The Nashville School Shooting: A Body Count We Shouldn't Joke About (But Let's Joke About How Not to Get Included)
Look, here at No Such Thing As A Funny Tragedy Today Magazine, we like to keep things light. We're all about finding humor in the absurdity of life, even the dark stuff. But some things, like school shootings, are just off-limits. That being said, we can definitely joke about how not to become a statistic.
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| How Many People Did The Nashville Shooter Kill |
So, How Many People Did the Nashville Shooter Actually Kill?
Six. Six beautiful, innocent people. Three students, three staff members. A terrible tragedy.
Here's the thing we don't want to joke about:
Tip: Context builds as you keep reading.
- The shooter's motives (Seriously, it's not a mystery box episode of Scooby Doo. There's no happy ending here.)
- The victims' families (Their lives are shattered. Let's have some compassion, people.)
- Turning this into a political football (This isn't about the Second Amendment right now. It's about remembering the lives lost.)
What can we joke about?
- How bad your aim would have to be to miss the giant inflatable mascot outside the school. (Seriously, did they even go to this school? Mascot dodging is Kindergarten PE 101.)
- The shooter tripping over their shoelaces and accidentally blasting their own foot. (Hey, a little dark humor never hurt... a foot, that is.)
Look, folks, this is a sensitive topic. But making light of the ridiculousness of the situation, without disrespecting the victims, is how we cope.
Tip: Note one practical point from this post.
You Want to Help? Here's What You Can Do (Besides Making Jokes About Inflatable Mascots)
- Donate to a charity supporting the victims' families.
- Volunteer your time to a gun violence prevention organization.
- Write to your local representatives about gun control measures.
- Be a good friend, neighbor, and community member. Kindness is contagious, y'all.
No Such Thing As A Funny Tragedy Today Magazine: How-To FAQs
How to avoid becoming a statistic in a school shooting? Stay alert and follow safety procedures. But mostly, let's work on preventing these tragedies from happening in the first place.
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How to deal with the emotional weight of a tragedy? Talk to someone you trust, seek professional help if needed, and remember it's okay not to be okay.
QuickTip: Reading carefully once is better than rushing twice.
How to make a difference? See the "You Want to Help?" section above.
How to avoid making light of a tragedy? Read the room. If it feels wrong, it probably is.
Tip: Revisit challenging parts.
How to find humor in the dark? It's a tightrope walk, but focus on the absurdity of the situation, not the suffering.
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