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**Ms. Crabtree Bans 'They/Them,' Creates Gender-Neutral Pronoun: 'Zorp' (and the ensuing Chaos in Chadville Elementary)**

January 25, 2025
Chadville Elementary is in an uproar, not because of the usual schoolyard shenanigans involving dodgeballs and stolen lunch money, but because of a linguistic revolution spearheaded by third-grade teacher, Ms. Agatha Crabtree. Ms. Crabtree, known for her pastel cardigans and unwavering belief in the power of positive affirmations (and slightly questionable interpretive dance routines), has banned the use of 'they/them' pronouns in her classroom, deeming them 'too mainstream.'

Instead, she's introduced 'Zorp,' a gender-neutral pronoun she claims channels the 'vibrant energy of a kaleidoscope exploding in a disco ball.' This, naturally, has sent the already frazzled parents of Chadville into a tizzy. One parent, a Mr. Chad Chaderson (yes, really), was quoted saying, "This is an outrage! My little Timmy is going to grow up thinking 'Zorp' is a respectable pronoun! Next thing you know, he'll be wearing Crocs and listening to Taylor Swift!" (Note: Taylor Swift's inclusion in this list of perceived horrors speaks volumes about Mr. Chaderson's outdated worldview.)

The school board is currently debating the merits of 'Zorp' versus the traditional 'he/him/she/her' system, with one particularly irate board member suggesting that the children be taught to use only grunts and guttural noises to avoid further grammatical confusion. Meanwhile, the children themselves seem to be thriving under the bizarre new linguistic regime. Reports suggest that 'Zorp' has become a popular playground chant, often paired with interpretive dance moves that would make Ms. Crabtree proud (and possibly slightly terrified).

One student, a budding artist named Willow, declared, "Zorp is awesome! It's like, totally inclusive, but also, like, uniquely different, you know? Like a sparkly unicorn eating a rainbow." The statement, while possibly hallucinatory, does seem to accurately capture the chaotic and colorful nature of this pronoun-fueled linguistic earthquake.

The school psychologist is currently working on developing a coping mechanism for the parents, suggesting regular participation in interpretive dance classes and mandatory listening sessions of Taylor Swift's discography. The effectiveness of these measures remains to be seen. But one thing's for sure: Chadville Elementary is never going to be boring again.
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