Even after seeing the sample text, I think the kid is awesome. They DID say the award was because of how well he did considering his disability. Comparing his handwriting to other fifth graders is not an issue. How many other fifth graders can write that well with their elbows? And he did NOT take an award that would have gone to an able-bodied student.
Since I read that the root end is the juiciest, I make a habit of rinsing off the juice after cutting the bottom end. It helps a lot. But a few tears while cutting onions is the only time I'm liable to get any sympathy while cooking!
http://www.neatorama.com/2008/03/11/sweet-home-alabama/
Possibly the source for this fad?
http://www.neatorama.com/2011/01/04/long-beaked-boots/
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/64757
Or a kid can practice moderation, which is part of growing up.