Chican-izmos

Growing up Chicano, a product of both Mexican and American cultures, has given me a unique vantage on life and I love to express that through my writings, poetry, photography and art. I discovered the power of writing in High School and haven't stopped since. I have published a book, "Songs From the Barrio: A Coming of Age in Modesto, Ca.", a collection of poems and stories about my growing up in a small, Mexican Barrio in Modesto during the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, available at amazon.com.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

On Building a Good Sponge Head

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I sent my kid home from school yesterday cuz I didn't want him hearin' no Socialistic speech from President Obama.

Sometimes, I have him removed from the classroom when they're studying that science stuff or history. We gotta protect our young minds.

I also, didn't want him spoutin' off no pledge of allegiance stuff to no specific country or praying to no special God, or stuff.

He came home and watched Sponge Bob. I want him to grow up to be a good little sponge head, like the rest of us good Americans.

2 comments:

#167 Dad said...: The sponge brings me back to Inheit the Wind.

Spenser Tracy asks the witness something like,"Does a sponge think?"

The kid says, "I dunno."

"Does a sponge have the right to think?

"I guess so."

Spenser Tracy hits the grand slam with,"Does a man have the same rights as a sponge?"; September 9, 2009 at 4:24 PM
Rick Rivers said...: I love it! Used to show the film in my English classes!! Oughta start the Sponge Society or something.; September 9, 2009 at 4:34 PM