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Sunday, July 23, 2023

TENN. TIGHT*SS PRINCIPAL CONFESSES TO BEING TOO THIN-SKINNED FOR MEMES

 

TENN. TIGHT*SS PRINCIPAL CONFESSES TO BEING TOO THIN-SKINNED FOR MEMES

In a world where memes reign supreme, one high school principal just couldn't take a joke. Tullahoma High School's very own Jason Quick was the target of some playful ribbing from a student who goes only by the initials "I.P." on Instagram. But instead of laughing it off, Principal Quick decided to flex his disciplinary muscles and suspend the 17-year-old rising senior for posting memes that poked fun at his tight*ss ways.

Now, I don't know about you, but when I was in high school, we didn't have Instagram. We had to pass notes in class and hope they didn't get intercepted by the teacher. But these days, kids have a whole new playground to express themselves on social media. And it seems like Principal Quick just can't handle the heat.

According to reports, I.P. posted three memes on their personal Instagram account that portrayed Principal Quick in various humorous scenarios. And while I haven't seen the memes myself, I can only imagine they were hilarious. But apparently, Principal Quick didn't find them so funny. He decided to suspend I.P. for "violating student free speech rights."

Now, I'm no lawyer, but I'm pretty sure that's not how the First Amendment works. Last time I checked, students still had the right to express themselves, even if it's outside of school hours. But apparently, Principal Quick didn't get the memo. And now, he's facing a lawsuit from I.P.'s lawyers who argue that the suspension is unconstitutional.

But let's be real here. This isn't just about free speech. This is about a thin-skinned principal who can't take a joke. I mean, come on. If you're in a position of authority, you're going to get made fun of. It's just part of the job. But instead of laughing it off and moving on, Principal Quick decided to make an example out of I.P. And that's sending a dangerous lesson to kids.

If we start punishing students for expressing themselves in harmless ways, what kind of message are we sending? That it's not okay to be creative? That it's not okay to have a sense of humor? That it's not okay to be yourself? That's not the kind of world I want to live in.

So here's my message to Principal Quick: lighten up, dude. Life is too short to take yourself so seriously. If a high school student making memes about you is the worst thing that happens to you today, consider yourself lucky. And if you can't handle a little bit of teasing, maybe you're in the wrong profession.

As for I.P., keep doing your thing. Keep expressing yourself and making people laugh. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't be creative or that you don't have a voice. Because at the end of the day, that's what this is all about: giving kids the freedom to be themselves and express themselves in whatever way they see fit.

So let's all raise a glass to I.P., the meme master of Tullahoma High School. May your creativity never be stifled and your sense of humor never be silenced. And may Principal Quick learn to take a joke before he becomes the laughingstock of the internet.

School district suspends student for posting memes of principal, sends ‘dangerous lesson to kids,’ lawyers say | Fox News https://www.foxnews.com/media/school-district-suspends-student-posting-memes-principal-sends-dangerous-lesson-kids-lawyers-say 

Tennessee student sues after he was suspended for posting memes poking fun at his principal on Instagram | Daily Mail Online https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12327547/Tennessee-student-sues-school-district-suspended-posting-memes-poking-fun-skinned-principal-Instagram.html 


OHIO GOP WAS STOPPED FOR NOW BUT SAY GOODBYE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION

 

OHIO GOP WAS STOPPED FOR NOW BUT SAY GOODBYE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION

In a shocking turn of events, it has been revealed that Ohio Senate Republicans were working tirelessly to dismantle public education in favor of private, religious schools. Their plan was to completely devastate public education in America, leaving only the wealthy and privileged with access to quality schooling.

But fear not, dear readers, for we have defeated them — at least for now. SB 83, part of a larger right-wing goal seeking to muzzle any and all education about structural oppression, has been stopped dead in its tracks.

It's no secret that conservatives love to talk about "school choice." But what they really want is the end of public education for the poor and disfavored minorities like LGBT people. It's a classic case of "the haves" vs. "the have-nots."

But let's take a moment to appreciate the sheer audacity of their plan. Destroying public education? That's like burning down your own house because you don't like the wallpaper. It's like cutting off your nose to spite your face. It's like...well, you get the picture.

And let's not forget the irony of their plan. Republicans, who claim to be all about small government and individual freedom, were trying to force their own agenda on the American people. It's almost as if they don't understand the meaning of the word "freedom."

But we won't let them get away with it. We'll fight tooth and nail to protect public education, because we know that education is the key to a better future. And besides, who wants to live in a world where only the rich get to learn how to read?

So here's to defeating the GOP's plan to destroy public education in Ohio. Let's keep fighting the good fight, because when it comes to education, we're all in this together.

GOP Planned to Destroy Public Education in Ohio. We Defeated Them — for Now. | Truthout https://truthout.org/articles/gop-planned-to-destroy-public-education-in-ohio-we-defeated-them-for-now/ 

Ohio Senate Republicans working to dismantle public education in favor of private, religious schools - Ohio Capital Journal https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/06/13/ohio-senate-republicans-working-to-dismantle-public-education-in-favor-of-private-religious-schools/ 

Analysis: Ohio GOP launches a power grab over public education. They're likely to succeed | WVXU https://www.wvxu.org/politics/2022-11-18/analysis-ohio-gop-legislature-power-grab-control-public-education 

The Republican Plan To Devastate Public Education in America | The New Republic https://newrepublic.com/article/167375/republican-plan-devastate-public-education-america 


ELON MUSK SAYS THE BIRD IS DEAD BE AN XSSHOLE

ELON MUSK SAYS THE BIRD IS DEAD BE AN XSSHOLE

ELON UNVEILS NEW LOGO SAYS MORE

ACCURATELY REPRESENTS HIM

In a move that has left the internet scratching its head, Elon Musk has announced that he plans to change the logo of Twitter to an "X" from the famous blue bird. The billionaire owner of the social media platform claims that the new logo will better represent him and his vision for Twitter.

According to Musk, the new logo, which he has affectionately dubbed "Xasshole" (or just "X" for short), will feature a big butt with an X on it. Musk claims that the new logo will symbolize his belief that Twitter has lost the "thread" so to speak, and that it needs to refocus on what really matters: butts.

"We've been focused on birds for too long," Musk said in a recent interview. "Birds are boring. Butts are where it's at. And let's face it, I've got a pretty big one myself."

The announcement has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, with many questioning Musk's sanity and his ability to lead a major social media platform. But Musk remains undeterred, insisting that the new logo will be a huge success.

"If a good enough logo is posted tonight, we'll make it go live worldwide tomorrow," Musk said. "And believe me, we've got some great designs already. One of them even features my face on the butt. It's hilarious."

The move comes as Twitter faces increased pressure from social media rival Meta, which recently announced its own rebranding efforts. But Musk remains confident that his new logo will set Twitter apart from the competition.

"Meta may have changed its name, but they can't compete with our butts," Musk said. "We've got the best butts in the business. And now we've got the logo to prove it."

Despite the initial backlash, some Twitter users have expressed support for Musk's new logo, with many praising its simplicity and humor.

"I love it," one user tweeted. "Finally, a social media platform that doesn't take itself too seriously."

Only time will tell whether Musk's new logo will be a hit or a miss. But one thing is for sure: with Musk at the helm, Twitter is sure to be anything but boring.

Twitter: Elon Musk says he wants to change company’s bird logo Social media billionaire says if a good enough logo is ‘posted tonight, we’ll make (it) go live worldwide tomorrow’ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jul/23/twitter-elon-musk-says-he-wants-to-change-companys-bird-logo 

Musk says Twitter to change logo to "X" from the bird. Changes could come as early as Monday. - ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/musk-twitter-change-logo-bird-early-monday-101586809 

Elon Musk says he plans to drop Twitter’s bird logo | Financial Times https://www.ft.com/content/a4330d6b-03cd-41a2-a391-a08d3580b3d1