May 18, 2006 08:01 AM
More News--What the Heck? Version
I just can't seem to get enough news lately. Check out these unusual stories:
1. When it comes to older women with younger men, I'm usually all for it. Like when Demi married Ashton, I was like "well he's not my type, but you go girl!" But when I read Couple, 33 and 104, reportedly marry, I must admit, I was a little freaked out.
2. I like zoos, I really do. But I don't think I'll be checking out the latest exhibit at this Chinese zoo, which you can read about in Shanghai Preparing for 'Human Zoo'. Can we just call this performance art instead of a Human Zoo? That would make me feel so much better.
3. A Missouri teacher got into some hot water over a writing assignment this week. I usually support innovative teaching, but when I read Reading, 'Riting — And Murder?, even I was a little shocked, and wondering what the hell was he thinking?.
4. Does anyone remember the movie Heathers? Because when I read this article--Teen Gets 12 Years for Poisoning Milk--that was all I could think about.
5. Okay, maybe the thought has crossed your mind. Your kid has a clueless, mean, or just plain awful teacher, and you fantasize about giving that teacher just a little flick on the head or a wedgie or something. Thank goodness most of us stop at the fantasy. Apparently the mom in this article--Woman jailed for beating daughter’s teacher--didn't stop at merely the thought of it. She assaulted her child's teacher in front of a class, and is now serving jail time.
