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On How to Mess with Substitutes

My 12 yo daughter had a substitute today.

Substitute: What’s your name?
Girl: Hannah.
Substitute: Hannah. Ok. Thanks. And you?
Girl: Emily.
Substitute: Hi Emily. And next to you? What’s your name?
My 12 y.o: Starlord.

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