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[–] MargotRobbie@lemm.ee 47 points 1 year ago (2 children)

But 25% of all American students also scored in the top quartile on standardized tests, so it cancels out!

[–] wheeldawg@sh.itjust.works 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Plus, it's amazing that every student at least got placed on the graph. Missing that would be shameful.

[–] Haywire@lemm.ee 11 points 1 year ago

Just another example of those damn participation trophies.

[–] Mr_Dr_Oink@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I can't tell if you are joking. You must be, but it reads too sincerely.

[–] MargotRobbie@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago

You could even call it a New Sincerity.

[–] wheeldawg@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

I've been told I have deadpan delivery sometimes. I guess it translates to my comments too.

I'm not sure if this is a good thing. But yes, I'm keeping with the tone set by the comment above me.