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I had a good friend in high school named Mark. I had several classes with him, specifically journalism, choir, and Geometry. This was back when the Cold War was in full swing, and we sometimes talked about our dislike of communism.

So in choir, we sang this song named Bye-Bye Blackbird whose lyrics start:

Pack up all my care and woe
Here I go, singing low
Bye-bye blackbird.

So we were singing that song, and Mark sings that last line as:
Bye-bye COMMUNIST

And another bass singer right by us got really upset. He said, "Mark, those aren't the right lyrics. Sing the song properly." Mark was apologetic and sang the song correctly after that, but then when I would see Mark in the halls or other classes, I would say to him, "Bye-bye COMMUNIST!"

It became our inside joke.

Then our choir got invited to sing at this big event with other choirs from all over the state (Hawaii), and it was really a big honor to get invited. To boot, this big shot choir director from Pacific Lutheran University was going to come in as a guest to our school and help us with some of the songs. When our teacher told us that, I said as a wise-guy, "Aaahhh, he's a bum. We're too good for him." At first Mrs. Manion looked annoyed, but then she realized I was joking and was like, "Ha hah, very funny." So then the next day, she mentions to the class that Mr. Harmon would be there next week and Mark says, "We don't need that bum. We're too good for him." And Mrs. Manion rolled her eyes.

So then when we were getting closer to his visit, she said, "We'll be practicing Simple Gifts today so that you'll be ready when Mr. Harmon gets here," and I said, "We don't need that bum. We're too good for him." And Mark says, "Yeah, we don't want him. He's a COMMUNIST!" And everyone laughed. Mrs. Manion looked annoyed, but she could tell we were kidding. She was like, "You and Mark had better behave when he's here."

When he did finally get to our school to help our choir practice, he was a great guy. I did notice Mrs. Manion looking at Mark and me, worried that we would cut up for him, but we didn't.

Then another time for our chapel service when we were coming up on Christmas, people would come up in front of the congregation/assembly and talk about what Christmas meant to us. I came up and pointed out that Santa Claus wears a red suit and then I said, "He's a COMMUNIST!" And everyone laughed. Even our super strict and stern Principal, Mr. Katt, laughed.

Then in journalism class, Mark had been talking about this girl he was interested in and I said, "Aaaahhh, she's a bum. You're too good for her." The girls in the class acted super offended. They were like, "You're awfully full of yourself." But Mark laughed. He understood my warped sense of humor, but they didn't.

Your turn. If you have any stories of crazy stuff you and your friends did in school, do tell. I have plenty more such as the time we put a beer in the Coke machine and a teacher ended up getting it, but that's a story for another day.
 

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I had a good friend in high school named Mark. I had several classes with him, specifically journalism, choir, and Geometry. This was back when the Cold War was in full swing, and we sometimes talked about our dislike of communism.

So in choir, we sang this song named Bye-Bye Blackbird whose lyrics start:

Pack up all my care and woe
Here I go, singing low
Bye-bye blackbird.

So we were singing that song, and Mark sings that last line as:
Bye-bye COMMUNIST

And another bass singer right by us got really upset. He said, "Mark, those aren't the right lyrics. Sing the song properly." Mark was apologetic and sang the song correctly after that, but then when I would see Mark in the halls or other classes, I would say to him, "Bye-bye COMMUNIST!"

It became our inside joke.

Then our choir got invited to sing at this big event with other choirs from all over the state (Hawaii), and it was really a big honor to get invited. To boot, this big shot choir director from Pacific Lutheran University was going to come in as a guest to our school and help us with some of the songs. When our teacher told us that, I said as a wise-guy, "Aaahhh, he's a bum. We're too good for him." At first Mrs. Manion looked annoyed, but then she realized I was joking and was like, "Ha hah, very funny." So then the next day, she mentions to the class that Mr. Harmon would be there next week and Mark says, "We don't need that bum. We're too good for him." And Mrs. Manion rolled her eyes.

So then when we were getting closer to his visit, she said, "We'll be practicing Simple Gifts today so that you'll be ready when Mr. Harmon gets here," and I said, "We don't need that bum. We're too good for him." And Mark says, "Yeah, we don't want him. He's a COMMUNIST!" And everyone laughed. Mrs. Manion looked annoyed, but she could tell we were kidding. She was like, "You and Mark had better behave when he's here."

When he did finally get to our school to help our choir practice, he was a great guy. I did notice Mrs. Manion looking at Mark and me, worried that we would cut up for him, but we didn't.

Then another time for our chapel service when we were coming up on Christmas, people would come up in front of the congregation/assembly and talk about what Christmas meant to us. I came up and pointed out that Santa Claus wears a red suit and then I said, "He's a COMMUNIST!" And everyone laughed. Even our super strict and stern Principal, Mr. Katt, laughed.

Then in journalism class, Mark had been talking about this girl he was interested in and I said, "Aaaahhh, she's a bum. You're too good for her." The girls in the class acted super offended. They were like, "You're awfully full of yourself." But Mark laughed. He understood my warped sense of humor, but they didn't.

Your turn. If you have any stories of crazy stuff you and your friends did in school, do tell. I have plenty more such as the time we put a beer in the Coke machine and a teacher ended up getting it, but that's a story for another day.
I like you dude and no offense, but you went to a good school. I'm not sure how many can relate. I had to carry a knife that I pulled several times to survive.
 

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I like you dude and no offense, but you went to a good school. I'm not sure how many can relate. I had to carry a knife that I pulled several times to survive.

This was my second high school, the one where I went sophomore through senior. My first high school sounds more like yours. It was unsafe, so my parents took me out and sent me to a Lutheran HS.
 

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This was my second high school, the one where I went sophomore through senior. My first high school sounds more like yours. It was unsafe, so my parents took me out and sent me to a Lutheran HS.
You had some good parents. My parents we're cool but clueless. I dropped out of my sophomore year because I didn't have any options. I did end up getting my GED though - when I was 25.
 

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You had some good parents. My parents we're cool but clueless. I dropped out of my sophomore year because I didn't have any options. I did end up getting my GED though - when I was 25.

Good for you. You made the best of a bad situation then. I was in atrociously violent schools for 7th thru 9th grade. My parents had no idea how bad it was until I finally told them I wasn't going back. I would drop out unless we found another option. We had some friends who knew about the Lutheran School which was the only private one I could get into because I had crappy grades. But it made a big difference. I was lucky. If it hadn't been for that I would have dropped out and then done the GED thing later like you did. So I get it. It sucks that so many schools are so bad that you're better off not even going there.
 

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Good for you. You made the best of a bad situation then. I was in atrociously violent schools for 7th thru 9th grade. My parents had no idea how bad it was until I finally told them I wasn't going back. I would drop out unless we found another option. We had some friends who knew about the Lutheran School which was the only private one I could get into because I had crappy grades. But it made a big difference. I was lucky. If it hadn't been for that I would have dropped out and then done the GED thing later like you did. So I get it. It sucks that so many schools are so bad that you're better off not even going there.
I'm glad to hear it worked out for you in the end. I wound up doing pretty good considering but it was a long road. I'm a white-collar worker now but I always wanted to do something that affected people's lives. Total respect for people like @aria who do that.
 

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I saw a dude in 10th grade cut a ginormous fart on a foreign exchange students head. It may not seem funny to some but i like to think back. :laugh::laugh:
I can appreciate a good prank but I was also the guy who would defend against the bully. I remember this poor Israeli kid they dropped into our Texas school in the 6th grade. He was an immediate target and I got into more than one fight protecting him. I wonder if I helped or hurt him. He probably would have been better off fighting his own battles but I just couldn't let him get his *** kicked.
 

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I can appreciate a good prank but I was also the guy who would defend against the bully. I remember this poor Israeli kid they dropped into our Texas school in the 6th grade. He was an immediate target and I got into more than one fight protecting him. I wonder if I helped or hurt him. He probably would have been better off fighting his own battles but I just couldn't let him get his *** kicked.

It was funny at the time and no harm was done but i have wondered what happened to the guy because he basically vanished a few months later. Many years later i ran into the perpetrator as he was in auto sales business at the time. He did mention he had grown up and regretted it.
 

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I'm glad to hear it worked out for you in the end. I wound up doing pretty good considering but it was a long road. I'm a white-collar worker now but I always wanted to do something that affected people's lives. Total respect for people like @aria who do that.

I've done both blue collar and white collar too. I've also worked for a church charity organization. It didn't pay much but I felt like I was giving back and so it was a good experience. I learned a lot on that job. I'm white collar now. I may not be ultra rich, but I'm blessed.
 

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I can appreciate a good prank but I was also the guy who would defend against the bully. I remember this poor Israeli kid they dropped into our Texas school in the 6th grade. He was an immediate target and I got into more than one fight protecting him. I wonder if I helped or hurt him. He probably would have been better off fighting his own battles but I just couldn't let him get his *** kicked.

Good for you. Bullies like easy targets. I protected a kid from a bully and ended up not even needing to fight because as soon as I stuck up for the kid, the bully backed down. The jerk was picking on the weakest kid in the whole class. Coward.
 

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It was funny at the time and no harm was done but i have wondered what happened to the guy because he basically vanished a few months later. Many years later i ran into the perpetrator as he was in auto sales business at the time. He did mention he had grown up and regretted it.
It's good to hear at least some of those guys grew up. I'll admit that I wasn't above farting on a friend but I wouldn't have done it to the new kid. I'm a man's man after all. LOL!
 

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I've done both blue collar and white collar too. I've also worked for a church charity organization. It didn't pay much but I felt like I was giving back and so it was a good experience. I learned a lot on that job. I'm white collar now. I may not be ultra rich, but I'm blessed.
Very cool man. Money doesn't matter as much as feeling like you are contributing and it sounds like you have that. I'm struggling to find that balance these days.
 

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Good for you. Bullies like easy targets. I protected a kid from a bully and ended up not even needing to fight because as soon as I stuck up for the kid, the bully backed down. The jerk was picking on the weakest kid in the whole class. Coward.
That's great that you stepping in put a stop to it. I had to serve a 3-day suspension for a fight I actually lost (barely). No shame in admitting that. The kid never got messed with after that. My parents and the kid's parents both thanked me.
 
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