And before you say that’s just a boomer thing, consider these comments from where I got it:

My Indiana elementary school in the early 80s too.

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    I always thought it was about shattering windows. Bad place to be, overwhelmed emergency services and covered in deep cuts

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      It was just about giving you a sense of control in a horrible situation. It was never going to save anyone.