…I haz dem.
I suppose that when one starts gaining a wider audience of readership, one should expect that not everyone in that audience would be polite, civil, or reasonable.
I was called “crass and vulgar” here. It kind of made me laugh, really; first of all, the implication that I am somehow unprofessional because of the language I use (and really? In this post, there was no crass or vulgar language that I can discern) is laughable. My effectiveness as a teacher brings to bear ALL of my language skills; I’m not afraid of any words. Just because I occasionally choose to use words that my mother-in-law doesn’t like doesn’t mean that those are the ONLY words I have in my arsenal.
Further, I find it kind of funny that this person chose (anonymously, of course, because all the really good trolls are always anonymous) to comment about my use of the word “ass” (at least, I think that’s what triggered the scolding). Clearly, s/he’s not been to a fucking floral Friday outing.
Finally, I’m really chuckling because this person has no idea the levels of crassness and vulgarity of which I am capable. I am a smart, articulate, well-read and educated thinker. I have a pretty good understanding of rhetoric and a really good grasp on the skillful use of effective language. I don’t swear for the cheap shock value; I know how to string them together so that they really mean something.
That being said, if you can’t bring yourself to say something that’s at least a little constructive, don’t bother saying anything at all. How about, instead of spewing ignorant dumbassery, you go engage in a nice, quiet game of hide-and-go-fuck-yourself?
Ah, trolls, where would the world be without them.
I pride myself on saying dumbass and vitriolic things publicly, so that if I am (hopefully temporarily) being a troll in someone’s eyes, at least I don’t hide in anonymity.
Maybe the anonymous troll was MIL?
Great troll pic, btw. I would’ve used the cave troll from Moria in “LotR: FotR,” of course, but we’re not all perfect…
All things considered, this troll is nowhere near as bad as the one you had when you were having your Xmas dilemnas (sp?)…
Gerry, I KNOW you. You’re not a troll because you’re willing to, you know, THINK about the things that you say (even after you say them) and make amends when you recognized you’ve crossed someone’s line. Plus, I don’t think you say things just to be an asshole.
Hiding behind anonymity DOES matter, I think – if someone’s not brave enough to own what they say, then they shouldn’t say it at all.
Falcon, how fucking funny would it be if it WERE her?! I know for sure it’s not – she’s not savvy enough to even know what a blog is (trust me on this) – but it is EXACTLY the sort of thing she’d say. As a matter of fact, it IS what she said at the lake.
No, this troll is a lightweight compared to the Christmas troll. That one was a doozy.
Trolls crack me up–do they think we actually CARE what they think?? Love your troll pic, btw.
seemed like an odd place to splash vitriol… I have heard you much more crass and vulgar!
Shoot fire chili, I thought you was just being honest.
Dr. B
OMG. You? You are harming your students with your crassness and vulgar language? I wonder if this anonymous prude has ever listened to the music lyrics most of those kids are grooving to.
I read and re-read that post and still can’t find a fucking thing that the asshat troll would find crass and vulgar. And believe me, I know crASS and vulgar.
Vulgar? That post?? Bwahahahaha!!
Oh, I love when you swear. There’s just something about “fuck” coming from such a kind, happy person that makes me smile every time. I swear like a sailor, but I think people expect it out of my mouth…I never expect it from you, even having seen it many times before.
Speaking of trolls, “Pearl” has been filling up my spam folder with her vile rants lately. You’ll be pleased to know she thinks you are the only one who will associate with me because you are a “flake” too.
Sometimes trolls are contagious, like STDs.
Really, Gerry? Pearl and I have gone around a few times already (she once challenged Auntie about the work that she does, and I totally called her on it), but never here. Not that I MIND, mind you – I’d be just as happy if she spread her particular brand of dumbassery elsewhere.
Seester, that’s what worries me; I’m afraid the trolls will bring their friends, so I try not to feed them too often, you know?
I can unequivocally state that I have been in your highly articulate presence, been part of an erudite and highly hysterical debate with you and you can be just about the most professional of teachers I’ve ever witnessed. That said, you’re real, with as you say, fear of no word, and goddammit when you swear, you’re a wonder. I feel sorry for people like ms, troll: she’s scared of words!
“How about, instead of spewing ignorant dumbassery, you go engage in a nice, quiet game of hide-and-go-fuck-yourself?”
Nice. May I use it sometime? Of course, since I don’t have a 9 to 5 anymore I have less use for cussin’ then I used to. Still, I may FIND an occasion to use that line.
WTF?
Yeah, I think I’m gonna put that one in the quote rotation on my blog.
Lea and Bo, I wish that I could take credit for the phrase, but alas; it is not a Chili original. Feel free to use it, though – it’s one of my favorites.
I had to re-read that post to figure out what MIGHT have been “crass and vulgar.” It slipped right by me. Which furthers your point that you know how to use the words with meaning.
And you make me laugh!