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In reply to the discussion: Science teacher being investigated for using the word 'vagina' during lesson on reproductive system [View all]unblock
(52,208 posts)63. i believe the correct term is "downton abbey"
at least that's what they said in that snl skit.
actually they listed several terms, maybe that only apply to the royal family
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Science teacher being investigated for using the word 'vagina' during lesson on reproductive system [View all]
proud2BlibKansan
Mar 2013
OP
The general term for turtles and female equipment is known as cooter in parts of the rural South
TalkingDog
Mar 2013
#165
vagina is a technical term .. I can understand the outrage if he has used the c-word. nt
srican69
Mar 2013
#50
no, that all kids are dropping into a cabbage patch by a stork wearing a Western Union cop
Javaman
Mar 2013
#8
10th grade? seriously? VAGINA PENIS. See, the internets didn't break either. I am SO tired of
uppityperson
Mar 2013
#9
This fucking shit is getting ridiculous! I bet every one of those stupid
ChisolmTrailDem
Mar 2013
#19
True, but this one stands out. The RW has a very convoluted relationship with language.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Mar 2013
#52
This is why so many kids come home pregnant. Love the embracing of ignorance.
southernyankeebelle
Mar 2013
#30
I love that this happened in a place where people call their town "Magic Valley".
grantcart
Mar 2013
#37
I was about to suggest that would be the preferred local term (nt)
muriel_volestrangler
Mar 2013
#123
Aha. Yes, that will have been a serious black mark against him and a signal that he must be stopped.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Mar 2013
#54
Are you implying that babies come out of the..... ehhh you know..... down there...? Who's
Guy Whitey Corngood
Mar 2013
#71
How dare he use that offensive name for the naughty hole!! Bastard nt
Guy Whitey Corngood
Mar 2013
#68
The fact that the principal said "It probably won't lead to his dismissal" shows that he too thinks
world wide wally
Mar 2013
#73
This method of teaching human reproduction would have driven those parents insane
aint_no_life_nowhere
Mar 2013
#74
Could you edit that word out of your title and use the more acceptable term
Guy Whitey Corngood
Mar 2013
#75
I like the term "naughty bits" because it is gender neutral unless you add a modifier.
Dollface
Mar 2013
#109
When ABC showed Monty Python in 1975, they edited out the words "naughty bits"
muriel_volestrangler
Mar 2013
#127
Here is a letter from someone who took this teacher's class...very interesting...
Stuart G
Mar 2013
#83
Vagina. The word itself offends some men. They don't like hearing it and find it difficult to say.
Initech
Mar 2013
#93
Anyone who thinks that the American education system is going anywhere but down just
ladjf
Mar 2013
#104
Good grief we learned this in the early sixties in gym class in Texas. There was no drama, none.
freshwest
Mar 2013
#156
everybody knows the correct term is "privates" or more specifically, "female privates."
CTyankee
Mar 2013
#111
I always thought tenth graders were preoccupied with getting comfortable with the material.
bluedigger
Mar 2013
#112
OMG, in 10th grade bio we were looking at live, human semen under the microscope.
Ian David
Mar 2013
#128
How about the state's 'professional' standards commission gets investigated for STUPIDITY!
elleng
Mar 2013
#130
Maybe this is why, in middle school, the gym teacher spelled "sperm" with a "u." n/t
Ian David
Mar 2013
#131
That's because this is the "Magic Valley" of Idaho, where babies are born not through vaginas,
pnwmom
Mar 2013
#132
Aww man, none of the offended parents could be reached. Why? I'm sure they are delightful folks
ck4829
Mar 2013
#146
Memo to parents: if I can find this on the internet, so can your tenth graders.
Lionel Mandrake
Mar 2013
#167
Va-jayjay is the correct term. I heard it on one of those hospital shows on teevee
Hekate
Mar 2013
#178