Do I care if Richard Feynman was only able to do nuclear physics with the help of an abacus?
Sure, a Spelling Bee is a fun thing to have. Little kids work so hard. They practice for hours. There's joy and heartbreak. Prized, sometimes. Notoriety. But in the real world, computer-assisted spelling is by far the norm.
Sometimes you care about the Bee, sometimes you care about the results.
Sure, a Spelling Bee is a fun thing to have. Little kids work so hard. They practice for hours. There's joy and heartbreak. Prized, sometimes. Notoriety. But in the real world, computer-assisted spelling is by far the norm.
Sometimes you care about the Bee, sometimes you care about the results.