Ain't Too Proud to Egg

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Released: March 4, 2024 

Danswampville, New Hampshire's school district has 5 schools

Public high school (grades 9th–12th):

Danswampville High School

Public middle schools (grades 6th–8th):

Charles Darwin Middle School

Antonucci Memorial School

Public elementary schools (grades K–6th):

Einstein-Edison School (grades kindergarten–6)

Public K-8 school (grades K–8th):

Peach Creek Jr. High (grades 2–8)


(We cut to a class at Charles Darwin Middle School with 12 year olds Adam Lyon, Guadalupe "Lupe" Toucan, Slips Python, Windsor Gorilla, Ingrid Giraffe, Henry Armadillo, 13 year olds Virgil "Bull" Sharkowski, Shelley Turtle, Jacob "Jake" P. Spidermonkey, and 14 year old Lacey Badger, taught by Cyrus Q. Hornbill.)

(Mr. Hornbill holds up an egg)

Mr. Hornbill: Alright, class. Can anyone tell me what this is?

Jake : An egg?

Lacey: Lunch?

Slips: A constant reminder of why to stay in school?

Mr. Hornbill: Actually, what I hold in my hand here is responsibility. 

Jake: Are you sure it's not an egg? Because it looks like an egg. 

Mr. Hornbill: Yes, Mr. Spider monkey, it's an egg. (smiling again) And for the next week, you'll each be responsible for safeguarding one of these. Your goal is to care for them and never let them out of your sight. Any questions? [a girl Badger happily raises her hand.] No, Lacey, you may not eat the egg. [Her hand goes down after turning her smile into a frown]

Adam: Oh, I've heard of this assignment before, only they used a flour sack

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Adam: Oh, I've heard of this assignment before, only they used a flour sack. 

Lupe: That's loco. Who gives birth to a flour sack? 

Mr. Hornbill: I have divided you into teams of two. Each couple will care for one egg. So let's see. Lupe, you're with. Slips. 

Slips: Right on, mama. 

Lupe: Watch it, y'all. 

Mr. Hornbill: Windsor, you're with Ingrid. Lacey, you're with Henry. Shelley is with Bull. Adam, by default, you are with Jake. Alright, class, make sure you pick up your egg on your way out.

Adam: You've gotta be kidding.

Jake: Dibs on mom!

(Later)

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