Comments on: Spelling Bees Make Me Bitter

By: Canaduck

Canaduck — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:03:10 +0000

Okay, I just have to tell you that I have a similar (though less dramatic and interesting story). At age 8 or something, I made it to state finals after having practiced long lists of words for about six months. It was a huge deal for me–well, obviously, it’s a huge deal for any kid. I got all dressed up and all my family and friends were there, and then I went up on stage and spelled my VERY FIRST word. (I don’t remember what it was so we’ll pretend.) Went like this:

Judge: Your word is “carelessly”.

Me: Carelessly. C-a-r-e-l-e-s-s-l-y.

Judge: *clears throat*

Me: Wha–what?

Judge: *looks nervous*

Me: Did I…was that wrong?

Judge: *rings bell of failure, motions for me to get off the stage*

Turns out I forgot to say the word a second time after I’d spelled it. I know those are the rules and everything, but even now it seems a little ridiculous to have disqualified me for that. And so basically, I understand your considerable spelling bee bitterness.

By: PWS

PWS — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:14:36 +0000

I know Leo chewed the cord for the camera/computer connection, but I want to see more pictures of him! He is just darling.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:13:51 +0000

Yet ANOTHER reason we are meant to be ;) I beat out a 5th grader when I was in 4th grade. Went to the regionals, made it a few rounds & lost on the word ‘annuity’. I had never heard that word one time in my whole freakin life & to tell you the truth, I haven’t heard it one time since.

Bullshit.

By: Asta

Asta — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:55:38 +0000

@ DP:

Ok, I will give you the chimpanzees. Those fuckers could rip you in half.

And you ARE misogynistic, but it’s endearing. Gives us something else to bitch about besides omg Angelina is a bad person blah blah blah.

By: Anon

Anon — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:25:44 +0000

I got a new fishing pole!

By: TextGod

TextGod — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:05:39 +0000

To Nomen….

Good idea for Beet, a column/blog only about *her* life. It could bee :) called …Sweet Beet!

And… U R A terrific writer, Beet. TextGod knows writing, naturally.

By: Donkey Punch

Donkey Punch — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:14:37 +0000

Very cute whomever posted at 9:57 pm using my name. Obviously a chick with huge chip on her shoulder.

By: Klu

Klu — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:03:25 +0000

Strangely enough, I also misspelled “camouflage” to lose MY regional spelling bee.

By: Donkey Punch

Donkey Punch — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:57:09 +0000

I’m drunk enough now to admit that I’m a bitter man. Yes, I can spell but I can’t score with the ladies. Do you think it’s because of my misogynistic attitude?

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:33:37 +0000

How to fix it at this stage in your life? Track the little bastard down and kick him in the shins. :)

By: ac

ac — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:13:14 +0000

A friend unknowingly stirred me the other night when he mentioned he was buying a harmonica. At my fifth birthday everyone got a plastic toy harmonica with their lolly bag. There were none left for me so my mum promised me one. To this day, no plastic harmonica. I get rage blackouts. Very touchy subject.

By: chic little

chic little — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:40:10 +0000

again, it’s not as wonderfully entertaining as some of the links you’ve had, but i’m amused by the interaction between the contestant and the announcer. the relief just washes over the kid’s face as he realizes the word is in fact numnah.

the numbnut link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjzrNWPul9E