We sent my son off to Kindergarten last week. I am fairly certain that it was much more tramatic for Mrs.Ear and myself than it was for the boy. Nonetheless, he is still not quite sure why he is going to school. I tried to explain how Kindergarten drop-outs have limited job options, but I am afraid that he sees unemployment as a bonus. When I asked him what he enjoyed most on the first day, he indicated that there is a boy in his class named Gabriel who answers every question by saying "All Hail Cheese!"
I am sure that this situation must be quite frustrating for the teacher, but my son, and then myself living vicariously through him, found this to be quite humorous. Each night I ask him how many times Gabriel said "All Hail Cheese!" Judging by the decreasing frequency, whatever counter-measures the teacher is using must be working. But Gabriel is still good for at least one or two renditions of "All Hail Cheese!" per day.
I am not sure whether the statement "All Hail Cheese!" is derived from some movie or commercial or what. Granted we do live in Wisconsin, so perhaps that has something to do with it. Maybe Gabriel is simply a comedic genius. Whatever the source of his inspiration, my son and I have adopted Gabriel's refrain which we now use to answer any stupid question. Examples:
Q: Are you letting them have candy after they've already brushed their teeth?
A: All Hail Cheese!
Q: Did you clean your room and make your bed?
A: All Hail Cheese!
Coco, (and LBok and Alcesete and probably everyone else) in anticipation of your question, no, the teacher is not hot. However, the student teacher would be do-able if one were attracted to attractive 20-somethings with nice teeth.
I am sure that this situation must be quite frustrating for the teacher, but my son, and then myself living vicariously through him, found this to be quite humorous. Each night I ask him how many times Gabriel said "All Hail Cheese!" Judging by the decreasing frequency, whatever counter-measures the teacher is using must be working. But Gabriel is still good for at least one or two renditions of "All Hail Cheese!" per day.
I am not sure whether the statement "All Hail Cheese!" is derived from some movie or commercial or what. Granted we do live in Wisconsin, so perhaps that has something to do with it. Maybe Gabriel is simply a comedic genius. Whatever the source of his inspiration, my son and I have adopted Gabriel's refrain which we now use to answer any stupid question. Examples:
Q: Are you letting them have candy after they've already brushed their teeth?
A: All Hail Cheese!
Q: Did you clean your room and make your bed?
A: All Hail Cheese!
Coco, (and LBok and Alcesete and probably everyone else) in anticipation of your question, no, the teacher is not hot. However, the student teacher would be do-able if one were attracted to attractive 20-somethings with nice teeth.
