Ha, we seem to have a lot in common. I did exactly the same thing, a really nasty sarcastic teacher picked on the very weakest boy who had no friends at all and I got so infuriated that I could not control myself.
About the bragging about wealth, in the northern half this was the case but it is wearing thin as young people learn to "sell themselves" in the job market. Many have got a real problem grasping the idea, though. It has got something to do with the protestant faith having been invented and very virulent in this area. Plus there was disdain and aversian towards the flamboyant conquering Romans, Spanish and French, "with their plumes, wigs, men in dresses and perfumes". This was originally mainly swamp and the people were not wealthy and dressed for practicality and concealment.
I did have two white doves with the spread-out tails for a while but the neighbours complained so I had to give them to a petting zoo.
I've never heard of a killer parakeet. I do know that they need at least one other parakeet there, or they do the weirdest things out of loneliness.
I am a bit put out because I had a busy day, satisfactory but hard, and now I feel like I don't know "where to put myself". I hope it will be better in the morning, it usually is. How is your day?