That is just downright funny!!!!
I had taught myself how to type on a manual in about the 5th grade. My grandparents gave me an electric when I graduated from 8th grade and didn’t take typing until I was in the 11th grade. I was the only one in the class that aced every test when we were doing the electric, but barely passed the manual tests - no matter how much extra help/work Sister Bernadine gave me.
It's kinda hard to type with your knuckles all red and swollen from being smashed by an oak ruler..................