Life Imitates Simpsons

Evan Derkacz
,
 AlterNet
and
 Evan Derkacz
April 27, 2005
Jasper"You guys remember that Simpsons episode where the teachers went on strike and the school hired Jasper as a scab? And remember how funny it was because Jasper made a list of offenses that warranted 'a paddlin'?' And remember how we all laughed because it seemed like such an arcane and backward punishment?," writes Brad. "Well, laugh no more, 'cause one Ohio school district has hired an army of Jaspers." (Sadly, No!)
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