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Punishing Frequent Farters

Florida Teen Suspended For Having a Stinking Good Time

— March 20, 2009 — Unique
While some teens have the day off from school as punishment for doing drugs, getting in a fight or being truant, 15-year-old Jonathon Locked Jr. of Lakeland, Fl, has been suspended from school for passing gas. Needless to say, his parents felt the district was too harsh and are fighting the suspension.

Locked managed to make a few classmates laugh on the bus with his obnoxious farts and nauseating smells but apparently others, including the bus driver, weren’t so easily amused.

This isn’t the first time a Florida teen found themselves facing punishment for passing gas. In November 2008, a thirteen-year-old boy was arrested, yes arrested for tooting like there was no tomorrow in school.

Ever since the dawn of man, “ripping one,” “passing gas” and “breaking wind” have delighted men and grossed women out. But is this stinky act worth punishing? In my opinion, no.

However, I have been tempted to put my husband in the dog house after one to many episodes of “Son, pull my finger,” or his dangerous ignarts (a flame/human methane combo). 

Photo Credit: Swap Meet Dave
Trend Themes
1. Punishing Students for Bodily Functions - School districts could consider alternative disciplinary measures for students who engage in non-violent but disruptive behavior, such as excessive flatulence.
2. Emphasizing Mental Health Support in Schools - Schools could implement policies and programs that address the mental and emotional well-being of students, potentially reducing the incidence of attention-seeking or disruptive behavior.
3. Creating Humor-centric Learning Environments - Educational institutions could integrate humor and laughter into their curriculums and activities, providing a positive outlet for students to express themselves and diffuse tension.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Schools and academic institutions could create alternative approaches to discipline and focus on mental health support for students.
2. Mental Health Services - Providers of mental health services could partner with schools and other institutions to offer counseling, workshops, and other resources for students facing disciplinary action or struggling with emotional issues.
3. Entertainment - Content creators could explore opportunities to leverage humor and comedy as a means of teaching and engaging audiences, particularly in educational or instructional contexts.
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