David said he and Matthew were in line at a local deli when Matthew jokingly made an embarrassing remark to the female clerk about David. So David counterattacked with a "titty-twister," which Matthew said came unprovoked.
What David said was a typical teen reaction was actually a painful and humiliating assault from an older, bigger bully, said Matthew’s mother, Bobby Cox.
And the Law was on Cox's side. Oregon recently made illegal ""offensive physical touching." That includes such adolescent assaults as "wet willies," "swirlies," "noogies," David’s "titty-twister" — and the dreaded "Wedgie (Atomic and conventional)."
David was tried, found guilty and sentenced to Three Days community service and a $65 fine. "I was messing around with someone I thought I knew," David said. "But I guess I should have known him better."
Very wise words for any of us who might be contemplating administering a Purple Nurple or offering A Hertz Donut.
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