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May 22, 2008
NOTE FROM BARB:
A recent article discussed why teenagers
are tired all the time. Reasons ranged
from their “internal clock,” excessive
napping, and too much caffeine to restless
leg syndrome or depression. Seriously? I
think we all know the truth here, right?
are tired all the time. Reasons ranged
from their “internal clock,” excessive
napping, and too much caffeine to restless
leg syndrome or depression. Seriously? I
think we all know the truth here, right?
The Top 8 Real Reasons
a High Schooler Is Sleepy
a High Schooler Is Sleepy
8> Testing the “you’ll go blind” theory.
7> Cliff Notes website slowness the day before the big exam.
6> 3 words: Guitar Hero Marathon.
5> Due to new locks, can no longer sneak into the teachers’
lounge for a hit of espresso.
4> McJob is McDeadening.
3> The mimeograph smell is literally intoxicating.
2> Constantly fantasizing about sex is every bit as tiring.
and the Number 1 Real Reason a High Schooler Is Sleepy …
1> Thought Tylenol PM was for cramps.
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Credits:
Selected from 28 submissions from 9 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:
Kay Crain, Defiance, MO — 1 (12th #1)
Doug Frank, Crosby, TX — 2, Banner tag
Jay Shuck, Minneapolis, MN — 3, 4
Vic Vitek, Hopewell Junction, NY — 5, 7
Carly Simmons, Narragansett, RI — 6
Judith Cottrill, Bronx, NY — 8
Barb McMullen, Ann Arbor, MI — Class Clown