This week’s question: A school official in Michigan claims she was fired because she didn’t smile enough, despite completing all the mandated steps in a personalized “warmth-improvement plan.” In seven or fewer words, come up with a message for a protest sign defending the right to not be constantly cheerful.
THE WINNER: Hell no, we won’t glow!
Paul Kim, Orono, Maine
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SECOND PLACE: Fight for your right to be uptight
Kate Coppola, Belle Mead, N.J.
THIRD PLACE: Ain’t gonna grin, so just bear it!
Joe Ayella, Wayne, Pa.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Picture day shouldn’t last all year
Liam Smith, San Francisco
Democracy’s first lesson? Freedom of expression!
Gary Runkle, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Free to be without glee
Lauren Celello, Sacramento, Calif.
Worker Frowns > H.R. Clowns
Jason Kuller, Las Vegas
No grin? No sin!
Sid Levin, Wayzata, Minn.
My face, my choice
Andy Ross, Hatfield, Pa.
We’re here. We sneer. Get over it
Tim Mistele, Coral Gables, Fla.
Dour Power
David A. Baker, Ocean Isle Beach N.C.
Give me something to smile about
Claire Williams, Louisville, Ky.
If you’re smiling, you’re not paying attention
Daniel Hicks, Randolph, Mass.
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