Butt-Printing Art Teacher Told To Stay Home

Stephen Murmer is a popular art teacher at Monacan High School who is always quick to crack a joke. But his participation in 'butt art' has agitated school officials and resulted in a suspension for the teacher.

You see, outside of class, the self-proclaimed "butt-printing artist" creates floral and abstract art by plastering his butt and genitals with paint and pressing them against canvas. And apparently, his cheeky creations sell for hundreds of dollars.

However, his art hasn't gone over well with school officials, who have placed him on administrative leave from his job.

School spokeswoman Debra Marlow confirmed that Murmer had been placed on administrative leave but did not want to give details: "In the school system, personnel regulations state that teachers are expected to set an example for students through their personal conduct", Marlow said. "Teachers, like parents, are role models".

Murmer says the suspension is unfair as he went to great lengths to keep his work life separate from his activities as an artist. For example, as a butt-printing artist, he goes by the name "Stan Murmur", and appears in disguise in photographs and videos promoting his art.

In 2003, Murmer also appeared on a television talk show, "Unscrewed With Martin Sargent". Murmer donned a fake nose and glasses, put a towel on his head, a black thong � and nothing else.

"I'm certainly proud of the ass painting," Murmer said in response to questions about the appearance. "I do have a real job where I do have real clients and I don't think they'd be too understanding if I was also the guy who painted with my ass".

Students at the school call the suspension "stupid," "ignorant" and "kinda retarded".

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