Our Easter Debate took an unexpected and hilarious turn this year. Here’s a fun account from one of our pupils who was part of the unforgettable event…
If you were expecting a serious, well-structured debate at this year’s Easter debate, you were in for a surprise. What unfolded was less of a formal argument and more of a theatrical masterpiece – complete with flying chocolate, wild accusations and a speaker who somehow turned it into a human rights campaign for sugar.
Nandhika (1st Proposition Speaker) opened the debate with a warning: chocolate is not just an innocent treat – it is a calculated ploy by the dental industry to ensure a steady stream of patients. Every time you bite into a chocolate bar, you’re not just consuming sugar; you’re lining the pockets of dentists across the country.
Henry BR (1st Opposition Speaker) began his speech with a logistical announcement:
“As you exit, you will see a fundraiser – this is for the £200 the proposition spent on their ChatGPT Pro subscription. Please kindly donate if you have any spare change.”
A noble cause, truly. But Henry wasn’t done. Mid-speech, he dramatically pulled a black bin bag from under the table, unveiling a crumpled piece of paper inside. Written on it? The words “The proposition’s speech.”
Vybhavi (2nd Proposition Speaker) took the argument in a different direction. Chocolate, she claimed, is an oppressor of fruit, its overwhelming popularity silencing the natural sweetness of apples and bananas. But chocolate’s crimes did not end there.
It was also a destroyer of romance, she said. Valentine’s Day, once a celebration of love, had been corrupted into a money-making scheme designed to sell overpriced heart-shaped boxes. She even pointed out an ominous etymological coincidence:
“It’s only fitting that ‘cocaine’ has ‘cocoa’ in it.”
