Boards Quote by Donald Glover
“We had a teacher, named Mr. Brown, and he was writing something on the board once - he was writing something on the board, and he farted. And you would have thought kids had seen the face of God. Kids weren't even laughing; they were just sitting there screaming, just screaming. Kids had to get carted out; kids were screaming. Kids had to get carted out, and they were going to the nurses' office. Kids are crying in the hallway. 'Oh, this is our 9/11.' And it was. It was their 9/11 'cause they never thought anything like that could ever happen.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Tonight Show, Donald Glover, 2019
A chaotic school incident reveals how children process trauma, equating personal distress with collective tragedy.
In simple terms: Kids faced a crisis that felt like a national tragedy.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the depth of children's emotional responses.
Themes
childhood trauma
collective grief
school safety
Mood
empathetic
somber
Type
narrative
observational
When to use this quote
- classroom emergencies
- mental health support
- parental guidance
- school policy
Key Concepts
Psychology
sociology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools better support children during unexpected crises?
- What parallels exist between personal and societal trauma?
A Different Perspective
The anecdote may exaggerate for effect, blurring factual accuracy.
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