Later, the faculty accused Mr Lorca of attempting to influence the results of the school-wide Spelling Bee by lowering contestant morale.
[Image transcript] Mr Lorca is hosting the Spelling Bee from a podium. 'Jimmy, your next word is "futility". Would you like to hear the word in a sentence?' Jimmy: 'No thanks, I've got it-' Mr Lorca: '"'This competition sure is an exercise in futility,' sighed the small boy."'
