face and leave
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King Johnson, your journal entry is spot-on. Good job.
It is perfectly dismissive without being overly aggressive. He’s like “I said it, I meant it, and I will not apologize. Next.”
I know, right. It carries the weight of “Whatever, bitch,” without the actual cursing.
The “OK” knocked me out. It has to be the the step child of “I said what I said” This child is COMPLETELY unbothered by his teacher. It’s fabulous. And I have been trying to find a way to articulate what my mood for 2018 is and this child found it for me.