Because school is inherently acidic to conformity.

We threw in a deity in the 50's to prove that not only are we united by civil brotherhood but also by Christianity.

Which, well...were not.

I kinda think Ronald McDonald/Walmart’s Smilyface would be more appropriate unifier nowadays.
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Her: What the hell does David Hasselhoff know about football? This show is so stupid!

Me: Um, That's Dan Marino...