Theophany All Over: Selective Memory

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Selective Memory

During a spelling quiz.

Me: Illegal. It is illegal to sell stolen goods.

Student: Or moonshine.

Me: (look of bewilderment)

Student: You know, that high-grade whiskey.

Why do they know this and not the how to spell illegal?

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