Turning the Tables
Students take teacher's remark literally29 total reviews
Comment from Tpa
This story was top of the line as far as putting a smile on my face, which
was based on two counts; your beginning (sixi) don't go there, and Ms. Tats, the vowel confusion. Remarkable read.
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2021
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This story was top of the line as far as putting a smile on my face, which
was based on two counts; your beginning (sixi) don't go there, and Ms. Tats, the vowel confusion. Remarkable read.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2021
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THANKSSSSSS! Always nice to see you. Stop by anytime! Cheers. LIZ
These three incidents were conflated--Mrs. Tats was my sub--Chuck did the Venitian blind stunt, and my ex husband did the upside down stunt They probably upended the clock too!
Comment from elchupakabra
Another irreverent tale, this one was much to my liking. I think I would also be pissed about the blinds - but how could you not laugh at seeing the classroom turned upside down? Great work, thanks for sharing. Later daze.
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2021
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Another irreverent tale, this one was much to my liking. I think I would also be pissed about the blinds - but how could you not laugh at seeing the classroom turned upside down? Great work, thanks for sharing. Later daze.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2021
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THANKS! Always nice to see you. Stop by anytime! Cheers. LIZ
These three incidents were conflated--Mrs. Tats was my sub--Chuck did the Venitian blind stunt, and my ex husband did the upside down stunt They probably upended the clock too!
Comment from ShirleyT1
Your sense of humor and story-telling just comes right through your well-written words. I enjoy meeting your characters and all the antics you share. Never a dull moment!
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2021
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Your sense of humor and story-telling just comes right through your well-written words. I enjoy meeting your characters and all the antics you share. Never a dull moment!
Comment Written 09-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2021
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THANKS! Always nice to see you Shirley.
These three incidents were conflated--Mrs. Tats was my sub--Chuck did the Venitian blind stunt, and my ex husband did the upside down stunt They probably upended the clock too!
Comment from muffinmama
This has to be one of the funniest sentences I've read in a while: "Some of the boys mysteriously relapsed into vowel confusion when they addressed her." Poor teacher.
Did Damon ever make it out of jail? I'm assuming that's where he ended up - LOL
This story reminded me of something that happened to my friend Dee when she worked as a substitute teacher for a week with a third grade class. They were quite rowdy and she had not yet perfected her disciplinary skills. Each day was a horror story. On the third or fourth day, she was writing out a poem on the blackboard which she planned to teach the little imps. It took few minutes. When she turned around, she found herself staring at an empty classroom. The kiddies has silently stolen away into the cloakroom at the back of the class and were hiding there.
Thanks for another laugh!
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2021
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This has to be one of the funniest sentences I've read in a while: "Some of the boys mysteriously relapsed into vowel confusion when they addressed her." Poor teacher.
Did Damon ever make it out of jail? I'm assuming that's where he ended up - LOL
This story reminded me of something that happened to my friend Dee when she worked as a substitute teacher for a week with a third grade class. They were quite rowdy and she had not yet perfected her disciplinary skills. Each day was a horror story. On the third or fourth day, she was writing out a poem on the blackboard which she planned to teach the little imps. It took few minutes. When she turned around, she found herself staring at an empty classroom. The kiddies has silently stolen away into the cloakroom at the back of the class and were hiding there.
Thanks for another laugh!
Comment Written 09-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2021
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THANKS!
These three incidents were conflated--Mrs. Tats was my sub--Chuck did the Venitian blind stunt, and my ex husband did the upside down stunt They probably upended the clock too!
Comment from Sharon Davis
An enjoyable and entertaining short story that brings back memories of youthful pranks in the classroom.
Nicely composed and presented.
Good job. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2021
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An enjoyable and entertaining short story that brings back memories of youthful pranks in the classroom.
Nicely composed and presented.
Good job. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2021
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THANKS! Nice to see you.
These three incidents were conflated--Mrs. Tats was my sub--Chuck did the Venitian blind stunt, and my ex husband did the upside down stunt They probably upended the clock too!
Comment from Alaskastory
Turning the Tables" is a tale likely to turn every reader into remembering a classroom clown by all. However, I'm sure many will have nothing but sympathy for Mrs. Tats. A fun read.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2021
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Turning the Tables" is a tale likely to turn every reader into remembering a classroom clown by all. However, I'm sure many will have nothing but sympathy for Mrs. Tats. A fun read.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2021
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Nice to see you again!
These three incidents were conflated--Mrs. Tats was my sub--Chuck did the Venitian blind stunt, and my ex husband did the upside down stunt They probably upended the clock too!
Comment from Judy Lawless
That's a pretty rowdy crowd you hung out with, Liz! lol I think in this day and age they just might be suspended from school. I wonder what, if any, was their punishment back then. Well written. Thanks for the chuckle.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2021
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That's a pretty rowdy crowd you hung out with, Liz! lol I think in this day and age they just might be suspended from school. I wonder what, if any, was their punishment back then. Well written. Thanks for the chuckle.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2021
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These three incidents were conflated--Mrs. Tats was my sub--Chuck did the Venitian blind stunt, and my ex husband did the upside down stunt They probably upended the clock too!
Comment from Begin Again
The best I can do with this one is to tell you a story my father (which would be in the 1930s) and his friends put a teacher's outhouse on top of the town square water pump.... Of course, the town only had a one hundred or so people so not difficult to decide what boys did it. Must be demons in every teacher's class...LOl The one about the blinds would be a good one though!
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2021
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The best I can do with this one is to tell you a story my father (which would be in the 1930s) and his friends put a teacher's outhouse on top of the town square water pump.... Of course, the town only had a one hundred or so people so not difficult to decide what boys did it. Must be demons in every teacher's class...LOl The one about the blinds would be a good one though!
Comment Written 07-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2021
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These three incidents were conflated--Mrs. Tats was my sub--Chuck did the Venitian blind stunt, and my ex husband did the upside down stunt They probably upended the clock too! POST YOUR STORY!
Comment from kmoss
Who would have thought that they would cleverly display their take on the teacher's words! Did they upend the clock too? Definitely should have! Well told, hilarious story!
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2021
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Who would have thought that they would cleverly display their take on the teacher's words! Did they upend the clock too? Definitely should have! Well told, hilarious story!
Comment Written 06-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2021
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These three incidents were conflated--Mrs. Tats was my sub--Chuck did the Venitian blind stunt, and my ex husband did the upside down stunt They probably upended the clock too!
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Comment from Theodore McDowell
Ahh, I know it well, the torture of the teacher by monsters, lol. so many reduced to tears, losing their desire and will to teach, unable to control their students, the students later in life feeling the twinge of shame.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2021
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Ahh, I know it well, the torture of the teacher by monsters, lol. so many reduced to tears, losing their desire and will to teach, unable to control their students, the students later in life feeling the twinge of shame.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2021
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These three incidents were conflated--Mrs. Tats was my sub--Chuck did the Venitian blind stunt, and my ex husband did the upside down stunt They probably upended the clock too!