The human brain is somewhat like a sponge. It tends to absorb whatever environment you feed it. If that environment is the TV show Jackass, go ahead and take about 40 years off your life expectancy.
A US television stunt show inspired students in balaclavas to rush into a Hobart school office and yell "this is a hold-up" to frightened staff.
Another boy filmed the prank at Sacred Heart College, mimicking the popular but controversial Jackass series.
The four Year 8 boys then ran to the playground and intimidated a female teacher’s assistant, demanding she return a confiscated ball.
Other than the balaclavas, I’m not sure what the kids used as intimidation, because guns are not available in Australia. Maybe they were holding pineapples in a threatening way or something. Anyhow, apparently Australia has a marvelous new way of dealing with spongebrains who watch too much Jackass.
Mrs Morgan said the boys would go through the restorative justice process the school had introduced last year. It focused on the restoration of relationships rather than punishing bullies.
"It has reduced bullying in the school significantly," she said.
I love progress. I can’t wait for restorative justice to reach our shores. Man, it’s going to be great! No more punishment!