Were swirlies actually a thing back then or just something you saw on TV

I remember a classmate of mine got a “swirlie” from some older guys when we were around 11-12, guy got so fricking sick that the boys got expelled from school, so nobody ever tried that again.

Imagine being feverishly sick and all you can think about was how you got sick recalling the bacteria covered bits of fecal matter entering your facial orifices. I’d rather die honestly.

You sound soft

I never actually knew of one happening, but with how disgusting our school bathrooms were, I’d have sworn a solemn blood oath on every person involved that I’d never rest until vengeance was mine.

Then I’d go home, cry in the shower, and beg my parents to move us across the country. You can’t come back from that.

WTF is a "Swirlie"?

Never heard of one actually happening.

Swirlies were definitely a thing. Subjected a few shitheads to them

They deserved it.

Never heard of a swirlie actually happening. Did know of an entire football team taking dumps in one toilet and not flushing. It was disgusting.

Yes. There were a couple kids in elementary and junior high that got them. Kids are assholes. And there were a lot of assholes in the 80s who would go find the weakest and most social awkward kids and just abuse them. They're all probably mid-level supervisors these days.

Definitely watched one happen on a Wednesday night at a youth church event of all places. Bullies were ruthless back in the day before cell phones and video recording. Kids can still suck, but was way more physical back in day compared to now I think.