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Spelling Bee Word Makes Everyone Uncomfortable
The annual Scripps National Spelling Bee was held this past week in Washington, DC. Th whizkid below, Sameer Mishra, took home the championship trophy last Friday, but not without encountering a few interesting words along the way. He wasn't familiar with the word provided in the following clip, but he was familiar with a similar-sounding one .
Spelling Bee Word Gives Kid the Giggles
This spelling bee contestant can't get a grip on his giggles upon hearing the word that he's gotta spell. We always hear about those word-o-maniacs who take the competition way too seriously, but it's refreshing to see a wickedly intelligent little dude who can keep it real. Not only does he laugh his way to success, he tries to sneak in a cheater question while he's at it.
Fergie at a Spelling Bee!
Look, so it might be suspicious to the pugnacious that Fergie's spelling words all end in "-ous." But don't be hatin' her because she's glamorous, mmm-kay? What I want to see is a match between her and Gwen Stefani.He Can Spell, But...
Can he at least pretend to be socialized for a few minutes during this interview? Not a chance. Meet Evan O' Dorney: this year's National Spelling Bee champion.
Spelling Bee Contestant Turned Comedian
This must be the first contestant in the history of spelling bees who doesn't take himself or the game too seriously. That's because he's a regular 'ole comedian, this kid. That is, if an awkwardly inserted and delivered pop culture reference during a spelling tournament counts as comedy.
A Spelling Bee Between "Friends"
The two judging this spelling bee were obviously a couple at some point in time and have now reunited to not-so-subtly spell out the frustrations that ended the affair. Since when are the words "bitch and moan" and "jackass" fit to be spelled? ...Since the day he stung her and she buzzed off.
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Front Page: 13-Year-Old Kavya Is an American Spelling Idol
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Obama Makes Up For Lost Time With Essay on Fatherhood
After years of women working to achieve the unattainable role of "perfect mother," many moms are settling for just being the best they can and admitting their shortcomings both anonymously and publicly. While mamas spend plenty of time complaining about their spouses' inabilities to care for their kids the way they do, they forget to acknowledge that dads have their own misgivings and guilt about parenthood too. With Father's Day upon us, the most powerful pop in the nation took some time to reflect on what it means to be a father.
Do You Twitter About Your Tots?
Kids say and do the darndest things, and mothers love to share their darlings' antics with family, friends and sometimes, even strangers. But if no one's around, she can take to her keyboard and Twitter. While social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace have long been popular with tweens, teens and adults, Twitter isn't as time consuming.
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