Abbott Elementary
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I understand a lot of millennial references, but Im still considered cool and trendy, never cheugy.
However, Im way too old for any of this to translate into clout to my 8-year-old nephew.
After careful deliberation, Jacobs class decides to useThe Silly Sock Showas the theme for the mural.
Except Janine didnt finish the story she thinks about the mural because of how corny it was.
Her class decided to paint SpongeBob with a cape and a durag.
Jacob doesnt understand this, though.
She tells him that nostalgia will always be important.
But Melissa explains that their job is to respect their now while preparing them for their future.
The entire episode brought me back to middle school.
My school was located in an area of Akron that many consider the hood.
And most importantly, not every Abbott student would be able to attend.
Meanwhile, Janine is trying to clean up her messy dating life.
Ive been there too, girl.
The aftermath of the teachers conference leads to awkwardness between Janine and Gregory.
Maurice is surprisingly unbothered because Janine and Gregory assure him that the kiss means nothing.
But once Janine explains that she still wants to break up, hes livid.
But, as Erika said, Janine may be a dork, but shes messy as hell.
And we all love it.
Also, Barbara calling Rugrats Rugvermin sent me over the edge.
The older kids get me every time.
Clarence wanting to be a teacher brought a tear to my eye.
The way Gregory knocked on Janines door told us so much about the state of their relationship.
I love small details like that.
Melissa to Jacob: Youre pretty dang defeatist for someone who votes third party.
