An April Fool's memory from the Seventh Grade

Our social studies teacher wrote the assignment on the board. We were to tune in to any of the major networks that evening to watch an interview with General Loof Lirpa, in which he would discuss the Vietnam War.

Yes, I fell for it.

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Mamapolo2016 · F

Ah, in my town, back in the 60s, the local newspaper published an article with a photo of an ocean liner sailing down the Main Street. The accompanying article explained this was because Scandinavians discovered our town, at least. The name of the ship was The Loof Lirpa.

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@Mamapolo2016 You shouldn't have fallen for that. "Loof Lirpa" is obviously not a Scandinavian name -- it's clearly Vietnamese!!!!

Mamapolo2016 · F

@DrWatson We we’re a small town, and naive.