The Barometer of Torchbearer's Opinions

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At the Torch, we like to think that we have our finger on the pulse of public opinion. This is not always the actual case, however, so members must occasionally submit their own verdict on what is currently worthwhile ('thumbs up') and what is currently out of favor ('thumbs down'). Realize that this is not a scientific barometer by any means, but an attempt to entertain and befuddle the complex minds who tread here. Offer up to three topics and tell what touches the positive terminal and which is clamped to the chassis. I will start.

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Holidays:

Thumbs Up: Boxing Day (December 26)
Thumb's Down: Christmas Eve Eve (December 23)

Brunch Entree:

Thumb's Up: Cheese, Eggs, Biscuit, and Spam
Thumb's Down: Spam, Spam, Spam, and Spam.

Teachers:

Thumb's Up: Remembering fondly O'Neil ("Boots") Newkirk
Thumb's Down: Remembering fondly Mary Kay Letourneau

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Actors/Villains:

Thumbs Up: John Shea as Superman villain Lex Luthor (Lois and Clark, 1993-7)

Thumbs Down: John Shay as acting City Manager (Ludington, 2003-2010)

[AQUAMAN]

Do I have a second on that Motion your honor, AQUAMAN seconds the motion, all in favor, the Yeahs have it, MOTION CARRIED! And now, AQUAMAN makes a motion for a truly HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! Do I have a second on that motion?