Bustin' out the Gloves

One of my biggest pet peeves (other than the dreaded "I don't get it") is when someone says "That's GAY." The very phrase presented in such a negative way makes me want to pummel faces and give detentions... if only I could give detentions to adults... then the world would truly be a better place.


So, we had to have the "Why it is Idiotic to Call Something Gay" talk today.

At first, I tried having an adult discussion about the topic (without getting into religion, which is kind of diffictult). However, talking rationally did not help, because, of course, my audience was a group of 6th graders. Duh.


So, instead, I had to bust out my Gloves of Shock and Awe. But first, I put on a really excited smile.


"Okay. Hey! I have a really fun idea. Instead of saying 'That's stupid," we should all say "That's Mexican!"


GASP!


Me: "Well? WELL?! HOW DOES THAT MAKE ANY SENSE?!"


One kid: "But... that's like...."

Me: "Saying all Mexicans are stupid?"

Kid: "Yeah. And we're not."


Me: "No kidding! I've got a class full of brilliant minds here, and you're making yourselves sound like total idiots by using that phrase. Plus, not only are most of you Hispanic, but what else are you?"


Kid: "Kids?"

Me: "What else?"


Athletes, cheerleaders, musicians. Multi-faceted.

Curtain, and bow. Oh thank the Lord for Gloves of Shock and Awe.

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