Acne is something that a lot of teenagers have to contend with and Sam Cummings is not unique in that regard; but fate played a cruel trick on the young man one day when he woke up to find that a number of his pimples had joined together into a rather unfortunate pattern; they clearly spelled the word “arse.”
Cummings tried as one might to conceal the blemish, he squeezed and even resorted to using his mother’s concealer, to no avail. The word remained and school awaited. As one might expect, Cummings was taunted by the crueler of his classmates, who called him “Craphead Slaphead,” but the bigger students at the school were merciless with their victimization which extended to dragging him into the bathroom and attempting to flush his head in the toilet; because, they said, “That’s where an arse belongs.”
In his own words and demonstrating a resilient sense of humor, Cummings puts it well:
It’s really crap – and the fact that I just have to wait for them to heal is a bum deal.
While I rarely offer my opinion on news, in this case I will. You have to admire young Sam Cummings’ courage and resilience in telling his story to a local newspaper; that takes guts and it tells me that he will come out on the other end of high school with a bright future ahead of him.
For those that are not aware, “arse” is a crude British English term for the human posterior, commonly known as “ass” in North America. – Thank’s Scott! [Sunday Sport]
UPDATE: After a short investigation we have irrefutable proof as to whether this story is true or false. Check out our investigation.
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Note to those on Fazed who are suggesting that this might be shopped. The image is a little grainy but that is only on account of the low quality of the scanner that was used to scan it from it’s original newspaper page.
Check the bottom of the page for the thumbnail. It should link to the full-sized image.
If someone would be kind enough to post my comments in Fazed I would be most grateful. I tried to open an account but there was an issue with the activation that I have to wait for the administration to sort out.
Thanks for that Amon! The Sharpie theory is a good one. It is a real possibility, but I am leaning towards coincidence on this one. The human mind likes to create patterns, even when they don’t exist.
Note to those on Fazed who are suggesting that this might be shopped. The image is a little grainy but that is only on account of the low quality of the scanner that was used to scan it from it’s original newspaper page.
Check the bottom of the page for the thumbnail. It should link to the full-sized image.
If someone would be kind enough to post my comments in Fazed I would be most grateful. I tried to open an account but there was an issue with the activation that I have to wait for the administration to sort out.
Thanks for that Amon! The Sharpie theory is a good one. It is a real possibility, but I am leaning towards coincidence on this one. The human mind likes to create patterns, even when they don’t exist.
The Sunday Sport is a spoof newspaper bud. Kinda like a real-world version of The Onion… only not funny.
Viz: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunday_Sport
The Sunday Sport is a spoof newspaper bud. Kinda like a real-world version of The Onion… only not funny.
Viz: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunday_Sport
http://weinterrupt.com/2009/04/investigation-scott-cummings-meet-aarons-acne-the-picture-was-fake/
Shopped
http://weinterrupt.com/2009/04/investigation-scott-cummings-meet-aarons-acne-the-picture-was-fake/
Shopped
Obviously shopped.
We established that it was shopped but it sure was fun while it lasted
Obviously shopped.
We established that it was shopped but it sure was fun while it lasted
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Not long ago I began experiencing acne breakouts on my chin. My dermatologist actually laughed at me being 35 and still experiencing acne. What’s a girl to do when her dermatologist laughs at her?
This determined girl took matters into her own hands and began a rigorous routine of research until I came across an oil-free (and chemical free) moisturizers and a line of organic products that I had not tried before.
I purchased a 2 ounce bottle of Made from Earth’s oil-free Rosehip & Hibiscus Face Serum and within days of using it, my chin had cleared up completely and I’ve not experienced any more breakouts as with some other moisturizers. Chock full of certified organic ingredients, 100% vegetarian ingredients, powerful antioxidants free of parabens, synthetics and petroleums, how could my skin not respond in a wonderful, healing way?
Since Made from Earth products are created with certified organic ingredients – they do no harm. Instead of the typical water base used in most product ingredients. While the Rosehip Serum works great, I have now moved onto the “Vitamin Enhanced Moisturizer” which has really made my cheecks real rosy.
I recommend you start with the Made from Earth Rosehip Serum – and then once the acne is cleared up, use the Vitamin Enhanced Moisturizer to maintain that great complextion. Good luck!