The State of Florida: Magic Trick Costs Teacher Job


	The State of Florida: Magic Trick Costs Teacher Job

zizzy

5-16-2008 9:09 AM

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5-16-2008 10:44 AM

_jaja_

OMG maybe if he was a gay wizard they wouldnt be able to fire him...

5-16-2008 10:59 AM

zizzy

That's a good idea. Where's Gandalf when you need him.

5-16-2008 11:29 AM

ratilfar

Wizardry? What is this, the Dark Ages? I think it is the principal that should get fired.

5-16-2008 12:30 PM

boniface

I guess the teacher should be glad these 'dark age' freaks didn't burn him at the stake.

5-16-2008 12:59 PM

eromlige

Seriously ...... What year is this? Wizardry? <LMAO>
So, was the principal dressed in a period costume when this charge was leveled? (1500's New England Puritan)
Whosa, Whatsit, How? Gak! Sigh.
Yeah, I'm American too, we ......uh..... do, stuff here.

5-16-2008 8:04 PM

zizzy

Methinks that principal takes those Harry Potter books too seriously. Damn that J.K. Rowling.

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