Student activist Cameron Kasky — one of the survivors of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas — appreciates “South Park” … even when it satirizes the tragedies he and way too many other kids have gone through. We got the Parkland…
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Friday, September 28, 2018
Friday, June 8, 2018
Nursery Rhyme Prepares Children to Hide During School Shootings
This may send chills down your spine. It should.
A woman tweeted about a horrifying poem — written to a hauntingly familiar tune — that she saw posted on the wall of her child’s future classroom.
It’s to prepare for lockdowns in the event of a school shooting.
On Tuesday, June 5, Somerville Schools posted on Facebook:
“Tomorrow is Kindergarten Transition Day, when incoming Kindergarteners spend he day visiting their new school and learning about Kindergarten.”
That is not uncommon for schools, especially elementary schools that have any sort of partnership with specific pre-K programs or facilities.
Parents come in for a sort of open house experience. At some of these events, preschoolers who are soon to be rising kindergarteners are able to see and visualize their future.
Everything is so new when you are 4 or 5 years old, so being able to see a classroom in advance can make your future less daunting.
Unfortunately, the experience caused quite a fright for a parent after she saw this hanging in a classroom.
To the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” or “The ABC Song,” or “Baa Baa Black Sheep,” read:
“Lockdown, lockdown, lock the door.”
Yikes.
“Shut the lights off, say no more.”
A chorus of children’s voices singing this sounds like the intro to a horror movie.
“Get behind the desk and hide. Wait until it’s safe inside.”
Holy f–k.
“Lockdown, lockdown, it’s all done. Now it’s time to have some fun.”
Awful.
Some commenters tried to comment that this might be for tornado drills, too. But it is not. Tornado drills send children into hallways, and do not require turning off the lights or remaining silent.
This is to prepare children to hide and fear for their lives in the event of a shooting.
Georgy Cohen, the mother who shared the image, which of course went viral as people saw it and blanched with horror, wrote:
“This should not be hanging in my soon-to-be-kindergartener’s classroom.”
Referring to her child as “Z,” which is a tasteful way of discussing your child in a public space, Cohen says:
“Yeah. They already do the drills in pre K. Z was excited about it as a game to see if you can stay quiet for ‘one whole minute."”
To children, death is usually an abstract concept. And it very much should be.
For parents and other adults, who can fully understand the creeping dread of a society that allows its most vulnerable citizens to be in so much danger on a daily basis, this really hits home.
To be clear, she is not in any way condemning the school or the teacher who wrote the song.
“I’m only going to add one more comment to this:”
As you can imagine, her mentions on Twitter were blowing up.
“The school is doing exactly what they need to be doing, and I am glad for it.”
A rhyming song with a familiar tune is great for teaching children to remember simple instructions.
“My issue is with the political & cultural factors that brought us to this sad state.”
Yep. She specifically refers to America’s gun culture and the lack of political action.
“Please talk to your legislators about the need for gun reform.”
The tweet’s viral popularity was astonishing. This rhyme was a real shock to the system — which is good, because these horrors should never be normalized.
Many people who have a tweet blow up try to garner attention to a personal passion, such as their SoundCloud.
Cohen writes:
“So I don’t have a SoundCloud but I, like most of you, have congressional representatives I can call to advocate for gun reform https://www.callmycongress.com/ Or we can support orgs like @Everytown and @SandyHook.”
That is sound advice.
The whole world has been horrified by these shootings. Regular folks and celebrities alike.
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Nursery Rhyme Teaches Kids About School Shootings, Lockdowns
The mother of a 5-year-old girl is outraged by this nursery rhyme she found posted in the school her daughter might attend — a rhyme that teaches kids how to prepare for a mass shooting. Georgy Cohen shared this pic of the rhyme, which is going…
Nursery Rhyme Teaches Kids About School Shootings, Lockdowns
The mother of a 5-year-old girl is outraged by this nursery rhyme she found posted in the school her daughter might attend — a rhyme that teaches kids how to prepare for a mass shooting. Georgy Cohen shared this pic of the rhyme, which is going…
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Chokes Up When Kid Asks About School Shootings
Sarah Huckabee Sanders finally cracked … she got very emotional when an intrepid young (very young) reporter asked what the Trump administration was doing to prevent school shootings. The school kid, Benje Choucroun, was reporting for “TIME…
Saturday, May 19, 2018
"Riverdale" Star Lili Reinhart Says We Keep Missing Warning Signs in School Shootings
Lili Reinhart somewhat brilliantly gave her take on why school shootings keep happening. We got the “Riverdale” star Friday leaving LAX, just hours after the latest school shooting that left 10 dead. As you know, a student at Santa Fe High…
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Tekashi69"s Manager Investigated for Shootings Day of Broner Fight
Tekashi69’s manager is under criminal investigation for two shootings that went down the day of Adrien Broner’s fight … and the moments leading up to the incident were caught on tape. Law enforcement sources tell us 6ix9ine’s manager, Tr3yway, is…
Tekashi69"s Manager Investigated for Shootings Day of Broner Fight
Tekashi69’s manager is under criminal investigation for two shootings that went down the day of Adrien Broner’s fight … and the moments leading up to the incident were caught on tape. Law enforcement sources tell us 6ix9ine’s manager, Tr3yway, is…
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Pro Wrestler Tyrus Says Schools Need Armed Guards & Metal Detectors To Stop Shootings
Impact Wrestling star Tyrus says he knows exactly how to STOP SCHOOL SHOOTINGS … put up walls, install metal detectors, and station armed security outside entrances. TMZ Sports talked to Tyrus — who’s also a contributor on FOX News — after the…
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Shaq: Put Cops in Schools to Stop Shootings, And Don"t Ban Guns!
Shaq says he has the answer to stopping mass school shootings like the one we saw in Parkland — placing armed police officers on school grounds. “The quick fix … the government should give law enforcement more money,” Shaq said on WABC…
Friday, February 23, 2018
Florida School Shooting"s Hero Coach, Aaron Feis, Getting Big Push for ESPY Award
Aaron Feis, the assistant football coach who was shot and killed while protecting students in Parkland, FL, is being nominated for an award for courage … by thousands of people. There’s an online campaign aimed for ESPN to posthumously award Aaron…
Monday, February 19, 2018
Tomi Lahren Doubles Down on Prayer Solving Mass Shootings
Tomi Lahren doubled down on her stance the Florida school shooting wasn’t about guns … it’s about a lunatic who wouldn’t have slaughtered 17 people if he had more religion in his life. We got the FOX News contributor at LAX Sunday and asked…
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Donald Trump Exploits Florida Shootings, Saying FBI Was Preoccupied with Russia
Donald Trump did not disappoint … he has pissed off the the grieving victims and families of the Florida high school shooting by making the tragedy all about him. Trump jumped on the shocking lapse of judgment on the part of the FBI by ignoring a…
Monday, October 2, 2017
Real Housewives Stars React to Las Vegas Shootings
As you"ve no doubt heard by now, the deadliest mass shooting in American history occurred in Las Vegas last night.
Tens of thousands of famous figures have responded to the tragedy on social media, with most offering thoughts and prayers, and many calling for stricter gun control laws.
Cast members from Bravo"s wildly popular Real Housewives franchise were quick to share their thoughts on social media, and we"ve collected the most memorable posts in the gallery below:
1. Lisa Vanderpump
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump called the shooting an “absolute nightmare and devastating tragedy.”
2. Brandi Glanville
Lisa’s former co-star Brandi Glanville shared this heartfelt response to the attacks.
3. Teresa Giudice
Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice called for thoughts and prayers for the victims.
4. Vicki Gunvalson
Vicki Gunvalson of The Real Housewives of Orange County tweeted that she was “devastated” by news of the shooting.
5. Bethenny Frankel
Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel bluntly assessed the situation while volunteering in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
6. Phaedra Parks
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks bemoaned a world where Americans can’t peacefully enjoy a concert.
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Three 6 Mafia"s DJ Paul Threatens Drive-By Shootings at Memphis Concert (VIDEO)
Three 6 Mafia co-founder DJ Paul threatened to drive by and shoot up people’s homes in Memphis during a concert Saturday night… shocking even his own crew. Eyewitnesses tell TMZ … DJ Paul was pissed that his sound kept cutting out during his…
Monday, July 18, 2016
Montrell Jackson: Slain Baton Rouge Cop Posts Emotional Message Prior To Shootings
He was a ten-year veteran on the police force, and just welcomed a baby boy.
Montrell Jackson, 32, was one of the three officers killed in a July 18th Baton Rouge shooting.
Jackson’s former colleague Marcus Tillman told NBC News that he had spoken to Jackson after the shooting of Alton Sterling earlier this month.
Jackson was so distraught over the ordeal that he took to his Facebook page to vent.
“I swear to God I love this city but I wonder if this city loves me,” he wrote.
“In uniform I get nasty hateful looks and out of uniform some consider me a threat. I’ve experienced so much in my short life and these last 3 days have tested me to the core.
“When people you know begin to question your integrity you realize they don’t really know you at all. Look at my actions they speak LOUD and CLEAR.
“Finally I personally want to send prayers out to everyone directly affected by this tragedy. These are trying times. Please don’t let hate infect your heart.
“This city MUST and WILL get better. I’m working in these streets so any protesters, officers, friends, family, or whoever, if you see me and need a hug or want to say a prayer. I got you.”
Every single person who was interviewed by a media outlet had only positive things to say about Jackson.
Jackson’s next door neighbor, Kristi Vick Godal described him as a “big man” but a gentle one. He also served as their neighborhood’s homeowner’s association president.
“We’ve all just been devastated,” Godal said. “An extremely special human being was stolen from the earth.”
The two other victims, Matthew Gerald, 41, and Brad Garafola, 45 were also fathers.
The suspect, Gavin Long of Kansas City, Missouri, was shot dead by police.
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