What do you do when your 14 year-old tells a great joke that only a few people get? I couldn't stop laughing when I read it.
This is my first diary, be kind!
My son has to write a journal for his Language Arts class. Last night, I picked it up and flipped through it.
9/8/08
"What is it with this Palin Person? If Hillary had won the nomination, (sic)would McCain had asked Allen (sic) Keyes to be his running mate?"
His teacher apparently didn't get it.
She wrote back that:
"Gov. Palin has a first name and is not a bad person. Who ever Allen Keyes is, I am sure his a fine person. John McCain is putting his country first and not his personal ambition."
I told my son to to expect High Honnors.
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UPDATE
After reading some of the comments and thinking about how this might actually get my guy into a bit of trouble. . Just got off the phone with the Vice-Principal who was my son's 3rd grade teacher. When I asked about the teacher in question she said Ms. Fishface (not her real name) is one of those teachers who should have retired 10 years ago, probably couldn't place a name and an assignment with one child or another. When I told her why I was concerned, she nearly "Burst her Bladder." I knew she'd be a good woman to call. The VP has a "Jesus is a Liberal" bumper sticker on her 10 year old Subaru. A kindred spirit if I ever met one.
Anyway, she said she would mosey down to Ms. Fishface's office and casually ask about some of her former students. Take a look at what Eboy is getting for grades (a B student in LA anyway), if there's any indication of grade deflation, she'll notice and take action right away.
We are a small school, and there are only 4 8th grade classes. The VP recommends taking that page out of his notebook and framing it.
The "Journal Assignment" is to write whatever is on your mind that day. It's supposed to help kids get in the habit of writing. Thinking, apparently is optional.
My son gave me permission to read and tell the joke to everyone I meet today. He might find this tonight after the dog walk and homework is finished. If you are reading this honey, clean your room.