WTF Stories of the Week

[Ghoulish Delight]

To me, the WTF part of this story is probably not what was intended.

The story in a nutshell - High school girl dies suddenly of unknown causes. 2 weeks late, school's computer system spits out an automated latter warning that if the girl doesn't improve attendance, she will be ineligible to attend prom. Parents are understandably miffed.

So, then, what's the obvious reaction to being painfully reminded of your daughters tragic death? Why, contacting news outlets and having the story on the evening news and in print, of course! "I'm so offended by having to see my daughter's name brought up, that I'm going to make sure it's brought up to everybody within earshot!"

I will never understand the "call the news!!!" mentality some people have in these situations.

And wtf is with the ridiculous, "I refuse to accept the apology" attitude over a simple computer mistake? Something ain't right about these parents.