When he did, kapow! Little Miss Mischief-maker snapped the plate flat, and the butter square shot upward with an audible twap! as it stuck to the ceiling. Everyone, except our teacher, was privy to the naughty happenings in the classroom. Kids quickly passed butter-loaded plates around each time he turned away from us. As each butter pat shot to the ceiling, the room erupted with snorts and laughter.