Disclaimer: Jets Tailspin is a satire column.

The Flat Earth Society welcomes believers from all around the globe. Coincidentally, there seems to be a growing chapter right here at DIS. In a stunning display of confidence, sixth graders took a stand against Big Science.

“When Mr. Crewe showed me ‘Antartica’ on the ‘globe,’ I immediately knew this class was brainwashed by mainstream media lies. The real Earth has a giant ice wall around – or how do we stop the water from just pouring into space?”

“I don’t buy this ‘Round Earth Theory,’ but I honestly needed that A+ and I heard Mr. Crewe writes great recommendation letters. So yeah, I played along.”

“I can’t believe these millennials actually believe in the ‘satellite images’ when it’s clearly CGI. I’m so glad to see other freethinkers in my class revolting against NASA’s conspiracy.”

“My parents are taking me on a cruise to see the Ice Wall this summer! Hopefully it’s still there because I’m really worried about global warming actually. If the Ice Walls melt, we’re going to fall right off!”

“You know what they say, students also teach the teachers. Honestly? I’ve never been more inspired. I’m already working to change the curriculum for next year.”
Sola • Mar 24, 2025 at 8:13 pm
Ahhhh we have a mutiny of flat earthers 😀
Henry - 5th Grade • Mar 24, 2025 at 6:32 pm
I’m so inspired! I always thought the “globe” was truth but now I understand I was just a sheep, blindly following propaganda.
Mr. Cameroon • Mar 24, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Oh wow! I am so inspried by this. I think I will try to change my curriculum for next year
physics student • Mar 24, 2025 at 6:33 pm
someone get the window
chemistry student • Mar 24, 2025 at 8:13 pm
i’ll grab the window, you get the door
6th grader's mom • Mar 24, 2025 at 6:25 pm
An “F”???? I can’t believe that my child flunked Earth Science!!! Will he even be able to go to university???
PTO President • Mar 24, 2025 at 6:28 pm
Thank you for your concern! I put it under our agenda for the next PTO meeting in April. We need justice for these children of our future.
Flat Map Co. • Mar 24, 2025 at 6:23 pm
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