LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NEW ENGLAND — Violence erupted during a routine show and tell session in Mrs. Terrance’s 3rd grade classroom when outcast and least popular kid in class, Moe Idris, attacked fellow classmate and renowned class clown Charlie Hebdo. According to sources, the outburst happened shortly after Charlie went to the front of the classroom and presented his newest cartoon in which Moe’s Father was the subject. Charlie was left battered and bruised after the assault, but is expected to make a full recovery. Moe has been sentenced to a week in detention for the attack.

Classmates were horrified by the incident, but not surprised that it occurred.

“He’s always been a weird kid,” said classmate Angie Whitecrest. “He wears all black and won’t talk to anyone. And he’s so sensitive. He once knocked over Susie for saying her dad was cooler than his dad. I don’t trust him.”

Sam Washington, the fastest kid on the playground, echoed Angie’s sentiment, but clarified some details of Moe’s violent history.

“One time he smashed this model I brought with me to school so I beat the snot out of him. I beat him up a couple of months later as a reminder not to mess with me. Then the next year I couldn’t find him so I beat up some people that looked like him. It’s sort of a tradition at this point.”

When asked about the newest attack, Sam shrugged and said, “I guess some people just never learn.”

Charlie’s cartoon, which showed Moe’s Father in traditional garb and with exaggerated features, included the quote, “100 lashes if you don’t die of laughter!” The class giggled and looked at Moe to see how he would react. Moe did not disappoint, erupting into a fit of rage that resulted in several broken ribs and a trip to the ER.

Sam confirmed that Moe’s over-reaction to prodding is one of his main sources of entertainment.

“Sure it sucks what happened to Charlie, but you should have seen it! Moe’s reactions are always priceless. Now I’ve got even more reasons to pummel him. I’d feel bad but he totally brought it on himself by being so crazy. Charlie was just making a joke for God’s sake!”

This is not the first time one of Charlie’s cartoons has disrupted an otherwise peaceful show and tell. Mrs. Terrance was quick to dismiss assertions that she showed a bias in her punishment during previous controversies.

“You have to view these events on a case by case basis. Yes, I sent Charlie to the principal’s office when he drew a mean cartoon about Micah Goldberg’s father being greedy, but that’s only because Micah’s father donates a substantial sum of money to this school every year.”

“It’s rude to insult philanthropists,” she concluded.

Moe’s future is still in question. Previous attempts to have him expelled from the school system have backfired. Shortly after each expulsion Moe and his family have unexpectedly appeared in a new school district and found a way to re-enroll in the system.

“The best we can do is hold him back a few grades and try to make sure he never graduates,” explained Mrs. Terrance.

Sources confirmed that Charlie is hard at work on a new drawing that will again feature Moe’s Father.

“If he thought the last ones were bad, wait until he sees this new one! He’s gonna be so pissed. The best part is that I hardly even had to put any effort into it! It’s just that easy,” said Charlie proudly from his hospital bed.

All the students in Mrs. Terrance’s class have agreed to never be friends with Moe. They held a peaceful walk around the playground track to show their support for Charlie.

“They’re such bullies,” said Moe from the confines of the detention hall.

“I understand that Charlie’s allowed to draw any type of cartoon that he wants, but I keep asking him to stop making fun of my Dad and he does it anyway. It really ticks me off. Everyone has a breaking point, y’know?”

Asked about his plans for when he returns from detention, Moe had a loose outline already assembled.

“My family bought a bunch of guns from Sam’s garage sale a few years back. They’re really easy to access so I’ll probably do something with those next time they mess with me,” he said calmly. “I’m sure I’ll be able to find a new reason to get upset in no time.”