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November 08, 2007 |
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Bullies
FOUND by Gary Rogers
in Fresno, California
I teach at a local city college, so I find a lot of things around campus. This appears to be from an ESL class and it shows that bullies are just as transparent as the rest of us.
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We collect FOUND stuff: love letters, birthday cards, kids' homework,
to-do lists, ticket stubs, poetry on napkins, telephone bills, doodles -
anything that gives a glimpse into someone
else's life. Anything goes...
Seems like a writing exercise to me. Every day in my creative fiction writing class, the teacher had us write for 5 minutes and answer the question on the board. I still have some; "What can you remember from your first job?" "If you found a secret door in your basement, where would it lead?" Stuff like that.
Incredible.
I really like the alliteration in line 8...
i also wanted to comment on the:
[this the true them that they tried to]
terrific thursday theory
i alway love the finds with great spelling and grammar
The writer's penmanship has multiple personality disorder.
I had no idea that there was a singluar form of always.
Ya learn something new every day.
Oh, and I don't know about anyone else's junior high, but the bullies in mine really WERE jerks. It all started in about 2nd grade, and more than likely continues to this day.
Air, if I understand your name and location correctly,
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
The handwriting seems to swap every sentence, I'm thinking this was written by at least two people, some kind of writing exercise similar to an exquisite corpse, with the writers alternating sentences.
The sentiment, on the other hand, is over-wrought, sentimental bull. All bad behavior is really just because they're misunderstood? It's pretty to think so, isn't it?
This find brings back memories of tutoring college students in composition so that they could pass the Writer's Competency Examination which was required for graduation; not to mention teaching them in the process to write a coherent essay or term paper.
This exercise does involve trading the paper back and forth, usually with one partner, sometimes more, writing alternate sentences. The idea is to come up with something that is coherent and cogent, and reaches some kind of conclusion. There are at least 4 writers here, possibly more. The stereotyped remarks are because they are trying to write on a subject without going into detail as they only have one sentence apiece, each time.
The hope is to stimulate their thought processes enough to get them to write their own essay on the subject for homework.
Air said - "I really like the alliteration in line 8..."
Whoa, I didn't notice that at first. Nice.
I think the note is wrong and so is Gary's input of it. People don't always walk away from bullies... sometimes they are lying on the ground as the bully walks away. And bullies are pretty much as bad as people think. Or worse.
I think baby basil is right. After re-reading it this makes the most sense. And as a kid, I found that in the case of bullies, the best defense was a good offense.
there weren't any bullies in my middle school
Having been raised at a time when one wrote one's own compositions, the idea of passing the paper back and forth between two students is alien to me. To me, it appears there are two authors, each writing two sentences and then swapping. The schizophrenic results leave you wondering if the authors were the popular cheerleader and an actual bully who's destined to become an airport security guard.
I think this is a question posed by a school counselor or therapist.
A writing exercise perhaps w/the intention of evoking some positive outcome.
This is most certainly a writing exercise involving two people. Or if it is one person they must have multiple personalities because that is not the same persons handwriting. It changes each sentence.
I seem to recall that all of my middle school bullies grew up to be policemen...hmmmmm
let it out honey. the bullies are bad.
Funny, I have I nice side that I use to hide my meanness. But sometimes the biting sarcasm gets out and ruins Thanksgiving again.
I'm thinking that this was a punishment. The bully and the bullied had to sit together and work out a literary solution to their oppositions, hence the shifting back and forth of the handwriting styles. When they were done they realized how much alike they actually were, and became the best of friends and lived happily ever after :) the end
I recently learned that a horrible high school bully of mine passed away. I was glad to hear it. He was a real prick. Drunk/asleep at the wheel and died in a car crash. He deserved worse. Bullies are the scourge of the planet.
I would have to say that this is probably the confession of a former bully. I mean, the writer goes to great length to defend those poor sorry weak individuals who used to beat the shit out of us in junior high school. Don't fall for it. Bullies are bad inside and out. :-)
Guy w/glasses sitting in front of me, hope said bully/idiot didn't take anyone else with him. If he went alone, then that's fine by me.
The guy with glasses, the same thing happened to me. One of the bullies who teased me relentlessly in elementary school died of a drug overdose after bouncing in and out of jail all his adult life. I felt like a horrible person because my first immediate thought was that he deserved it, that he was a crap person and I'm glad he's dead. That sounds so harsh, but I'm still in therapy partly because of what he and his friends did to me.
Passing a paper around with two or more people writing alternate sentences is one of my favorite stoner party games.
Are you a real doctor? Can you handle criticism?
Dr. Worm...
Here's another good one. Have everyone in the room look at something for say, 3 minutes. Could be anything. Dog, chair, whatever. Then remove the thing from the room, and everyone tries to draw said thing. Good times.
I've done both, bullied and been bullied. Never had to have therapy for either. Maybe they cancel each other out? Sorry for the people I hurt with my cutting wit.
i've never intentionally bullied someone - tho i am *extremely* sarcastic.
i *have* been on the receiving end tho many times. i remember not wanting to go to school (this had to be like 5th grade) and the only way they got me to go was a promise the principal would sit with me so i could explain. damn bitch was conveniently 'unavailable' when i got there.
bullies suck.
No I'm not a real doctor, TMBG just rocked my socks off last night. ;0)
Hey Girl with Glasses - They were @$$holes. What they said and did - GET OVER IT ALREADY!!!
Repeat that over and over for 30 minutes every day.
That'll be $100.
There was a bully that tormented a few of us. He actually came up to a friend a while back and apologized. I guess he was in one of those programs that makes you confront all the bads stuff you did. I still want to kick him in the shins though.
I don't really care to much about bullies, except for the fact that if they would all stop being pricks because of there own problems and stop bullying other kids we would have alot less school shootings!!! And for thoes that do wish to shoot up school you guys are asses!! your planned suicide in the end will be plain and expected. The point of suicide is to say F**k you to the people you know, to take down relitively innocent others with you is depleating your point, and is CRAP!
Such a lively debate of the mundane! My original comment just referred to the idea that bullies probably don't know that people can see through their tough facades and recognize them as having softer human qualities.
Bullies are actually more transparent, they are so insecure with themselves they want to bring others down with them. How sad :(
This note is pretty optimistic. But I have to say - at least in my experience - wrong.
Everyone is a bit of a jerk in middle school. It is a giant hodge-podge of hormones, so you gotta expect that kids do and say things that if they were in their right mind, they'd never do otherwise.
But Bullies? They can't use the hormones as an excuse. They have NO nice side, ever. This isn't temporary insanity... They are mean and eat geeks for breakfast! And I've found that some of them are not insecure at all...some truly delight in meanness.
(I know, because once upon a time, I was a stick with braces and glasses, and the bullies wanted me to die.)
Utah Chick, I agree. Bullies really are transparent. It doesn't make it suck less when they're jerks, but at least there is some kind of vindication for those of us who see that.
I'm sympathize with you, Lost. I had braces too. I was the quite kid who tried to keep off the radar. Unfortunately PE was the one place I couldn't escape.
And, at least you survived. I think the trick is not to be (too) bitter about it. Then they win because it's like they're still doing it to you, you know? I'm not good at it. Sometimes, though, it works.
Bullies are a product of their environment. Often, they have been victimized by people they should be able to trust at a young age. They look for ways to break the rules and reinforce to themselves that they are bad. Bullying also makes them feel less like a victim. At least that's what I have seen.
Columbine (sp?) was a result of bullying.
I think Turbo is my brother.
Thanks for sending it in Gary, but you're still wrong.
Anyway, Chad was the psychoest bully ever. The first time I met him I wished he would get hit by a car, for real. Damn if he didn't, just one year ago and I'm still happy about it.
I didn't get bullied nor was I a bully. I did get called fat though. Actually my 4-year old called me fat yesterday. Technically she told me I have "big skin" but still...ouch. Maybe I AM fat. Crap.
Dr. Worm... I am sooo jealous of your recent TMBG viewing. You lucky dog. Now, give me that shirt you bought, or I'll kick your ass into the middle of next week. Right in front of all of the kids you think are cool.
LillaBean... There are far worse things to be than fat. Besides, that was probably a compliment coming from a 4-y-o. Mine tells me I have a big tummy all of the time, and she means it in a good way; she says its more snuggly.
Yeah, I have the same problem as the true them, I always seem so though on the outside.
But in fact I'm completely though on the inside too. Not to mention utterly nevertheless and notwithstanding.
'alway' would be plural, not singular the captain.
I would not live alway. --Job 7:16.
According to dictionary.com, alway is a word, albeit an archaic one.
It is neigher singular nor plural, since it's an adverb, not a noun.
(I secretly love when grammarians make typos!)
Jonanthan, I always taught you were a though guy. I hope the bullies don't make fun of your lips. (Omg, where's Vivi when you really need her?)
Thank you, Gary. Your Find is far-out and your original comment is valid and intelligent. The ensuing debate is just business as usual for our lovable Found community. 8-)
this sounds like an english teacher told his/her students to improve the hooks on the introductory paragraphs to their essays..perhaps it goes on to compare the bullies to a character in some literary work.
I have not read the comments yet, but I do not think there is anything redeeming about being a bully. This find doesn't convince me otherwise. I wonder if I will change my mind after reading the comments.
dr worm and sand - you crack me up. i'll tell you if i think you're getting better on the drums.
i LOVE LOVE LOVE tmbg! seeing them live this year was amazing. i want to marry flans. i got some great pics of them which are up on flickr. i can't wait to see them again soon.
Ok, not to be mean, but if you're in therapy for being bullied in school years ago, you mught want to grow a backbone. Seriously, that is just pathetic...and oh yeah...I got bullied too. Ya know what I did? Got OVER it and got BETTER than the people who bullied me, instead of carrying it around like dead weight for years.
A lot of us were bullied, physically or emotionally, at home or at school or both. Personally it taught me to fight back with my mind and my mouth. I learned biting, corrosive sarcasm, when couched in a highlevel vocabulary and without raising one's voice, is effective even at age 13, even on adults. The trick is, don't get emotional and don't shout--lower your voice.
Jane Austen taught me to be so polite it's insulting--as well as giving authority figures no handle with which to punish you; after all you've been devastatingly polite. If you speak French and have access to cable, let me recommend the TV series La Crim'. Watch Jean-Pierre Garreaud (the Lemarchand character). He does it well.
LillaBean - hate to break it to ya, but if a four year old says you're fat, you are. No one else will tell you straight up, but a four year old definitely will.
Love,
The mother of a four year old.
Dear lala,
well, *thank you* for not being mean.
Notice I said "partly" because of what the bully did, I'm in therapy. I'm not stupid enough to blame this kid for all my problems. I'm so glad to know that "growing a backbone" can take the place of my antidepressants. Hmm, I guess "growing a backbone" will also reverse time and stop me from being abused as a kid.
I love it when people think other people can just "snap out" of mental illnesses.
If it makes me pathetic to be in therapy, I'll take that rather than repeating the cycle of abuse and abusing my two kids in the way that made me feel like crap and made me believe every word those bullies said to me.
How's that for backbone?
Yo, Laura...I'm giving you a high five for being in therapy. Way to take charge of the situation.
Bullies can really make your life a living h*ll. I am just happy there was no Internet when I was young because I understand that now, there are hate campaigns that some of these technologically savvy bullies begin against the 'weaker' kids. Unreal.
Tell her, Laura! Dear lala, shut the fuck up!
Laura, I applaud you for your response to lala and the realist. I also applaud you for your comment about stopping the cycle of abuse. Way to go, and keep on going.
Laura, count me in your fanclub. Realising you need help to heal is a big step...followed by a lot of small steps. You are aware of the need to be a better human being than those who treated you as they did. Anyone who reacts with hostility is the one with the problem.
Oh, and BTW, the French actor's name is Jean-Francois Garreaud. Sorry.
yay a Fresno find!
it looks as though the card was swapped around the classroom, as an exercise on bullies.
then everyone writes a sentence or phrase about the subject.
and sometime after the class, someone threw it on the ground because they were disgusted by their peers' terrible grammar.
It is very odd that the writing gets smaller and than bigger again and seems to go from print to cursive.
this is the true...
Bullies have feelings too
Amanda:
At least 2 different people writing, I think.
Robert:
'this is the true "them" '
I despise 'bullies'! My now, 19 year old son, had to drop out from high school at the beginning of Gr.12. They bullied him everyday, everywhere, for everything (money, cell phone, Ipod, etc...)and he's NOT a 'fighter', nor a 'nerd'. However, it frightened and distracted him so much, he HAD to drop out. Mind you, he went and enrolled into a different High School and graduated, thank the great Lord!
Mind you, hubby and I would always tell him, if you stand up to these 'bullies', they will never bother you again. Once you give in, the 'bullies' will keep on hittin' and usin' you as their target.
Stand your ground! You can hurt them just as bad as what they can do to you! Also, if you're being 'bullied', (my sons' school had 0-tolerance when it came to violence)consult your parents, the principal, and a counselor right away!!! We did and the 'bully' was suspended twice, then finally, kicked and or dismissed from the school. This guy was 'bullying' not just our son, but lots of kids. Stealing their money, (extortion) stealing their cell phones, anything he wanted.
Hope this helps at least 1 person....
The person who wrote this was clearly a bully themselves. Bullies torture people in school, mentally agonise them for years on end to which there is no escape. In my school they were particularly cruel to one girl in particular and if anyone tried to stand up for her they had 8 or 10 kids picking on them instead. I feel guilty to this day for not doing anything about it.