Another Albertan Runner up at National Spelling Bee

[I-Hate-Hulse]

Originally Posted by SeeGeeWhy

PS - Anyone else find ESPN's coverage hilarious?

Actually, I find it sad that a Spelling Bee will probably draw better ratings than a SCF game, even it it WAS on ESPN.

[the-rasta-masta]

Wow, that is insane. That kid seriously lacks any social skills whatsoever. The benefits of public schools really become clear after watching that.

[STeeLy]

Originally Posted by Lanny_MacDonald

I didn't see any of the competition, but one of the local stations here was saying the winner had a form of autistism that made him a bit of an idiot savant. They thought the kid from Canada was more likely of the two to have a "normal" life. Pretty bizarre stuff.

I would not at all be surprised if that were true. Afterall, Autistic people usually have one thing that they can do REALLY well (in this case, spelling).

But wow, Canadian finishing second. Good Job!

[jonesy]

Originally Posted by the-rasta-masta

Wow, that is insane. That kid seriously lacks any social skills whatsoever. The benefits of public schools really become clear after watching that.

Thats what I think when I see a crystal meth kid too.

[evman150]

Originally Posted by TheyCallMeBruce

In case anyone wants to see what the winner of the spelling bee looks and sounds like. Here he is...in all his home schooled glory

http://www.ifilm.com/video/2862093

WOW.