Meaning of ride the short bus | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To participate in a special education program, such as for those with learning disabilities.
   US, derogatory, idiomatic, slang
2. To require a special education program, as though one were learning-disabled.
   US, derogatory, idiomatic, slang

Examples

“[…] complete with golden shag carpet on the floor and Christian rock posters on the wall for the poor kids forced to ride the short bus of Christian culture […]”

“"Have you been riding the short bus, or something? You know what Us Weekly said about her."”

“Admittedly, I'm no Rhodes Scholar, but I didn't ride the short bus to school either, […]”

““You think because I make my living putting balls through hoops, I rode the short bus to school?””

“I accidentally called him Chris, and he turned red and yelled, "My name is Christopher" Okay, now I was thinking he rode the short bus. As quick as he erupted, he relaxed and told me how much he loves his nanna and his kitty, Buttons. I ended the date early and said goodnight and went home.”

“Is there any place on earth that has as many elected officials who rode the short bus to school as Lackawanna County?”

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