Brilliant. David Cameron was visiting a primary school and the class was in the middle of a discussion related to words and their meanings. The teacher asked David if he would like to lead the discussion on the word Tragedy. So, Britains illustrious leader asked the class for an example of a Tragedy. A little boy stood up and offered: If my best friend, who lives on a farm, is playing in the field and a tractor runs over him and kills him, that would be a tragedy. Incorrect, said David. That would be an accident. A little girl raised her hand: If a school bus carrying fifty children drove over a cliff, killing everybody inside, that would be a tragedy. Im afraid not, explained David, thats what we would refer to as a great loss. The room went silent. No other children volunteered. David searched the room. Isnt there someone here who can give me an example of a tragedy? Finally, at the back of the room, little Paddy raised his hand and said: If a plane carrying you and Nick Clegg was struck by a friendly fire missile & blown to smithereens, that would be a tragedy. Fantastic exclaimed David, and can you tell me why that would be a tragedy? Well, said Paddy, it has to be a tragedy, because it certainly wouldnt be a great loss, and it probably wouldnt be an accident either!
Posted on: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:34:04 +0000
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