Mexican boy had a brilliant plan

CaptainChewbacca · Post by **CaptainChewbacca** » 2008-01-09 04:04pm

Boy Glues Hand To Bed To Avoid School

MEXICO CITY -- A 10-year-old Mexican boy dreaded returning to school after Christmas break so much that he glued his hand to his bed.

Sandra Palacios spent nearly two hours Monday morning trying to free her son Diego's hand with water, oil and nail polish remover before calling authorities, police chief Jorge Camacho told The Associated Press from outside the northern city of Monterrey.

"I didn't want to go to school because vacation was so much fun," Reforma newspaper quoted the boy as saying.

Palacios said Diego sneaked into the kitchen in the early morning to get the industrial glue, which he then slathered on his right hand. She didn't hear him get up, but later awoke and found him watching TV with his hand stuck to the bed, she told Mexican newspaper El Universal.

"I don't know why he did it," she told Reforma. "He's a good boy, but mischievous like all kids."

Diego's hand was fine, and paramedics managed to un-stick him in time for class.

You have to admire the committment and brilliant simplicity of the plan. "I can't go to school if I'm stuck to my bed" Obviously, though, he didn't think of bathroom time.

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2008-01-09 04:07pm

It's like they want to be remembered for the lazy stereotype. They're even innovating in new ways to remain lazy.

Oh those wacky Mexicans.

Havok · Post by **Havok** » 2008-01-09 04:14pm

Admiral Valdemar wrote:It's like they want to be remembered for the lazy stereotype. They're even innovating in new ways to remain lazy.

Oh those wacky Mexicans.

HEY!! I'm Mexican fucker and... Yeah, I'm pretty damned lazy.

Seriously, this kid ain't that bright. If he is glued to the bed, then he can't go out and play. Hell he can't even play video games! Chalk up another one for my "people".

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2008-01-09 04:36pm

Some would say the kid is thinking smart.

Not me though. I happen to like not pissing my pants when I need the toilet. Cartoon Network is less fun when it involves sitting in your own excrement and starving once you gobbled the last Milky Way within reach.

ANGELUS · Post by **ANGELUS** » 2008-01-09 05:25pm

Admiral Valdemar wrote:It's like they want to be remembered for the lazy stereotype. They're even innovating in new ways to remain lazy.

Oh those wacky Mexicans.

I'm mexican you know, and that stereotype is not exactly flattering.

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2008-01-09 05:30pm

I didn't think it would be, just as the snooty Limey, smart Asian, fat American and drunk Irishman stereotypes are. But that's stereotypes for you.

Medic · Post by **Medic** » 2008-01-09 05:38pm

ANGELUS wrote:
Admiral Valdemar wrote:It's like they want to be remembered for the lazy stereotype. They're even innovating in new ways to remain lazy.

Oh those wacky Mexicans.
I'm mexican you know, and that stereotype is not exactly flattering.

Pfft, it's all wrong anyway, the stereotype's typically 'workaholic' (with the corollary 'for little pay').

As for me, I'm half Mexican though really just white, I don't know my father at all. (the Mexican half) A Mexican't if you will.

CaptainChewbacca · Post by **CaptainChewbacca** » 2008-01-09 05:47pm

I'd never want to be on a labor crew with Mexicans, they never EVER take breaks.

J · Post by J » 2008-01-09 05:59pm

ANGELUS wrote:
Admiral Valdemar wrote:It's like they want to be remembered for the lazy stereotype. They're even innovating in new ways to remain lazy.
Oh those wacky Mexicans.
I'm mexican you know, and that stereotype is not exactly flattering.

Wait wait wait...are you saying that TV is lying to me and Mexicans don't laze around in their sombreros and take siestas which last all afternoon?

ANGELUS · Post by **ANGELUS** » 2008-01-09 06:01pm

J wrote:Wait wait wait...are you saying that TV is lying to me and Mexicans don't laze around in their sombreros and take siestas which last all afternoon?

Not all the time anyway

Dark Hellion · Post by **Dark Hellion** » 2008-01-09 09:58pm

Anyone calling Mexican's lazy has never seen a Mexican roofing crew. It's like watching Circe de Sole with shingles.

Adrian Laguna · Post by **Adrian Laguna** » 2008-01-10 02:08am

Admiral Valdemar wrote:I didn't think it would be, just as the snooty Limey, smart Asian, fat American and drunk Irishman stereotypes are. But that's stereotypes for you.

Uh, I'm pretty sure the second one does fall into the "flattering" category.

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2008-01-10 02:12am

Uh, I'm pretty sure the second one does fall into the "flattering" category

Not so much when you consider that the stereotype is not so much "intelligent" as "nerdy and bookish" or "slavishly devoted to studying".

Lonestar · Post by **Lonestar** » 2008-01-10 06:40am

Admiral Valdemar wrote:I didn't think it would be, just as the snooty Limey,

My stereotype of Englishmen involves Soccer Hooligans.

tim31 · Post by **tim31** » 2008-01-10 09:24am

^that all look like Vinnie Jones.