The video is heartbreaking: a pack of junior high boys berating a 68-year-old school bus monitor in upstate New York. She's brought to tears as the students pepper her with profane put-downs about her weight, age, livelihood and more.
"You're not sweating?" one kid asks her. "Why's there water down your face?"
"I'm crying," she responds.
"She probably misses her box of Twinkies," taunts another boy.
But for all the bad brought on by the juveniles, comes an even better story of compassion and goodwill.
The viral video, which one of the boys reportedly posted on Facebook, has caught the attention of scores of people who've pledged more than $200,000 (as of Thursday afternoon and growing) to send Karen Klein on a vacation.
The astonishing outpouring of support was started by Max Sidorov, a 25-year-old Toronto nutritionist who saw the video and on Wednesday launched a campaign on the crowd-source fundraising website Indiegogo.
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Their parents must be really proud! If my kid was involved, he would be at her door apologizing and doing chores for 1 month!
What a lost generation.
poor woman.... These kids need some good discipline....
I saw a Lil Guyanese Gal pun the E Train this morning, if was my daughter she would not have left the house. The Pants shorter than a regular Panty and she keep pulling it down. She was not more than 17. The Parents are FOOLs!!!
Former Member
Originally Posted by Jungle Girl:
Their parents must be really proud! If my kid was involved, he would be at her door apologizing and doing chores for 1 month!
What a lost generation.
If it were my children I would have them do what you indicated PLUS do this lady's chores, mow her lawn, take out her garbage etc.
The behavior of our children is a reflection of how good of a parent we are.
Former Member
My take on the self righteous among us. I am always in company where people make comments like âee black like a tar â if it's a coolieâ . âTha can brook a tuck" and âI donât want to bend me fendaâ â if someone is fat that you see. What do I do?
Former Member
Sad......children can be so mean and insensitive. I hope their parents/guardian do something
Former Member
Fat lady up to $300,000.
Good going! This is a good sign to all the fat people of the world!
Got to admit she was quite calm through the ordeal! Children should be whipped!
Got to admit she was quite calm through the ordeal! Children should be whipped!
I think TI sat on the lady and she got mad ....lol...
Former Member
While that is good, It begs us for ask us to our own sensitvities to others. I am happy for her.
Sammy the moralist! Hehe
Former Member
Alenq06,
How are you. morals for me is preparining for the injustice bring forward from the intolerate. By the way, I am I am far from beeing moral - just being objective.
Former Member
Kids are insensitive and undisciplined. I've seen kids on the bus and the train behave like animals and I always say to myself, I was never like that, I was so scared of my dad and if anyone saw me behave like that and then told my dad...lord have mercy on me!!! I know my son acts out a little when with friends but I know he is not disrespectful and/or mean.
It really has to do with what they learn at home!
Former Member
Fat people dem Rock...........and Roll.
Originally Posted by Amral:
so should she take the money? what about all those that get bullied and we never hear of it.
For that kinda dough, you know how many paper stretchers an lef handed screwdrivers you could sell her?
Former Member
Originally Posted by cain:
Fat people dem Rock...........and Roll.
You jus simple love dat one don't you? hehehe
How art thou on this glorious day, m'lady?
Former Member
Originally Posted by cain:
You jus simple love dat one don't you? hehehe
How art thou on this glorious day, m'lady?
LOL...I am really good. Just sitting here looking at the pouring rain. Hope it cools down the place!!!!
Former Member
$500,000!
That's a lot of twinkies!
Can someone please insult me and post to FB?
Originally Posted by BeautifulFreak:
Originally Posted by cain:
You jus simple love dat one don't you? hehehe
How art thou on this glorious day, m'lady?
LOL...I am really good. Just sitting here looking at the pouring rain. Hope it cools down the place!!!!
We had one of those yesterday afternoon. The wind picked and a strong gust came through my kitchen window, blowing away a lot of my 'erb.
I banned walking in the kitchen for the evening, until said 'erb was located.
I hate nature Lawd, I was jus kidddddddddiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnngggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!
Former Member
Some of these children are recognizable in the video. They must be punished. What a disgrace for the parents and children involved.
Former Member
Originally Posted by yuji22:
Originally Posted by Jungle Girl:
Their parents must be really proud! If my kid was involved, he would be at her door apologizing and doing chores for 1 month!
What a lost generation.
If it were my children I would have them do what you indicated PLUS do this lady's chores, mow her lawn, take out her garbage etc.
The behavior of our children is a reflection of how good of a parent we are.
Then you and maybe even the woman will be charged with child abuse.
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