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July 27, 2005
Educrats Consider Banning the Word "Fail"
The BBC reports an amusing example of politically correct moonbats employing techniques from out of 1984 to strong-arm the English language into describing a world more to their liking. This week at England's Professional Association of Teachers annual conference, retired primary school teacher Liz Beattie is expected to propose a motion that the word "fail" should be "deleted from the educational vocabulary"; the term "deferred success" is to be used in its place.
The proposal has already succeeded in provoking a lively philosophical debate. If a tree falls in a forest, does anyone hear it if we've banned the word "fall"? If a educrat opens his/her mouth to let loose a stream of touchy-feely postmodern lunacy, would anyone notice if we've banned the word "fool"?
Obviously, if there is no such thing as failure, there is no such thing as success. If there is no such thing as success, why bother exerting yourself?
It will be a great step forward for Western Civilization when moonbats take over sports the way they have taken over education. At last there will be no more agony of defeat. Every game will be declared a tie. There won't be any injuries either, because why would anyone exert enough energy to risk injury when there is no danger of losing and consequently no hope of winning?
Maybe Ms. Beattie is onto something. What's the point of putting forth the effort to succeed in school when you might end up on welfare anyway because there are no jobs available in a European economy crippled by creeping socialism? You might as well settle for "deferred success" — that way you can spend your schooldays more enjoyably, cutting class or throwing spitballs at the teacher. After you graduate, having learned nothing, you will at least be qualified to join the education bureaucracy.
Posted by Van Helsing at July 27, 2005 01:44 PM
Comments
Sooooo, when the little tykes grow up and can't get a job because they're unable to spell, read, or do simple arithmetic...will they be considered "employment deferred"...or just moonbats?
Posted by: Barb Dwyer at July 27, 2005 01:50 PM
Barb, they'll either be considered Democrat politicians or long-term welfare recipients!
Posted by: Jonathan at July 27, 2005 03:13 PM
Or, maybe they will be happiness deferred, like Jonathon. Dude must have a 24/7 grimace on. He must be one of the "success" examples from spending a lifetime with a butt plug inserted firmly, to keep him from enjoying life.
Posted by: Jon Stewart at July 27, 2005 04:35 PM
Aiiigh, I was going to comment, but words have failed me.
Posted by: The MaryHunter at July 27, 2005 08:57 PM
Damn, looks like Stewie has me figured out. Know a thing or two about tightness of butt plugs, do you, Stewie? Thanks for the tip.
I'm happiness deferred? Let's see: My side isn't constantly losing elections. My side isn't run by moonbats like you and others here to whom the site is dedicated. My side's ideology isn't constantly rejected by the masses time and again. I have a rewarding career (yes, I work...that probably didn't compute for you). I have a wonderful family and circle of friends. I live in sunny FL not too far from the beach. I'm in great shape and feel fantastic. I tell you, Stewie, your life should suck half as much as mine does!
Posted by: Jonathan at July 29, 2005 08:53 AM