Lifted by the Ears


A photo of a kindergarten teacher in China lifting one of her students by her ears has recently been doing the rounds online. The teacher, reportedly, has explained her actions by saying she and the student "were just having fun." Well, the smile on the teacher's face indicates she's having fun. I'm not so sure about the kid. [huffpost]

The photo immediately made me think of those photos of Lyndon Johnson lifting his two beagle pups by their ears, which caused an uproar back in 1964. LBJ also claimed the ear lifting was all fun and games. Just another reminder of how often weird news repeats itself.

     Posted By: Alex - Fri Oct 26, 2012
     Category: School | Children





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Oddly enough, I remember an old Dr. Science where he referred to LBJ's dog-lifting, quoting him as dismissing criticism with "they like it and it's good for them". The good Doctor went on to speculate the same sentiment was behind -- wait for it -- LBJ's policy on China.
Posted by John Armstrong on 10/26/12 at 10:08 AM
"You may leave when your ears hang to your shoulders, Grasshopper."
Posted by KDP on 10/26/12 at 10:13 AM
Abusers often use the excuse of "it was all in fun" when they are obviously the only ones having "fun"
Posted by ur kiddn me on 10/26/12 at 01:25 PM
Can't tell here, but there are easy ways to fake this, e.g. just hold the kid's ears and have the photog snap the picture as the kid jumps in the air and makes a face.
Posted by Frank on 10/26/12 at 01:59 PM
Patty once lifted me out of my chair by my testicles 🐛
Posted by BrokeDad in Midwest US on 10/26/12 at 03:40 PM
"How did she hold her liquor?"
"By the ears..."
Posted by Daddy A on 10/26/12 at 04:00 PM
@ Frank. I agree that this was staged. The teacher is leaning forward. To be lifting, she would be leaning back. The hands and arms also do not appear to be lifting a heavy weight. This is just a pre photoshop style fake.
Posted by BMN on 10/27/12 at 09:33 AM
The Police are investigating this case and one that is even WORSE!
Scan down for more info on the above photo.
WARNING! The video at the link is graphic.
Posted by Tyrusguy on 10/27/12 at 12:08 PM
I did not watch any video, the story was bad enough. What the hell is wrong with people anyway?
Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 10/27/12 at 07:34 PM
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