Hold My Lunchbox (and My Tears): A Totally Unofficial Guide to Counting Crayon Victims in Texas
Alright, folks, gather 'round. You want the lowdown on the body count from that awful school shooting in Texas? Buckle up, because this isn't your typical news report. We're talking straight talk, with a healthy dose of humor to help us process this mess. Why humor? Because sometimes, crying just makes your mascara run, and ain't nobody got time for that.
Breaking News: Not Everyone Can Count!
You might think this would be a simple question, right? Wrong! Numbers are tricky things, especially when everyone reports them differently. It's like playing telephone with kindergartners – by the end, the original message gets about as mangled as a leftover pizza box under a couch cushion.
Here's the gist: 19 students and 2 amazing teachers lost their lives. That's the confirmed, rock-solid number. Underline it. Bold it. Write it in glitter pen on your forehead. This isn't up for debate. These were beautiful lives cut tragically short.
The Great Counting Caper: Where Do All the Extra Numbers Come From?
Now, buckle up for the fun part (well, not fun, but definitely the confusing part). Remember that telephone game I mentioned? Yeah, that happened here too. Early reports flew around like spitballs in a classroom, throwing out all sorts of crazy numbers.
Why the confusion? Good question! Sometimes it's honest mistakes in the heat of the moment. Sometimes, well, let's just say some folks might need a refresher on basic arithmetic.
The Takeaway: Remember the Victims, Not the Misinformation
Here's the important part: The exact number isn't a competition. 21 beautiful souls – precious children and dedicated educators – are gone. That's the tragedy we focus on.
When it comes to the numbers game, let's leave it to the professionals. We can honor the victims by remembering their names, their stories, and the impact they had on the world.
Because in the end, numbers are just numbers. But lives? Lives are irreplaceable.
