English Teacher Chooses Bitmoji Classroom Avatar That Looks Slightly Different from Reality
Hmmmm...Not Quite
An English Language Arts teacher finally coming around to creating his Bitmoji Classroom avatar might need some help from some of the more “techy” teachers in his department.
Mr. Delran of the Riverside Morning Middle School in Greer, SC made a valiant attempt at creating a Bitmoji for his Google Classroom but might have a distorted concept of self. He either doesn't really get it, or is playing everybody in what could be the greatest practical joke of all time.
Several students were taken aback at the beginning of the year but nobody mustered up the courage to ask Mr. Delran about his picture.
"I was surprised on Parent-Teacher conference night to find that my child's teacher is a young black man and not the white, waifish bookworm his Bitmoji shows him to be," said one parent. "I mean it's fine and all, but I'm very confused."
She is not alone. Several students were taken aback at the beginning of the year but nobody mustered up the courage to ask Mr. Delran about his picture. And now, it's normal.
"At first I thought it was weird," said one student, "but then I couldn't wait to see what type of new poses Mr. Delran's bitmoji would be in."
At the beginning of the year, it was giving "thumbs up." Then a week later, it was laying down with sunglasses on looking hung over. Then, like it was being attacked by a phantom monster. And finally hauling a giant trout at the end of a fishing line.
"It's very bizarre, but nobody wants to address it," said one co-worker. "I mean, Mr. Delran can choose to represent himself as he wants, but..." she trailed off choosing her next words wisely. "Let's just say we've all come to accept it."
When asked about his Bitmoji, Mr. Delran beamed.
'I love it," he said. "It helps me stay organized and provide links to external sources. the kids love the animated experience, as well." He showed a picture of his bitmoji with long blue hair in an avocado costume.
Yeah, but....
"But what?" he asked innocently.
You're fucking with them right?
He gave a wry smile. "Yeah, I'm fucking with them!" he chuckled, changing his bitmoji pose to farting, pouring champagne, and riding a giant inflatable pig.