Two weeks ago, on a seemingly normal Wednesday (March 20), chemistry teacher Mr. Bennett had been putting away some chemicals after a class lab when he noticed something abnormal. He mistakenly mixed hydrochloric acid with an unknown substance a student had created, and a follicle of his hair fell into the mixture. From this ominous concoction rose a green gaseous substance, and atom by atom, a mirror image of Mr. Bennett began to form. The resemblance between himself and this unexpected visitor was so uncanny it could only be one thing: a clone. 

Mr. Bennett has welcomed his clone into his classroom with open arms, despite how strange it is for there to be two of him. He describes his experience with his newly found twin as “the second strangest incident this week.” When asked what could be the first he mysteriously replied “No comment.” Though the whole clone thing has been absurd for Mr. Bennett, he has found the clone rather helpful. “Whenever I don’t feel like teaching a class I just let my clone take over.” This way his students still get taught, and he can watch as much TV as he wants. 

Nevertheless, Mr. Bennett and his clone don’t always get along perfectly. According to Mr. Bennett, “At times the clone has violent outbursts.” The clone and himself often start heated discussions about how they believe his class should be taught, and who will get to teach classes. Oftentimes, these arguments escalate into full-on brawls. Mr. Bennett says he wins every time, however, the clone also claims victory. 

Mr. Bennett never intended to create this scientific marvel, but he has decided to make the best of it. Regardless of how often and brutally they fight, Mr. Bennett and his clone have become inseparable over the past few weeks. They have decided to begin couples counseling with the school guidance counselor, Kristen Hoffman, to work through their disagreements in a healthier fashion. Mr. Bennett believes this is “the beginning of a lifelong friendship,” and “a great way to get some extra time off.”