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WTW106: Oklahoma Christian Idiot Gets a 0, Then Uses Christian Privilege to Get Teacher Fired

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Dec 24, 2025
Eli Bosnick, a commentator with teaching experience, dives into the controversy surrounding an Oklahoma student’s poorly graded Christian essay. He critiques the paper for lacking evidence and adherence to assignment guidelines. The discussion reveals how the student's reaction spiraled into a campaign against her teacher, raising questions about privilege and meritocracy in education. Eli’s insights shed light on the clash between personal belief and academic standards, making for a thought-provoking conversation.
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INSIGHT

Assignment Required Evidence-Based Reaction

  • The assignment was a 650-word reaction that required linking back to a specific scientific article, not a freeform opinion piece.
  • Samantha Fulnecki turned it into a theological manifesto rather than engaging the study's methods or findings.
INSIGHT

Study Focused On Stereotypes And Mental Health

  • The assigned study examined how gender-typical behavior affects peer likability and mental health in early adolescence.
  • It focused on experimental measures of gender conformity and social outcomes, not gender identity politics.
ANECDOTE

TA Was Misgendered And Targeted

  • The teaching assistant who graded the paper is a transgender woman and was repeatedly misgendered in Fulnecki's statements.
  • Hosts emphasize that the paper targeted a minoritized person in a position of authority.
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