More Passive-Aggressive PTA Shenanigans
January 22, 2009 · Print This Article
Oh, HELL no.
I cannot BELIEVE I have been ambushed by the PTA! Again! I walked right into it, too, which is such an embarrassment and a true testament to how sleep-deprived I truly am due to the evil Nintendo and its wily Pokemon Diamond ways (I caught a Dialga. It’s a Legendary. I know, right?) Damn the PTA! DAMN THEM TO HELL! It’s supposed to be an orchestra concert, not an impromptu PTA meeting! Or, not so impromptu… just planned unbeknownst to me. Totally NOT beknownst! To me! Or most of the parents here, apparently, as 90 percent of them whipped out a Blackberry, iPhone, or other electronic device of choice seconds after the PTA president said, “Well, while you’re all heeeeeere… we may as well hold a SUPER quick PTA meeting, okay? Seriously! Five minutes. Maybe ten. Not that you have a choice, ha ha ha!… No, seriously, sit down. This is HAPPENING.”
I did NOT sign up for this. I call passive-aggressive PTA shenanigans! FAIL! Dear LORD, they are talking about the budget now. The BUDGET! Okay, just kill me now. Seriously. Just make it quick. And not in any way painful. Or gross.
Whatever. There better be some tasty cookies this time, that’s all I’m saying, or the PTA president is going DOWN.
Speaking of presidents, I am genuinely shocked by how many people I know who are totally on a first name basis with the President of the United States. For reals! They are all like “Oooh, Barack said this” and “Ooooh, Barack did that” While I, with no apparent claims of familiarity, am forced to stand on ceremony and call him “President Obama.” Or, if I’m feeling bold and sassy, perhaps “Mr. Prez, sir.” Hey! I said perhaps! Anyway, color me impressed.
Oooooh! Time for the concert. What the…?! The sneak-attack PTA meeting only lasted twenty-six minutes?! A personal best.
President Obama has a name like that, where you can just say one name and everyone know who you are referring to. Like Oprah, or Sting or Bono or william.
Did you just swear on you blog? (gasp) Oh the shame!
HAhahahahahahaha! This post is a classic. “Damn the PTA! DAMN THEM TO HELL!” That line alone will have me giggling all day long.
So, the Utah Legislature is considering a bill that would not allow any parent organization that charges dues to participate in our schools. So, maybe you could un-damn PTA just until we get this thing worked through.
Okay, I’m nothing if not flexible. I was a competitive gymnast after all. So, PTA-damning Hiatus in effect… NOW!
You’re welcome.
Also, I got that exact Red Sox hat for my birthday.