Box
Recess
Recess noun - A hollowed-out space in a wall.
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- Recess: There's nothing more horrifying than sitting in a box drawn in chalk on the ground in the playground.
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T.J. from Recess, after being placed in "the box" (A square drawn on the blacktop which students have to stand in for punishment).
Source: Freak Out - Recess: When TJ develops a fear of "The Box" (which is basically solitary confinement), Gretchen suggests framing TJ for a crime so he'll have to face his fear.
Source: Face Your Fears
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