Steven is a son, a student, a surrogate brother, and a microcosmic internet meme, eviscerated in reality:
Dumb…
“We advocate the modernization of English spelling,” said Pete Boardman, 58, of Groton, N.Y. The Cornell University bus driver admitted to being a terrible speller.”Dumber…
Protester Elizabeth Kuizenga, 56, is such a good speller that she teaches English as a second language in San Francisco. She said she got involved in the protest after seeing how much time was wasted teaching spelling in her class.”
[…]Dumbest…
“If these people were able to read and write with a simplified spelling system, they would be able to fill out a job application, stay employed and stay out of prison,” said Sanford Silverman, 86. The retired accountant was handing out copies of his book, “Spelling for the 21st Century: The Case for Spelling Reform.”
[…]And a child shall lead them…
“I can’t believe people are picketing against something this ridiculous,” said contestant Steven Maheshwary, 14, of Houston.”
Steven is is keeping his concentration (read: major) options open, although Harvard forces him to declare by end of freshman year. What he used to think was the fringe of life and excitment is now changing as he opens up to people and opportunities.
existentialism, i like.
Less existenialism, more Steven’s-too-lazy-to-think-of-somethingism.
youve got me cornered jessie
LOL. I remember that article and you were all offended by it b/c you had read it wrong..
Eye agrie speeling is aye waist of thyme…wat has it eva dun fur me?