Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Witty title not available...
A student asked me today, "Mr. Smith, do you think we'll ever have a deaf President?"
"Well," I replied, "we have a dumb one now, so I guess it's not inconceivable." I haven't gotten any phone calls or nasty emails yet, but I'm sure they're on their way.
So did you see that Facebook will soon drop its .edu email requirement? I could almost hear a collevtive whine from the users who still contend it's not just another Myspace. Awwww...too bad. The only bright side to all of this will be that maybe...just maybe...the battle between the pedos and the attention whores over control of the internet's Nobody Gives a Shit market will collapse on itself in a black hole of narcissistic suckitude. Of course, that's all probably too good to be true.
Not that everything about social networking is wrong, mind you. For instance, I broke up a fight in the bleachers at a pep rally the other day. As the po-po were dragging the two girls away, I saw a kid behind me snap his phone shut and claim the video he just shot was going straight to his Myspace page when he got home. I'm not sure if he actually did it, but I wouldn't mind being able to critique my choke-slam technique.
Finally, I'm finding it very difficult to keep discussion of politics out of this blog. I've been tempted lately, especially now that the mid-term election bullshit is in full swing, not to mention the 9/11 exploitation that's being shoved up my ass every time I turn around. What I'll probably do is just start another blog somewhere else and remain as anonymous as possible while still having a place to piss and moan without offending those of you who actually come here to get away from all of that nonsense. I wonder if anncoulterisacunt.blogspot.com is taken already?
Later.
P.S. Yeah, I said it. Sorry.
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"Well," I replied, "we have a dumb one now, so I guess it's not inconceivable." I haven't gotten any phone calls or nasty emails yet, but I'm sure they're on their way.
So did you see that Facebook will soon drop its .edu email requirement? I could almost hear a collevtive whine from the users who still contend it's not just another Myspace. Awwww...too bad. The only bright side to all of this will be that maybe...just maybe...the battle between the pedos and the attention whores over control of the internet's Nobody Gives a Shit market will collapse on itself in a black hole of narcissistic suckitude. Of course, that's all probably too good to be true.
Not that everything about social networking is wrong, mind you. For instance, I broke up a fight in the bleachers at a pep rally the other day. As the po-po were dragging the two girls away, I saw a kid behind me snap his phone shut and claim the video he just shot was going straight to his Myspace page when he got home. I'm not sure if he actually did it, but I wouldn't mind being able to critique my choke-slam technique.
Finally, I'm finding it very difficult to keep discussion of politics out of this blog. I've been tempted lately, especially now that the mid-term election bullshit is in full swing, not to mention the 9/11 exploitation that's being shoved up my ass every time I turn around. What I'll probably do is just start another blog somewhere else and remain as anonymous as possible while still having a place to piss and moan without offending those of you who actually come here to get away from all of that nonsense. I wonder if anncoulterisacunt.blogspot.com is taken already?
Later.
P.S. Yeah, I said it. Sorry.
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Sunday, September 10, 2006
And then a bunch of other shit happened
Did any of you catch the Supernanny marathon on tv this weekend? Don't worry, I'll fill you in. In each episode, a pair of clueless parents who've spoiled the living shit out of their children pretend like they have no idea why their homes have been overrun by what can only be described as drunken, crackhead demon babies. Oh and there's usually some dude sitting around on his ass eating all the food and leaving an underwear trail behind him. Then, just before I start cursing the family for letting some unemployed hobo live with them, I realize it's the dad. Awwww shit...somebody please help these people out before those heathens end up in my classroom in ten years.
Would it be wrong to have Steve Irwin Day at a Tampa Bay Devil Rays game?
Later.
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Would it be wrong to have Steve Irwin Day at a Tampa Bay Devil Rays game?
Later.
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Friday, September 08, 2006
Oh, for F's Sake: STFU Edition
STFU Part 1: Survivor critics
Most of you have probably already heard about the latest season of Survivor where the teams are going to be separated by race. To everyone complaining about this, allow me to tell you to shut the fuck up. One particular opponent (a NYC councilman) pleaded with CBS to "reconsider." What a wonderful idea, Fucko...except for the fact that the entire show was filmed months ago. Calm down people. Here are some things you will NOT see this season:
1) The black team is forced to ride in the back of the boat on the way to the island
2) The Hispanic team will be placed in charge of all groundskeeping and food-gathering duties
3) The Asian team will row around in circles during a water challenge because none of them know how to drive
4) The white team will face turmoil of epic proportions after they become divided over the classic argument Sport/Not a Sport: NASCAR vs. Cheerleading
OK...#4 might actually happen. Either way, the world will not end because a TV show divided 16 people by race and made them compete against each other.
STFU Part 2: Kobe Bryant
After the US basketball team could only muster a 3rd place finish in the World Championships, Kobe Bryant, who was not asked to be on the team (presumably because he's a giant douchebag), said that what the squad was lacking was "chemistry." While this may or may not be true, the fact that it's coming from Kobe Bryant is like hearing Terrell Owens complain that the problem with today's athletes is that they're too selfish. Excuse me Mr. Bryant...STFU. Oh, and die in a fire while you're at it.
STFU Part 3: WTC movies
Enough already. I realize we're approaching the 5 year anniversary...whatever that means. I also realize that Hollywood ran out of ideas somewhere in the 1950s. Finally, I realize that politicians are jerking off all over themselves because the anniversary will fall just in time for that final push toward election day. It's not that I think the timing of these movies are insensitive to the families of the victims. If anything, they're insensitive to the entire nation because they suck ass as movies. STFU Hollywood...get a new idea for once.
Later.
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Most of you have probably already heard about the latest season of Survivor where the teams are going to be separated by race. To everyone complaining about this, allow me to tell you to shut the fuck up. One particular opponent (a NYC councilman) pleaded with CBS to "reconsider." What a wonderful idea, Fucko...except for the fact that the entire show was filmed months ago. Calm down people. Here are some things you will NOT see this season:
1) The black team is forced to ride in the back of the boat on the way to the island
2) The Hispanic team will be placed in charge of all groundskeeping and food-gathering duties
3) The Asian team will row around in circles during a water challenge because none of them know how to drive
4) The white team will face turmoil of epic proportions after they become divided over the classic argument Sport/Not a Sport: NASCAR vs. Cheerleading
OK...#4 might actually happen. Either way, the world will not end because a TV show divided 16 people by race and made them compete against each other.
STFU Part 2: Kobe Bryant
After the US basketball team could only muster a 3rd place finish in the World Championships, Kobe Bryant, who was not asked to be on the team (presumably because he's a giant douchebag), said that what the squad was lacking was "chemistry." While this may or may not be true, the fact that it's coming from Kobe Bryant is like hearing Terrell Owens complain that the problem with today's athletes is that they're too selfish. Excuse me Mr. Bryant...STFU. Oh, and die in a fire while you're at it.
STFU Part 3: WTC movies
Enough already. I realize we're approaching the 5 year anniversary...whatever that means. I also realize that Hollywood ran out of ideas somewhere in the 1950s. Finally, I realize that politicians are jerking off all over themselves because the anniversary will fall just in time for that final push toward election day. It's not that I think the timing of these movies are insensitive to the families of the victims. If anything, they're insensitive to the entire nation because they suck ass as movies. STFU Hollywood...get a new idea for once.
Later.
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Thursday, September 07, 2006
And so it begins...
I finally figured out why my job pisses me off so much. Let me rephrase that. I've finally figured out why half the people I work with can suck it. Notice I said "half the people?" While that's probably too generous of an estimate, I do work with some outstanding teachers. It's the other ones...damn they're idiots.
It took me four or five years to come to terms with the fact that my students arrive in my classroom each year completely ignorant of what is expected of them. I no longer begrudge them for not "getting it" the first time. It's called the "learning PROCESS" for a reason. I now look forward to each year as another opportunity to join my students on the journey from ignorance to empowerment. Depending on the student, sometimes that journey is shrouded in darkness with many twists, turns, and/or setbacks along the way. It's actually a very special thing to be a part of, and I'm blessed to experience this year after year.
But, I digress...let's talk about the fucking retards I work with. As I said before, it's understandable that teenagers might tend to give less than a shit about what they do at scool every day. I expect them to be imperfect when it comes to things like work ethic, personal responsibility, following rules, etc. When ADULTS can't seem to handle these things, however, my tolerance is at an all-time low.
I was sitting in a faculty meeting yesterday listening to various administrators go on and on about things like the importance of adhering to contractual obligations, having lesson plans available, challenging the students with relevant, rigorous material...and on...and on...and on. I'm sitting there thinking what the fuck is wrong with you people? Thanks a buttload for being complete idiots and making it necessary for me to sit around and listen to this bullshit because you can't pull your heads out of your asses. 'Preciate it. After that was over, we had to sit through another hour about how to develop more challenging material for our students. While I appreciate the opportunity to learn new things that I can apply to my own classroom, it struck me that the main reason we were being "trained" to do this wasn't because we don't know how to do it, but rather to try and force those who still refuse to do it.
All of this goes way deeper than yesterday's meeting, and I promise to tell you all about it in future entries. But let me end with the thought that was bouncing around in my head the whole time. I'll probably just end up sounding like and arrogant prick, but at least I'm honest, right?
from Good Will Hunting...
Do you know how easy this is for me? Do you have any fuckin' idea how easy this is? This is a fuckin' joke. And I'm sorry you can't do this. I really am because I wouldn't have to fuckin' sit here and watch you fumble around and fuck it up.
That's how I feel.
Every. Single. Day. Sigh...
Later.
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It took me four or five years to come to terms with the fact that my students arrive in my classroom each year completely ignorant of what is expected of them. I no longer begrudge them for not "getting it" the first time. It's called the "learning PROCESS" for a reason. I now look forward to each year as another opportunity to join my students on the journey from ignorance to empowerment. Depending on the student, sometimes that journey is shrouded in darkness with many twists, turns, and/or setbacks along the way. It's actually a very special thing to be a part of, and I'm blessed to experience this year after year.
But, I digress...let's talk about the fucking retards I work with. As I said before, it's understandable that teenagers might tend to give less than a shit about what they do at scool every day. I expect them to be imperfect when it comes to things like work ethic, personal responsibility, following rules, etc. When ADULTS can't seem to handle these things, however, my tolerance is at an all-time low.
I was sitting in a faculty meeting yesterday listening to various administrators go on and on about things like the importance of adhering to contractual obligations, having lesson plans available, challenging the students with relevant, rigorous material...and on...and on...and on. I'm sitting there thinking what the fuck is wrong with you people? Thanks a buttload for being complete idiots and making it necessary for me to sit around and listen to this bullshit because you can't pull your heads out of your asses. 'Preciate it. After that was over, we had to sit through another hour about how to develop more challenging material for our students. While I appreciate the opportunity to learn new things that I can apply to my own classroom, it struck me that the main reason we were being "trained" to do this wasn't because we don't know how to do it, but rather to try and force those who still refuse to do it.
All of this goes way deeper than yesterday's meeting, and I promise to tell you all about it in future entries. But let me end with the thought that was bouncing around in my head the whole time. I'll probably just end up sounding like and arrogant prick, but at least I'm honest, right?
from Good Will Hunting...
Do you know how easy this is for me? Do you have any fuckin' idea how easy this is? This is a fuckin' joke. And I'm sorry you can't do this. I really am because I wouldn't have to fuckin' sit here and watch you fumble around and fuck it up.
That's how I feel.
Every. Single. Day. Sigh...
Later.
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